Head V-Shape 8 review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
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. Edge grip is less solid, and the ski doesn’t always hold the line.
The V-Shape 8 is a good ski that is accessible and smooth at moderate speed. We recommend it for light to average-sized intermediate to advanced skiers, looking for smooth effortless performance mainly for recreational use.
Review: Pros
- Light
- Accessible
- Fun
- Carves well at low to moderate speeds
- Maneuverable
Review: Cons
- Soft
- Performance is limited at high speed, on hard pack, and on steep slopes
- Not good for heavier skiers
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
All-terrain skis that pack a punch. This winter's most versatile weapons of war: frontside, backside, fast speeds, slow speeds - they can cope with anything! The wood and metal core gives them agility and rebound. They will help you progress to the next level.
Features of the V-Shape 8
| Brand : | Head |
| Model : | V-Shape 8 |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Family : | Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 177 cm |
| Tip size : | 130 mm |
| Waist size : | 75 mm |
| Tail size : | 112 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 14 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018