Men's Cruisers ski reviews 2019
In the 'Cruisers' category, we select and review skis using guidelines that look, above all, for a well-balanced mix of performance, comfort and accessibility. These are efficient and highly versatile skis that can adapt to all types of turn (skid or carved), terrain and snow conditions. Not as demanding as sports skis, they require less physical effort and are relatively tolerant of technical errors, while offering a certain degree of comfort.They're ideal for intermediary to good skiers who want to make progress, or for experienced riders looking for pleasure over performance.
BEST SKI
Kästle MX84 review 2019
Men's skis 2019 > Cruisers Best ski 2019
We pre-tested some of the skis in the Kästle range in January 2018 and decided to include the most promising models in our PROSKILAB test, which took place two months later. The MX84 was among the skis selected and, like its big brother the MX 67 in the Carvers category, generated a lot of enthusiasm among the pro testers.
The ski perfectly fulfills the criteria of this category. PROSKILAB looks for a... Read on
The Nordica Speed Machine 80 FDT is packed with energy. According to our testers, it is "a fabulous, responsive, and precise ski," and clearly designed for performance. They were particularly impressed by its edge grip, stability, and ability to hold the line.
At the same time, the ski is quite versatile, which is an important quality in this category. It allows the skier to adapt to different... Read on
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Rossignol Pursuit 800 TI review 2019
Men's skis 2019 > Cruisers Best performance!
The Pursuit 800 Ti from Rossignol is a very versatile ski.
It can be skied less aggressively, provided you are still carving, as it is slightly less at ease in skidded turns. The ski is fun, easy to use, smooth, and versatile.
But when you pick up the pace, the ski shows its true character – which is super solid! As you put more and more pressure on the ski, it seems to give back more and more.... Read on
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K2 iKonic 84 review 2019
Men's skis 2019 > Cruisers Best Accessibility!
The K2 iKonic 84 exists in two relatively different versions: the K2 iKonic 84 and the K2 iKonic 84 Ti, which is stiffer. We tested the first version and were not disappointed.
The ski fulfills the criteria set by PROSKILAB for this category: a solid ski that combines performance, smoothness, and accessibility.
The K2 Iconic 84 matches this description pretty well. And while it does not necessarily... Read on
In 2018, the Speed Zone 12 Ti won the coveted PROSKILAB "Best Ski" award and scored very well in many other ski reviews as well. This year, it still holds a good position in our selection of the best skis on the market. However, it dropped a few spots in the rankings, probably due to the arrival of new competitors, softer snow conditions, and slight changes to the ski's structure (the Active Air Core... Read on
The Head V-Shape 8 is a relatively soft ski that will help you progress. It lacks some of the liveliness sought after in this category.
The ski is super fun as long as you don't try to go too fast. Lightweight, smooth, soft, and easy to use, it will forgive mistakes and deliver great sensations.
However, when you pick up the pace on hard snow and steep slopes, the ski quickly shows its limitations.... Read on