{"product_id":"head-gs","title":"HEAD GS - Advanced-Expert Giant Slalom Racing Skis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHEAD GS - Giant Slalom Racing Skis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHEAD GS\u003c\/strong\u003e is the giant slalom racing ski designed for advanced and expert skiers seeking \u003cstrong\u003ecompetition performance\u003c\/strong\u003e in giant slalom. 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