Head Crux 87 Pro - Backcountry Touring Ski - Ski Review

Product Summary

The Head Crux 87 Pro is the perfect tool during both downhill rides and steep ascents. Thanks to its low weight, the ski is easy to master even on longer trips. The Head Crux 87 Pro's full retail price is €1,130. The Ski costs roughly €500 more than the average price of all Backcountry Touring Skis, making it a real luxury Ski. If you count yourself among the best of the best, this ski is just right for you. The Crux 87 Pro is a pure freeride ski. Riding on groomers is no problem but due to its fairly wide waist the ski has a strong bias towards powder runs. Available lengths for the ski are ranging between 149 and 177cm.

The ski in details

The Crux 87 Pro enhances the ski touring experience both on and off-piste. It’s light and easy to handle on the uphill, with reliable downhill performance.

At home both on- and off-piste, the Crux 87 Pro enhances the ski touring experience. It’s as easy to handle and lightweight on the uphill as it is stable and reliable on the downhill. The 87mm waist performs in variety of snow conditions, while the sidewall construction adds edge grip. The Crux 87 Pro’s construction focuses on maintaining torsional rigidity and high-end performance while omiting topsheet material and using a full triaxial carbon jacket, plus Graphene and Karuba wood in the core.

Weight: 1220g/Ski @ 177cm

Technologies

Full Triaxial Carbon Jacket
Sandwich Cap Construction
Karuba Light Weight Wood Core
Graphene
Topless Tech
Structured UHM C Base
Tail Notch
Tip-Tail Rocker
Snow Free Coating

Graphene
Graphene is the thinnest and lightest element ever discovered by mankind. Graphene is also the strongest material on the planet, stronger than diamond and 300 times stronger than steel, all in the thickness of one atom.