HEAD GS - Advanced-Expert Giant Slalom Racing Skis

HEAD GS - Giant Slalom Racing Skis

The HEAD GS is the giant slalom racing ski designed for advanced and expert skiers seeking competition performance in giant slalom. With HEAD's WorldCup technology, this ski offers extreme stability, power, and speed in wide turns at high speed.

HEAD GS Technical Features

• Underfoot width: 68-70 mm - Pure giant racing design
• Specialty: Giant Racing (GS) - Competition and high speed
• Recommended level: Advanced - Expert - For competitors
• Construction: Wood core with WorldCup technology
• WorldCup Sandwich system: Maximum stability and power
• Turn radius: Medium, ideal for pure giant slalom

Why choose the HEAD GS?

GS - Competition Giant Slalom

• Specifically designed for giant slalom racing
• Extreme stability at very high speeds (+80 km/h)
• Power in wide and fast turns
• Precise and controlled response
• World Cup Performance

HEAD WorldCup Technology

• WorldCup Sandwich Construction: Premium racing sandwich construction
• Premium wood core: Lightness and powerful response
• Double titanium laminate: Maximum power and damping
• Reinforced racing edges: Extreme grip on ice and hard pistes
• WorldCup sintered base: Maximum speed and glide
• Optimized giant geometry: Sidecut for wide turns

Pure Giant Performance

• Exceptional stability at speeds over 80 km/h
• Solid grip in wide and fast turns
• Direct and efficient power transmission
• Ideal for competition and training giant slalom
• Predictable behavior even in extreme conditions

High-Speed Racing Design

• 68-70 mm width: perfect balance between agility and stability
• Optimized sidecut for wide turns at high speed
• Very stiff flex providing maximum stability
• Giant geometry for competition performance
• Longer length for maximum stability

Who is the HEAD GS for?

• Giant slalom and super-G competitors
• Expert skiers with refined technique
• Coaches and instructors of racing skiing
• Skiers seeking speed and extreme stability
• Riders who ski at very high speeds in wide turns
• Those seeking World Cup sensations

Complete Specifications HEAD GS

HEAD: World Leader in Racing Skiing

HEAD is an Austrian brand and a world leader in racing ski equipment. The GS range represents the best of HEAD's racing technology, used by the top giant slalom racers worldwide in the World Cup and Olympic Games.

Meaning of "GS" - Giant Slalom

"GS" is the abbreviation for Giant Slalom, the alpine skiing discipline that involves descending a course with wide turns at high speed between gates. Giant slalom requires maximum stability, power, and refined technique.

Difference between HEAD SL and HEAD GS

HEAD SL (Slalom): 65-67mm, very short radius, tight and fast turns. Maximum agility. Medium speeds.

HEAD GS (Giant Slalom): 68-70mm, medium radius, wider and faster turns. More stability at high speed. Speeds over 80 km/h.

Racing Disciplines with HEAD GS

• Giant Slalom (GS): Wide turns, high speed, spaced gates
• Super Giant (SG): Extreme speeds, very wide turns
• Sport Carving: Long turns at high speed on open slopes

HEAD GS Opinions and Reviews

The HEAD GS is recognized by expert skiers and competitors as one of the best giant slalom skis on the market. Its high-speed stability, ice grip, and power transmission are consistently highlighted in specialized reviews.

HEAD GS vs Competition Comparison

HEAD GS vs Rossignol Hero GS: Both are high-level giant slalom skis. The HEAD GS stands out for its extreme stability, while the Rossignol offers greater versatility.

HEAD GS vs Atomic Redster GS: The HEAD GS is stiffer and more stable, ideal for heavy and powerful skiers. The Atomic is more agile and responsive.

HEAD GS Availability

The HEAD GS is available in different lengths (from 165cm to 195cm) to suit different weights, heights, and skiing styles. Check availability of specific sizes.