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Atomic S9 vs Head iSL vs Volkl Racetiger SL
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Greetings from Romania !
Hope you guys can help me on this matter...I am in the position of choosing between 3 slalom models Volkl Racetiger SL UVO 2017 (maybe even 2018) vs. Head WC Rebels i.SL 2018 vs Atomic S9. I admit that I have been skiing on Atomics since ever, but I want to try something else. Moreover, I was a little disappointed with the Doubledeck 3.0 SL 2017 model. It was heavy and it seemed quite difficult to switch from edge to edge (at least for me), despite the smallest radius in the category. Also, in the last third of the turn they felt unstable, especially on hard surfaces.
I have rented some Head SL.RDs for 2 days of skiing and they seemed fabulous for me, small reaction time, exemplary behavior on hardpack / ice, stable even in wider corners. The only minuses were 1) that they are exhausting, and 2) at the exit of the turn they strongly rebound - very very reactive. That is exactly why I remove the RD from the start. I'll leave the FIS models for the experts Smile
Ok so ... did anyone try the normal i.SL? How about the Racetiger SL? Atomic S9 ? Concerning the Racetiger, I heard only words of praise, although I have never tried them and I have no chance to try them before the acquisition. Same goes for the S9.
Few questions :
Which enters the turn more easily?
Which are more rigid?
Which are more comfortable?
Which behaves better at medium-wide turns?
Which behaves better on hardpack / ice?
Which are more forgiving?
Which is a better Slalom ski in your oppinion ?

I need to mention that my height is 186cm and 80-85kg, good physical condition. Advanced level, not pro.

What do you guys think?
Many many thanks !!
Tudor
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I can't help on the specifics but just a thought - aren't all this class of ski going to be fairly heavy, very reactive, offering strong rebound and be quite exhausting. I'd have thought that comes with the territory?
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@jedster, I’d have thought so too... I mean, nothing wrong with that, but an odd choice of type
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@jedster, Indeed

Personally id go with the Heads all day long, but then I am a bit biased having several models of Head including the SLs. I love a lively ski, and the Heads can certainly be lively Happy Happy
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