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Head Icon TT 60.0 for use on Dry Slope
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This post is cross-referenced to THIS POST to provide some context.

I don't want to wreck my Magnums or Fischer 86s while doing my L1 on a dry slope. I have the option of purchasing a pair of Head Icon TT 60.0 at a very good price. They are 177. Radius:15. Sidecut: 117/68/101. There isn't much on here about them or elsewhere for that matter. Any thoughts on these?
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@Gaza, Don't know much about those skis --- but the dimensions and radius would seem fine.
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They seem like too good a bargain to miss out on especially compared to the prices being asked on ebay for second-hand and ex-hire kit. The RRP in 2011/12 (which these are) was £486. Tallington Pro Shop are selling them for £107. Shocked Shocked Shocked

The bumf on snowinn.com says:-

Quote:
Features

+ Intelligence Technology

+ Liquidmetal Technology

+ Torque Turning Technology

+ Tailwings

+ Race structured UHM C base

+ Power Metal Jacket

+ Railflex Base

+ Bindings: HEAD RFD 11 (silver/black)

Torque Turning Technology-The silkiest ride.- The most powerful edge.

It used to be that a comfortable, soft flexing ski automatically lacked edge grip. And a high-performance ski automatically was hard to turn. This problem increased as skis grew in width. That’s why we are proud to introduce Torque Turning Technology: A system that combines a silky-smooth flex with superior torsional stiffness and edge-hold.

Explication :
Torque Turning Technology uses skeletal stabilizers that vastly increase the torsional stiffness of the ski while not interfering with its longitudinal flex. Torsional stiffness is the resistance a ski has against twisting – the same resistance your tip and tail will exercise when you put the ski on its edge in a turn: The more the better. Longitudinal flex is the resistance of a ski against bending – it
determines the amount of energy you have to invest when you try to get the ski to turn: Stiff skis need strong muscles. Torque makes it possible to build a longitudinally soft, maneuverable ski with more torsional stiffness. Power on edge.

Tech Background :
Torque skeletal stabilizers are made from particularly stiff and taut metal alloy integrated into the ski. The positioning and geometry of the Torque stabilizers was defined in an interactive process involving both computer-assisted laboratory and on snow testing. The higher the diagonal dimension of the stabilizers, the more torsional resistance and the more edge-pressure is developed. Longitudinally, the stabilizers have no stiffening effect. This is especially effective in skis with an aggressive sidecut where the wide tip and tail have an increased leverage on torsional flex. While the ski bends easily, going smoothly in and out of turns, the ski’s edge is forced into the snow across it’s entire length.

Tailwings :
While Torque puts a blasting edge on a pleasant ski, we combine this technology with the new HEAD Tailwings: The tail behind the effective edge is recessed, allowing for a perfectly smooth and controlled exit out of every turn.
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@Gaza, for a dry slope I would go shorter. I would look at something like a soft 165 or shorter slalom type ski
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@sledger, I'm 185cm tall and approximately 99kg in my birthday suit so normally feel better on long planks. I used my Fischer Motive 86s on the Dendix last week and they are 177s and (as the name suggests) 86mm underfoot. They didn't feel too big except when I tackled the kids slalom gates. Toofy Grin
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@Gaza, For that money use them for your L1 wink
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ski wrote:
@Gaza, For that money use them for your L1 wink


That's exactly what I am going to do. Decided to hit the "Buy Now" button yesterday and they've just arrived via UPS. Not that it counts for anything but they are a good looking ski. I'll apply so Polar X or WAX4MATT tonight and try them out tomorrow at Hillend.
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After all it is free Go on u know u want to!

@Gaza, Keep the edges sharp ! No skidding allowed Very Happy Actually --- thinking about it --- practice a few snowploughs, and especially plough-parallels ....
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@Gaza, fair enough if you're not using them for racing should be fine. Looking forward to hearing how you get on with your level 1
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@ski, was doing that last weekend along with a bit of backwards skiing. Very Happy Very Happy
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