Head V shape V-10 or Head monster 83X?

[David Edwards]

It not the skidding but the variable snow in Colorado. Its the " amazing on groomers- soft snow is work". If I was only going to ski groomers, the curve gt would be with me all the time.

 

[BMC]

Yeah 83 underfoot is a bit narrow if you’re seeing a fair bit of snow, by today’s standards at least.

I use them as my groomer carve ski, but know they’re fine off piste in a “low tide” situation. I wouldn’t be pulling them out if I expected decent amounts of new snow.

 

[David Edwards]

Well, I settled on the Head V-10 in a 177cm and the Nordica Speedmachine Elite ski boots.

 

[cantunamunch]

Fun combo.

 

[David Edwards]

I will see soon. Just trying to tone it down just a little from the hard charging skis. Really dont understand why the Speedmachine Elite feels smaller than the regular speedmachine and the carbon

 

[late4gates]

Well, I settled on the Head V-10 in a 177cm and the Nordica Speedmachine Elite ski boots.

What was the verdict? I am in almost the exact same position (and size). We now (2021/22) have Kores in 177 too, and a Kore 87. Anyone have updates?

 

[DanoT]

What was the verdict? I am in almost the exact same position (and size). We now (2021/22) have Kores in 177 too, and a Kore 87. Anyone have updates?

I demoed the Head V10 and Kore93 a few seasons ago before deciding to get the Kore93. I found for me the V10 was more turny--quicker edge to edge; so better at short radius turns. However the Kore 93 was more stable at speed.

 

[late4gates]

And now a new Kore X range (with a 170 reference size).

 

[cantunamunch]

And now a new Kore X range (with a 170 reference size).

sorry, I just hear the frustration so hard I couldn't help chortling.

 

[late4gates]

Hmmm. The V10 in the 177 will ski big, I am err was your size, 5'11" 200 when I skied the V10 last season and I prefered it in the 170...a length that you are feeling to be too short...which I can understand.

@Philpug You were right about the Brahma 82 skiing better @ 173, so I'm inclined to trust you on this. 5'11" 195, skiing this on afternoon groomers (90+%) for either 1) fatigue, 2) fresh or beat up snow, 3) accompanying my wife (skis 13m Black Pearls as a confident intermediate). I'm ok with - actually probably prefer - moderate speed in this application and prefer short to medium radius in general. Morning ride is Firebird Comp 76 (76mm 15m multi-radius @ 174). I'm a motivated intermediate.
Care to elaborate on your comment before I pull the trigger?

 

[Philpug]

Care to elaborate on your comment before I pull the trigger?

Yup, I sill stick by my initial thoughts, especially for what you are looking for, the V10 in 170.