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Philpug: The V10 is the flagship of an all-new collection that splits the difference between Supershapes and Monsters. The V10’s reference size is 85mm underfoot, making it the most all-mountain of the top levels. The softer-than-Monster flex and wider-than-Supershape tip make the V10 a very easy ski to engage into a turn and fun at slower and all-but-the-highest speeds. Head nailed this new shape that is nothing like the other offerings in this class.
Ron: At 85 underfoot, the V10 is much easier than the Titan. I draw the comparison to the Titan only as a reference point for the width and some general commonalities. Like the V8, the V10 is super easy to ski but has a high level of performance and exactness. Compared to the Titan, it is much less demanding. It likes to turn even more and is much more playful but still provides a huge range of performance. If you are a lighter skier or just don't want the ponies that are found in the Supershape series, put this ski as No. 1 on your demo list (maybe along side the V8?). Easy turn entry but still precise, the tail won't punish you but can hold a turn at speed. It can be drifted, too! The V10 still packs tons-o-fun and plenty of performance. I really liked how much fun this ski was while still able to dish out a high level of performance with plenty of stability. The V10 has a bit more all-mountain ability but not nearly as much as the new Monster 83 (see review). Of the two V-Series skis, I preferred this one.
Drahtguy Kevin: The V10 is billed as a “Titan Light,” and it is. A big shovel makes it easy to carve precise turns, and it isn’t overly demanding to pilot. Advancing intermediates will like this ski’s forgiving nature and ability to make a variety of turn shapes.
Insider tip: If you cannot afford a Renoun Z-90, here is your new bargain alternative.
Ron: At 85 underfoot, the V10 is much easier than the Titan. I draw the comparison to the Titan only as a reference point for the width and some general commonalities. Like the V8, the V10 is super easy to ski but has a high level of performance and exactness. Compared to the Titan, it is much less demanding. It likes to turn even more and is much more playful but still provides a huge range of performance. If you are a lighter skier or just don't want the ponies that are found in the Supershape series, put this ski as No. 1 on your demo list (maybe along side the V8?). Easy turn entry but still precise, the tail won't punish you but can hold a turn at speed. It can be drifted, too! The V10 still packs tons-o-fun and plenty of performance. I really liked how much fun this ski was while still able to dish out a high level of performance with plenty of stability. The V10 has a bit more all-mountain ability but not nearly as much as the new Monster 83 (see review). Of the two V-Series skis, I preferred this one.
Insider tip: The V10 delivers a surprising level of performance with considerable ease.
Doug Briggs: I hadn’t skied Heads lately, and after skiing this one I kind of regret it. I really enjoyed these skis. They are turny and stable at speed. You can ride them fast and furious, and they will just say, "That’s all you got?" I didn’t get to ski them in softer snow, but I suspect that with their 85mm waist, they do quite nicely in crud and off piste, too.Insider tip: Fun, stable, and boy do they want to turn.
Drahtguy Kevin: The V10 is billed as a “Titan Light,” and it is. A big shovel makes it easy to carve precise turns, and it isn’t overly demanding to pilot. Advancing intermediates will like this ski’s forgiving nature and ability to make a variety of turn shapes.
Insider tip: The V10 would make an excellent instructor ski.
Review updated from 2020
- Awards
- Who is it for?
- Those who like to turn … a lot.
- Who is it not for?
- Probably not the best choice for Clydesdales, hard chargers, or those who don't like to have their skis on edge. Bigger and stronger skier; fret not, Head makes the Monster 83/88 for you.
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- Beginner/Novice
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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- Frontside
- All Mountain
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- Groomers
- Off Piste
- Segment
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- Men
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 163, 170, 177, 184
- Dimensions
- 139-85-121
- Radius
- 13.6m@170cm
- Rocker profile
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- Camber with tip rocker
- Size Scaling
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- Dimensions
- Construction design
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- New graphics
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