Ski Review 2022/2023: Race SL

Short turns, hard slopes and high speeds are your passion? Then these slalom skis are the right choice for you. Sporty skiers will experience top-level performance with the models in the Race SL category thanks to their agility and great edge grip, and are also well equipped for racing. For these racers, however, a fair amount of skill and stamina is required. In the 2022/2023 WorldSkitest, the latest models from the best-known ski brands were tested. Here you can find out how the new slalom carvers performed.

In the Race category of the WorldSkitest, slalom carvers (SL) and giant slalom models (GS) are tested in annual rotation. At the 2022 ski test in Silvretta Montafon, it was again the turn of the slalom models. The highly sporty models are equipped with numerous features from the World Cup. Thus, they offer top performance on the slopes and are also suitable for racing. Although they are somewhat less aggressive and easier to control than the racing skis of the top athletes, for these slalom carvers you still need a good physical condition, sufficient strength in the legs and a flawless technique. If you meet these requirements, you will experience short radii and aggressive turns in the upper speed range with these powerhouses.

Just how high the quality of the slalom skis is is shown by the close test results. Two models received the grade "Excellent" and the other skis were also consistently rated as "very good" or "good". Among the testers in the Race category were former ski pros such as Manfred Pranger, Hans Enn and Jure Kosir.

>> This is how the models are tested at the WorldSkitest

Target group Race SL: sporty and highly athletic skiers, racers

The victory in the Race SL category goes to the Stöckli Laser SL. It is an old acquaintance on the winner's podium and was already among the top in this discipline in past ski tests. With excellent ratings in all areas, the agile slalom pro delivers top performance on the slopes. The Laser SL was also visually convincing and thus, in addition to gold for performance, also takes the bronze medal in SnowStyle.

>> More info about the Stöckli Laser SL can be found here!

Also with the mark "Excellent" the Atomic Redster S9 secures second place. The highly sporty slalom racer convinces with top scores in the areas of stability at speed and short turns and promises plenty of fun on hard slopes as well as in the slalom course.

>> More info about the Atomic Redster S9 can be found here!

As third place, the Fischer RC4 Worldcup SC Pro also makes it onto the winner's podium again. With its outstanding edge grip performance, it always ensures the best grip, no matter how hard or difficult the slope is. With 38.7 points, it achieves the test grade "very good".

>> More info about the Fischer RC4 WC SC Pro can be found here!

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>> Detailed Skitest results can be found at the linked ski model

In the Race category, SL or GS models are tested in annual rotation. Due to the one-year Covid break (2020/2021), the last Race SL test took place in the 2019/2020 season.

>> To the Race SL ski test from the 2019/2020 season
>> To the Race GS ski test from the 2021/2022 season