Head Ski Features

HEAD'S THEORY OF RELATIVITY
Ski performance is not an absolute measure. what you want out of a ski always depends on how and where you ride.

On hard-packed slopes you want perfect edge grip. On soft snow, you want more maneuverability. breaking the slope record you want your ski to perform differently than when you're just cruising with your friends or family.

the vision behind HEAD intelligence Technology (originally developed for use in helicopter rotor blades) was to make a ski that delivers perfect performance relative to any terrain and in all riding modes. The success of intelligence has prove the people at HEAD right.

INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
Intellifibers positioned at 45 degrees in front of the binding transform mechanical impulses into electrical energy. The harder you ride the more energy is produced.

The electrical energy is led back to the Intellifibers. This causes them to stiffen up, putting more rebound and torsional stiffness into the ski.

WHAT IT DOES
1. Their 45 degree position in front of the binding increases the ski's torsional stiffness, pushing the edge into the snow in hard turns.
2. Intelligence progressively stabilizes the entire ski at high speeds.

THE EXTRA BOOST
Some HEAD high-end skis boast Intelligence Chip Technology. Here, the electrical energy produced b the Intellifibers is not just recycled, but accumulated and released bit by bit through a pre-programmed chip-individually timed to match the oscillation properties of the ski.

Thus, the effect of Intelligence is multiplied, providing even more performance relative to your skiing style.

LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGY
When Liquidmetal is flexed, the low ratio of compression provides instant rebound. Given its liquid molecular structure, molecules that are compressed or stretched simply reposition themselves. No breakdown of molecular structure occurs.

Immediate effect: No energy amortization. Absolute rebound.

Long-term effect: No breaking down of rebound over time.

AIRCOAT HOLLOW GLASS TECHNOLOGY
While everybody is trying to make the core of their skis lighter, HEAD decided to put air in the surrounding fiberglass. AIRCOAT means the fibers are hollow, not only making HEAD's freeride and multi condition skis super light, but extremely agile and strong at the same time. This technology, also used in the aerospace industry, is the main reason, why AIRCOAT equipped skis like Jon Olsson's new pro model or the Xenon line will probably be again the lightest skis on the market next year.

SUPER LIGHT
Regular glass fibers are solid, whereas AIRCOAT fibers are hollow. this reduces the overall weight of the fiberglass in a ski up to 40%. And since there is a lot of glass in a ski, this makes a big difference.

SUPER STRONG
The hollow fiber has both a higher compression strength and a higher specific srength than any solid fiber. This makes hollow fibers at least as strong as conventional, full fibers.

SUPER AGILE
The combination of lighter weight and increased strength in Hollow Glass fibers results i more resilience and agility of the ski. Hollow glass fibers are more responsive and faster in both absorbing and transmitting energy to and from the edge of your skis.