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Reviewers' score
14.3
AWARD

AWARD

Head V-Shape 4 review 2019

AWARD
Best performance!

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

PROSKILAB only reviews the very best skis on the market. So, if the V-Shape 4 from Head is in last place, it is nothing to be ashamed of. Its score proves that the ski has great qualities.

It performs better than the other skis in this category but is less forgiving. It is a little difficult to do well in a category that values ease of use more than anything else.

The ski's overall performance is very good, and the ski is solid and predictable.

The ski is relatively stiff for this category, and it is very shaped with a deep sidecut. The tail is catchy, making snow plow and stem turns more difficult. On the other hand, the ski prefers carved turns with a bit of heel pressure at low speed, which makes it an excellent ski for skiers looking to improve their carving skills.

The V-shape 4 is a good ski for strong intermediate skiers who can make parallel turns. Lower level skiers should go for a more accessible ski like the Konic 78 or the Speed Zone 7.

Review: Pros

  • Overall performance
  • Skidded turns
  • Easy and smooth carved turns
  • Predictable

Review: Cons

  • Skiers need to know how to ski parallel
  • Not very forgiving

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
16.0
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
13.2
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.8
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
15.8
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
15.3
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.2
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
12.7
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
14.3
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
14.3
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
13.3
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
13.2

Who's it for?

Basic → Intermediate

Manufacturer's remarks

Easy and fun to ski on all day long. It will help skiers to improve. Pure bliss!

Features of the V-Shape 4

Brand : Head
Model : V-Shape 4
Year : 2019
Family : Easy Cruisers
Size tested : 170 cm
Tip size : 132 mm
Waist size : 73 mm
Tail size : 113 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : 13 m

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2018