2022 Head V-Shape V6

As far as all-mountain cruisers go, the 2022 Head V-Shape V6 is in a class all its own. These shapely carvers love to be on edge, and their short-turn nature is perfect for today’s intermediate and advanced skiers. Best suited for front-side skiing, the 78 mm waisted skis can hold a great edge. The wood core is bolstered by Graphene, which gives it some stiffness and snap, but really no discernable weight gain. Tip rocker helps get the ski on edge, but the camber underfoot and through the tail creates a ton of power in the carve. Short turns are the name of the game with the V-Shape V6, with a 13.5-meter turn radius at the 170 cm length, these things were built to be on edge. You’ll love the quickness and maneuverability, as did most of our testers.

For skiers looking to make a lot of short turns with a strong ease of use, these V6's make a great choice. With a wide range of ability types, the V6 is suitable for a beginner, intermediate, or advanced-intermediate skier who spends most of their time on groomed terrain. The build and shape of the ski is very much in line with making shorter carved turns on groomers, and that's where a whole lot of skiers spend the vast majority of their time.

Bob St.Pierre skied the 177 and it was a bit short for him. Given the build (and his build), he’d be better off on a longer ski, but the 177 is the longest that Head makes, so we’ll just have to make do. As such, scores of 5 out of 5 for quickness, maneuverability, and playfulness are not surprising. Stability was a tad low for Bob, as his size obviously overpowered the ski. That said, he notes that the V6 is “very light and easy to turn. Skiers in the intermediate or mellow category will love the ease of use of this ski.” The wider tip and the narrower waist combine to make that shorter turn radius, so it’s a great choice for skiers who are looking to feel the carve from tip to tail.

For a 78 mm underfoot ski to be as versatile as the V6, it has to have a lot going for it. The construction makes them very light and easy to turn, while the narrow waist is perfect for swiveling along whether you’re in moguls or in the trees. It’s a pretty well-rounded carver that not only loves to make clean and short round turns, but also likes to switch things up and take on some more challenging terrain and snow conditions. The 2022 Head V-Shape V6 is a go-to model for intermediates looking for a bit of a challenge.