Austrian powerhouses that are omnipresent on the podiums of the World cup. No change from last year, but that doesn't detract from them being the Hermintor's weapons of choice. Very unforgiving, but they are fabulously quick from edge to edge, great for a mornings blast on bullet proof snow in January-get to the gym early and you could have a blast, if you're not at your fittest book the physio before you book these out! With the exception of the K12 Nordica and the World Cup Head all other choices are forgiving in comparison.