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Slalom Recommendations:
Atomic SL:11m | Blizzard Sigma SLR IQ | Fischer World Cup SL
Rossignol 9S World Cup | Volkl Racetiger SL Racing
Caution - Experts Only
2006 Atomic SL:11m: Highly stable, bumps, strong edge grip, medium to high stiffness, best in short to medium radius turns, men only, Ski Magazine recommends adjusting stance to center for free skiing.
Price: $1000
Sidecut: TBD
Radius: 14 m at 160 cm
Lengths: 150, 155, 160, 165 cm
More Info: Atomicsnow.com
2006 Blizzard Sigma SLR IQ: Stable, bumps, good edge grip, light to medium stiffness, best in short to medium radius turns, women liked to slightly more than men.
Price: $1250
Sidecut: 117-65-100
Radius: 13.5 m at 165 cm
Lengths: 155, 160, 165, 170 cm
More Info: Blizzard-ski.com
2006 Fischer World Cup SL: Extremely stable, turny, exceptional edge grip, medium to high stiffness, best in short to medium radius turns, men liked it slightly more than women but both loved it. Also consider Worldcup SC and Race SC which are less demanding for all mountain skiing.
Price: $950 no binding
Sidecut: 115-64-100
Radius: FIS Legal
Lengths: 151, 156, 161, 166 cm
More Info: Fischerskis.com
2006 Rossignol 9S World Cup: Very stable, turny, bumps, exceptional edge grip, medium to high stiffness, best in short to medium radius turns, both men and women liked it. All-mountain carvers should also consider VS Oversize Ti as it is easier to ski.
Price: $1100
Sidecut: 117-65-105
Radius: 12.1 m at 165 cm
Lengths: 150, 155, 165 cm
More Info: Rossignol.com
2006 Volkl Racetiger SL Racing: Highly stable, turny, bumps, top-notch edge grip, medium stiffness, best in short to medium radius turns, men only.
Price: $1100
Sidecut: 119-66-102 at 165 cm
Radius: 12.8 m at 165 cm
Lengths: 150, 155, 160, 165, 170 cm
More Info: Volkl.com
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