Head World Cup i.XRC Ski Hire and Equipment Review

There are two "World Cup" models from Head, the first is straight from the race department, they are the Europa Cup skis, and are fantastic with awesome levels of grip and stability. Inspiring and suited to the latest skiing techniques, they have a very "roll-able" feel that gives seamless transitions from one turn to the next. They are comparable to the Nordica K12's, but a slightly heavier feel makes them less agile, especially if you get in trouble and need the skis on your side. Again the Salomon and Dynastar provide the most versatile GS skis, and only Nordica with perhaps the Atomics are able to compete in terms of being "Factory" style race skis, good if you ski seasons and have the time to train otherwise head elsewhere. The regular GS ski available is the "WC I Race Plate", that whilst being a competent GS all-rounder that I, and many of the people I spoke to, tried better alternatives. They are quite mundane when compared to their testosterone stuffed sibling, and not in the same league as the Rossignol, Salomon or Dynastar.