Soft flex plus the catch-free feel of a rocker profile makes for the ideal beginners snowboard. With all-mountain freestyle attributes such a true twin shape & full wood core the Stella Rocker will have you smiling well past those days spent in snowboard school. Specification: Profile: Rocka Contact length: 60cm Waist

Width: 24.0cm Sidecut radius: 22.5 Setback: Centre Flex: Not specified (Specification based on the 147cm board)

Features: Providing a catch-free ride & easy to turn at slower speeds, Rocka profiles are also easy to press & butter. This makes for quick progression & the increased float in powder adds to the boards’ versatility. The Biaxal Cruiser Jacket is a glass weave laminate that provides a smooth & effortless ride. H&-picked wood stringers make up the Poplar Core, which is lively, long-lasting & provides a consistent flex. Both fast & durable, the Extruded Base is easy to maintain, which is particularly good if you aren’t one for waxing your board regularly. Built to ride switch just as well as regular the Twin shape is particularly well suited to riding in the park & for those that want to perfect their switch riding all over the mountain. Whilst it calls itself a beginner’s snowboard the Stella Rocka would also suit aspiring jibbers. I have a very similar board that I pull out when I want a mellow day messing around at slower speeds or for a freestyle session at an indoor slope. I also think a rocker profile with an extruded base is the perfect combo for dry slope riding, which makes this board not only a fantastic beginner’s board but also something that UK riders will be able to use at home & abroad. Is it for me? It is if you are looking for the ideal board to learn on, or if you plan to ride at indoor & dry slopes in the UK.



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A brilliant carving ski which is fun & easy to carve for progressing intermediates & above, featuring GRAPHENE & KOROYD Carbon fibre. The new-for-2015 JOY women’s ski range by head is focussed on lighter weight combined with outstanding performance, to give you more energy, & a smoother ride. The latest materials are utilised to create stunning line up of women’s specific skis The Super Joy features unique superlight ski architecture to give active female skiers high-class & high-speed carving on any groomed slope. The Allride Rocker profile ensures great float on softer pistes, whilst the camber underfoot, & the light weight design of the skis with a balance weight distribution ensures agility at all speeds. With a super short 12.5 metre turn radius (For a 163cm) this is an incredibly agile ski too. Comes complete with colour coded Tyrolia Joy 11 SLR bindings on Head’s Superlite rail system. FEATURES & BENEFITS LIBRA, Head’s women’s ski design for 2015, features GRAPHENE. GRAPHENE is the first crystal that is two-dimensional, giving the material a unique set of properties. It is the thinnest & lightest element discovered by mankind. GRAPHENE is also the strongest material on the planet, stronger than diamond & 300 times stronger than steel, all in the thickness of one atom! GRAPHENE is at the centre of the new JOY collection, outstanding lightness with a perfectly balanced ski, & always in complete control. A balanced ski is achieved through unique weight distribution profiles. With GRAPHENE Head is able to manipulate the balance of the ski combined with their profiles, tuning the balance to suit the intended use of the ski. This is undertaken on EVERY ski model in EVERY size for perfect balance. The Super Joy also features Head ERA 3.0 Rocker technology. 1. ALLRIDE ROCKER A targeted amount of rocker is placed in each era 3.0 ski to compliment the radius of the ski, to ensure maximum performance for all ability levels. Steering is easier for all skiers & soft snow versatility is enhanced. 2. PROGRESSIVE RADIUS Regular rocker makes skiers place their ski further on edge to get the full edge length from tip-to-tail. With Head’s progressive radius, up to 50% less angulation is required to enjoy full edge contact. More edge on the snow means more edge grip. 3. INTELLIRISE REBOUND Head have moved their legendary piezoelectric Intellifibers to the tip of the skis. The nasty tip vibrations found on regular rockers are not found here. These skis are too smart for that. SKI

Specification Geometry: 128mm / 75mm / 108mm (In 163cm length) Turn Radius: 12.5 metres average (In  163cm length) Key

Features: GRAPHENE, era 3.0, Balanced Design, KOROYD Carbon Core Construction: KOROYD Carbon construction Rocker: Allride Rocker with era 3.0 Bases: Structured UHM C Base Bindings: Head JOY 11 bindings on a Super Lite Rail system SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: Groomed Pistes Ski Terrain: Pistes Skier Level: Progressing strong intermediate skiers through to experts   A ‘speed demon’ ski this! A brilliant ski for carving the piste, really good fun, really easy & at high speeds it is super-stable. I think it looks fabulous, & I just really enjoyed this ski!&qu



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Featuring PNP (Park & Pipe) Rocker this is a factory team issue ski for the park & pipe skier looking for rock solid dependability & feel from their freestyle skis. The skis have an in-built damping system for dealing with hard landings whilst not making the ski feel soft, so you can focus on precisely laying out your next move. FEATURES & BENEFITS PNP Rocker – Park & Pipe Rocker incorporates a very subtle tip & tail rise with a regular cambered construction underfoot. PNP Rocker provides a rider a smoother turn initiation as well as reduced edge contact to seamlessly butter into tricks & initiate spins. With 30% rocker & 70% camber the ski will perform like an all-mountain carving ski, & yet pop onto rails & boxes with ease, with a stiff construction & substantial rebound. Tuffwalls sidewalls offer extra strength & durability to the ski, & further help the rebound of the skis. SKI

Specification Geometry: 121mm / 84mm / 110mm (In 181cm length) Turn Radius: 20.2 metres average (In 181cm length) Core Construction: Sandwich Twin Tip Construction Bases: Quality Structured transparent UHM C Bases Bindings: AAAttack Wide Ride 13 Bindings SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions Ski Terrain: Park & Pipe, All-Mountain Skier Level: Strong Intermediates,   Advanced, Expert, Professional Skiers IS IT FOR ME? For the park skier looking for a great value bundle which is competition proven too.  

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The Head Flocka profile provides outstanding edge hold while reducing the chance of catching an edge. A full wood core & forgiving flex profile make this a lively yet easy to ride board. With Flocka twin shaping you can hone your skills both switch & regular, or even set your bindings backward & ride the whole mountain.  

Specification   Construction: Flocka Board Profile, Flock Twin Shaping, Cruiser Jacket Laminate, Wood Core, Extruded Base Length: 158cm Running length: 77.9cm Waist

Width: 25.4cm Sidecut radius: 5.9m Setback: Twin Flex: 3   FEATURES Flocka board profile features a completely flat board shape between the bindings, with slight rise toward the tip & tail.  This generates lots of edge hold with a full length effective edge when leaning over, but with reduced board & edge contact when straight running. This reduces the chance of catching an edge, making the flocka an ideal board profile. Flocka Twin shape compliments both camba & rocka, adding extra flex & pop where it is most needed making a forgiving, yet controlled ride. A Wood core is made from stringers of lightweight Poplar. Strong & durable. Extruded bases are extremely durable & easy to maintain   The Good is an impressive board at this pricepoint.  Innovative camber/rocker profiles are everywhere in the snowboard industry, but to find them on what is, let’s be honest, an entry level board is phenomenal. We can all remember the terror of fast flat running, praying to the snow gods not to catch an edge. The flocka profile goes a long way to reducing those whiplash moments, but without sacrificing edge hold as with full rockered boards. Ideal for progression, confidence & fun!  



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With the Head THE ROD, fun & quick success to parallel skiing is easy. Free from norms & constraints you can learn to ski simply & in a fun way without skimping on safety & quality. The full release binding, the wood core design & shape make the Head Salamander a great fun ski to use anywhere on the mountain. With an adjustable binding it is easy to adjust so the whole family can join in on the fun. The bindings can be adjusted by a qualified ski technician to suit ski boot sole lengths of 263mm
- 391mm (This is the measurement stamped in mm on the heel, not the size of the boots) OUR OPINION For those interested in trying ski blades, we feel these Head blades, with a traditional wood core & a full alpine ski binding with standard releasing modes, is a modern spin on the blade & offers a high degree of safety in the event of a fall. The bindings do add some weight but the blades are still easy to carry & pack.
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The Tribute i. Is a rare breed. While most freestyle boards are shying away from cambered profiles, the Tribute i. demands that you step up your game & stop relying of super loose skate style boards with little edge hold to land those spins. Whats the benefit? Camber boards offer superior edge hold across the whole mountain, & dont require expensive (and sometimes fragile) technology to generate pop & response.   The Tribute is a true twin, but if you offset your bindings slightly toward the rear of the board, itll happily shred the whole mountain.  

Specification Construction: Camba Profile, Twin Shape, Intellifiber, Cabon & Kevlar Stringers, Control Jacket Laminate, Wood Core, Extruded Base Length: 158cm Running length: 123cm Waist

Width: 25.3cm Sidecut radius: 7.8m Setback: Twin Flex: 5   FEATURES A Camba board profile is the classic ‘raised between the bindings’ shape.  When loaded, the entire length of the board comes into contact with the snow, & the effective edge length is at its maximum.  The preloaded nature of the board means that it is always ready to react to your input, popping huge ollies & changing direction in a split second. This gives great edge hold & control, but can be a little trickier to ride than some of the more ‘rockered’ shapes. Twins feature truly symmetrical shapes & flex patterns, meaning there is no true tip or tail.  It rides switch as well as regular, brush up those skills to follow suit. Intellifibers are Heads proprietary ‘piezoelectric’ fibres that absorb energy from edge to edge motions, & redirect that energy to stiffen up key area of the core when hard charging. Carbon & Kevlar Stringers span the area between the contact points at the tip & tail, to add pop & reduce vibration. Wood core is made from stringers of lightweight Poplar. Strong & durable. Extruded bases are extremely durable & easy to maintain     The Tribute i. Is a hard board to pigeon hole. On the one h&, it is definitely a freestyle board. True twin shaping & extruded bases are clear indicators, but the Camber profile, Intellifibres & stiff glass laminate suggest that there is more to this board than riding the park all day.  The camber profile will suit advanced riders who may hit the big line in the park a few times, but arent there to session a rail.  Its a big ol mountain out there, why not ride something that can handle it all.  



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The Head Vector has been one of Head’s best sellers for some years now. It is an all mountain performance boot that is aimed at skiers who feel at home in any terrain & want a boot that performs likewise. The Vector offers a sporty precision fit with enough comfort for non-racers. Features & benefits Flex Stance Tuning This boot features Flex tuning which means that you can easily switch between two flex ratings. This is great if you fancy one day honing around & the next crusing the easy slopes or following little ones around. It also acts as a forward lean adjustment so you can make the boot more aggressive. Double Power Buckles You are also getting “ Double Power Buckles”. The ergonomic Double Power Lever increases the leverage of the buckle by 100%, halving the effort required to buckle in. Spine-Tech Buckles You are also getting Heads spine-tech buckles which allows the buckle to be flexible & adapt to the shape of the shell profile, reducing the chances of getting any pressure points from the overlap. Tri-Injection Frame The shell of the Edge is made up of three different material densities. A softer section that offers easy entry & foot wrap, & high density overall structure that adds precision & the ultra stiff frame that optimises power & reaction. 40mm Power Strap The power strap is there to give you a better fit & feel from the cuff of the boot & an all-around close fit. It also helps to drive power to the edge of your skis giving a more positive & faster ski response. Perfect Fit Liner Perfect Fit is the revolutionary customisation system that provides the best level of precision, comfort & durability. The PF material allows the liner to adapt to your feet, ensuring maximum power transmission.

Specification Last

Width: 103 (27.0) Instep: high Heel

Volume: low Toe

Volume: mid Flex: 115-105 Shell

Material: Polyurethane Buckles: 4 Micro adjustable Spine-Tech alloy buckles Liner: PF Heat Fit liner This is an outstanding all mountain performance boot that has stood the test of time, the quickest way from A to B is a Vector. Is It For Me? This boot is aimed at the advanced/expert skier & is built around piste performance, however this boot is versatile enough to be used across the whole mountain.









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The Head Vector has been one of Head’s best sellers for some years now. It is an all mountain performance boot that is aimed at skiers who feel at home in any terrain & want a boot that performs likewise. The Vector offers a sporty precision fit with enough comfort for non-racers. Features & Benefits Flex Stance Tuning This boot features Flex tuning which means that you can easily switch between two flex ratings. This is great if you fancy one day honing around & the next crusing the easy slopes or following little ones around. It also acts as a forward lean adjustment so you can make the boot more aggressive. Double Power Buckles You are also getting “ Double Power Buckles”. The ergonomic Double Power Lever increases the leverage of the buckle by 100%, halving the effort required to buckle in. Spine-Tech Buckles You are also getting Heads spine-tech buckles which allows the buckle to be flexible & adapt to the shape of the shell profile, reducing the chances of getting any pressure points from the overlap. Tri-Injection Frame The shell of the Edge is made up of three different material densities. A softer section that offers easy entry & foot wrap, & high density overall structure that adds precision & the ultra stiff frame that optimises power & reaction. 40mm Power Strap The power strap is there to give you a better fit & feel from the cuff of the boot & an all-around close fit. It also helps to drive power to the edge of your skis giving a more positive & faster ski response. Perfect Fit LIner Perfect Fit is the revolutionary customisation system that provides the best level of precision, comfort & durability. The PF material allows the liner to adapt to your feet, ensuring maximum power transmission.

Specification Last

Width: 103 (27.0) Instep: High Heel

Volume: Low Toe

Volume: Mid Flex: 115-105 Shell

Material: Polyurethane Buckles: 4 Micro adjustable Spine-Tech alloy buckles Liner: PF Heat Fit liner   This is an outstanding all mountain performance boot that has stood the test of time, “the quickest way from A to B is a Vector”. Is it for me? This boot is aimed at the advanced/expert skier & is built around piste performance, however this boot is versatile enough to be used across the whole mountain.









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The Head Vector has been one of Head’s best sellers for some years now. It is an all mountain performance boot that is aimed at skiers who feel at home in any terrain & want a boot that performs likewise. The Vector offers a sporty precision fit with enough comfort for non-racers. Features & benefits Flex Stance Tuning This boot features Flex tuning which means that you can easily switch between two flex ratings. This is great if you fancy one day honing around & the next crusing the easy slopes or following little ones around. It also acts as a forward lean adjustment so you can make the boot more aggressive. Double Power Buckles You are also getting “ Double Power Buckles”. The ergonomic Double Power Lever increases the leverage of the buckle by 100%, halving the effort required to buckle in. Spine-Tech Buckles You are also getting Heads spine-tech buckles which allows the buckle to be flexible & adapt to the shape of the shell profile, reducing the chances of getting any pressure points from the overlap. Tri-Injection Frame The shell of the Edge is made up of three different material densities. A softer section that offers easy entry & foot wrap, & high density overall structure that adds precision & the ultra stiff frame that optimises power & reaction. 40mm Power Strap The power strap is there to give you a better fit & feel from the cuff of the boot & an all-around close fit. It also helps to drive power to the edge of your skis giving a more positive & faster ski response. Perfect Fit Liner Perfect Fit is the revolutionary customisation system that provides the best level of precision, comfort & durability. The PF material allows the liner to adapt to your feet, ensuring maximum power transmission.

Specification Last

Width: 103 (27.0) Instep: high Heel

Volume: low Toe

Volume: mid Flex: 115-125 Shell

Material: Polyurethane Buckles: 4 Micro adjustable Spine-Tech alloy buckles Liner: PF Heat Fit liner This is an outstanding all mountain performance boot that has stood the test of time, the quickest way from A to B is a Vector. Is It For Me? This boot is aimed at the advanced/expert skier & is built around piste performance, however this boot is versatile enough to be used across the whole mountain.









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The new Head Venturi 95 hits the sweet spot when it comes to a wide enough width for great float whilst still being fantastic to ski on the piste. Light & nimble combined with controllable versatility. 95mm underfoot, this ski is in that 50/50 category for those wanting a true all mountain ski, & with its lightened weight it is also capable of running a standard or touring mode binding for even more versatility. The turn radius of this ski is also very short for a ski of the width, retaining full turn control when on the piste helping you to avoid hazards & let the throttle go when the piste opens up for you! This exo-skeleton tip & tail reduces swing weight & vibration whilst creating better pressure distribution on turn entry & exit. FEATURES & BENEFITS TTS is a stabilising exoskeleton which dampens the vibrations normally felt from rockered tips & tails also reducing the overall swing weight, & creates a ski with a playful yet high level of performance. The system is comprised of an elastomeric inlay for vibration control, as well as a glass fibre exoskeleton for stability & torsional strength. This combination not only reduced vibrations but creates better pressure distribution upon entry & exit of your turns, by minimising lateral flex of the skis. Reducing overall vibration means better edge control & therefore increases overall skiing performance. In addition, the reduction of core materials in the tip & tail has created a reduced swing weight for easier handling & manoeuvrability both on snow & in the air. TNT Rocker gives 40% tip & tail rocker for amazing float in the powder with plenty of edge hold on the piste too thanks to the 60% camber. A Sandwich Cap construction incorporates a traditional wood core & sidewall construction with an outer cap layer, for a blend of responsiveness & durability. Tuffwalls are impact resistant ABS Sidewalls, which maintain responsiveness but can also take a beating whilst offering a little damping too. ISS – Independent Suspension System, is a construction throughout the ski with damping at key points for a smoother ride when the going is chopped up underfoot.

Specification Sidecut: 140mm-95mm-126mm (For 181cm Length) Radius: 16.0 Metres (For 181cm length) Base Profile: TNT Rocker Ski Core: Sandwich wood core with capwall Bindings:   New Head AAAttack 13 By Tyrolia SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: Powder, All-Conditions Ski Terrain: All-Mountain, Off-Piste, Piste Skier Level: Strong Intermediate, Advanced, Expert This is a very nice ski, it really works well on the piste, likely due to the camber underfoot & the width being 95mm, & yet in slush, & off the piste it floats brilliantly too with the nose floating with ease. This is my personal favourite in this new line up due to my piste bias, as it really encouraged me to go off the sides more as it is really confidence inspiring as it is so easy to turn with. IS IT FOR ME? For the all-mountain skier who still wants a short turning ski for the piste & yet also needs some width for great float on those powder days.

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