The very best Race SL skis offer an amazing edge hold, fast acceleration and a sound stability for all those skilled enough to handle them. Though technically demanding, they present the opportunity for incredible experiences both on the slope and in the slalom course.
The highest level of slalom skiing
Race SL skis are excellent for short radii and aggressive turns while maintaining high levels of speed. Tested in the World Cup venue of Bad Kleinkirchheim, skiing professionals such as Fritz Strobl and Daniel Danklmaier were highly impressed by their quality. Many of the skis managed to score a “very good” grade, with three of them even reaching an “excellent” level. Winter sports enthusiasts with the necessary athleticism, skills, strength and stamina will thoroughly enjoy skiing with our test winners.
Target group: Athletic and highly athletic male skiers as well as ski racers.
Test winner: Atomic Redster S9
The Atomic Redster S9 tops our ranking with a total of 42.2 points. With strong results in every category, the world-cup-worthy model also was awarded the bronze medal in SnowStyle.
| Physical effort | 8.2 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Stability at speed | 8.6 / 10 |
| Edge hold | 8.6 / 10 |
| Short turns | 8.3 / 10 |
| Long turns | 8.5 / 10 |
| Final score | 42.2 / 50 |
Second place: Stöckli Laser SL
Its agility, dynamics and exceptional grip secure second place for the Stöckli Laser SL. Reaching high numbers in all categories, the skis will delight curve lovers, while its brilliant optics earn it a silver medal in SnowStyle.
| Physical effort | 8.2 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Stability at speed | 8.4 / 10 |
| Edge hold | 8.6 / 10 |
| Short turns | 8.3 / 10 |
| Long turns | 8.4 / 10 |
| Final score | 41.9 / 50 |
Third place: Fischer RC4 Worldcup SC Curv Booster
Only a tenth of a point seperated the Fischer RC4 Worldcup SC Curv Booster and second place in the end. However, their outstanding edge hold and stability at speed earn them the grade "excellent" as well. Another point in their favour is their remarkable price/performance ratio.
| Physical effort | 8.0 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Stability at speed | 8.5 / 10 |
| Edge hold | 8.7 / 10 |
| Short turns | 8.3 / 10 |
| Long turns | 8.3 / 10 |
| Final score | 41.8 / 50 |
>> Find out more about the Fischer RC4 Worldcup SC Curv Booster here!
All test results for the Men Race SL
| Rank | Ski | Rating | Price (RRP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atomic Redster S9 | 42.2 | 899,95€ |
| 2 | Stöckli Laser SL | 41.9 | 1.249,- € |
| 3 | 41.8 | 799,95€ | |
| 4 | Salomon S/Race Pro SL | 39.4 | 1.049,99€ |
| 5 | 38.9 | 900,-€ | |
| 6 | Elan SLX Fusion X | 38.6 | 949,95€ |
| 7 | Völkl Racetiger SL | 37.5 | 880,-€ |
| 8 | Rossignol Hero Elite ST Ti | 36.9 | 849,99€ |
| 9 | Dynastar Speed Master SL | 36.4 | 849,99€ |
| 10 | 36.2 | 899,99€ |
>> Follow the link of each model for detailed test results
