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

Blizzard

Thunderbird R 13 LTD

Carving behaviour
1200 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: Comp 12 Demo
Tested sidecut: 121 - 68 - 105
Atomic

Redster S8 Revoshock C

Carving behaviour
959.99 €
Price (with binding)
Binding: MI 12GW
Tested sidecut: 111.5 - 69 - 99.5