Sport Performance Short Turn

A little challenge: who needs slalom skis? These nimble, agile sports stars have nothing to hide when it comes to performance. In fact, they offer a more versatile and thoroughly exciting all-round package! While pure SL racers are for technical experts, these 14 models deliver short-turn thrills at the highest level for any sporty skier.

The moderate short-turn racer

This is a premium ski positioned alongside Slalom and Giant Slalom models.
It is a turn specialist for skiers who enjoy angles and tight radii but want a little more help.
Compared to a Slalom ski, it is less aggressive and easier to handle – ideal for long ski days where endurance matters.

Strengths

  • At home in short and medium carved turns.
  • Softer flex makes it more forgiving and versatile than the race versions.
  • Works well on all pistes, even with softer snow.
  • Smoothly absorbs small errors, conserving energy.

Weaknesses

  • Can lightly skid with less skilled skiers.
  • Off-piste or chopped terrain requires solid technique.
  • Becomes a little unstable at very high speeds.

Recommended Length: Sport performance short turn skis should be chosen based on your height minus 5–10 cm.

Sport Performance Short Turn Products

K2

Disruption STi

Carving behaviour
850 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: Comp 12 FDT
Tested sidecut: 125 - 72 - 107
Black Crows

Mirus Cor

Carving behaviour
1,179 (flat 899) €
Price (with binding)
Binding: NR Strive 13 GW Demo
Tested sidecut: 134 - 87 - 123
Volkl

Racetiger SC

Carving behaviour
880 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: vMotion 12 GW
Tested sidecut: 123 - 68 - 102
Stockli

Laser CX

Carving behaviour
1,599 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: SRT12
Tested sidecut: 122 - 69 - 101
Salomon

S/Race SL 12

Carving behaviour
950 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: I12 GW
Tested sidecut: 121 - 68 - 104
990 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: SPX 14 Konect GW
Tested sidecut: 123 - 68 - 104
NORDICA

SPITFIRE DC 68 Pro FDT

Carving behaviour
950 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: XCell 12
Tested sidecut: 117 - 68 - 97
Kastle

RX11

Short turns
999 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: K12 TRI GW
Tested sidecut: 122 - 68 - 104
HEAD

Supershape e-Magnum

Drift behaviour
900 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: PrD 12
Tested sidecut: 126 - 72 - 110
Fischer

RC4 Noize ST

Carving behaviour
1000 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: RC4 Z12 GW
Tested sidecut: 118 - 66 - 104
Elan

Primetime 55+ Edition

Carving behaviour
999.95 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: EMX 12.0 Fusion
Tested sidecut: 130 - 74 - 111
Dynastar

SPEED 650

Carving behaviour
930 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: SPX 12 Konect GW
Tested sidecut: 119 - 67 - 104