The original 3V was the first of the "stubby" slalom skis, the 168cm was a revelation, not only for racers but also for good advanced skiers looking for an all-round slalom ski that had bite and character. This year they are totally redesigned and are back at the forefront of slalom race skis. The shape is bigger, the sizes are smaller, 165cm and 155cm, plus they are much, much stronger and grippier in all conditions. Having skied extensively this spring in all conditions on them I can say they are the most versatile and fun, but definitely not the most forgiving of the new glut of slalom skis.