HEAD Crux 105 Pro Ski
Is your pragmatic side trying to convince you that today is a day for the svelte and narrow skis? Or, is your optimistic side trying to convince you that yesterday's 3 inches will actually feel more like 8, and therefore, wider skis are required? Not a huge fan of analysis paralysis, HEAD makes the decision easy with the Crux 105 Pro. Being plenty wide enough, the Crux 105 Pro can handle powder while maintaining the impressive carving chops for which HEAD is known. When conditions turn from pristine to less-so, the Triaxial Carbon Jacket surrounding a KARUBA and Graphene core provides stable performance that will punch through variable snow with noticeable dampness. The long turn radius begs for fast and aggressive skiing while keeping the ski predictable when navigating steeps. The athletic weight lets you ski all conditions you'll encounter on those extended spring days. Finally, HEAD omitted a topsheet in the design of this ski, giving you a full glimpse into the ski's inner workings while saving weight. If the crux of your day is figuring out what ski to grab, look to the HEAD Crux 105 Pro for your answer.
- Karuba and Graphene core is lightweight, damp, and high-tech.
- A woven Triaxial Carbon Jacket provides torsional rigidity and allows for reliable edge hold.
- Topless Tech omits the topsheet for a unique look and drops weight for increased efficiency.
- Snow Free coating means you won't inadvertently haul enough snow to build an igloo.
- Sandwich Cap construction saves weight so you can spend more time doing what you love, skiing!
- Structured UHM C Base has great glide and is used on HEAD's World Cup level offerings.
Specifications | |
Lengths (cm) | 170, 177, 184 |
Weight |
1235g [170] 1315g [177] 1390g [184] |
Weight (pair) | 2470g [170] 2630g [177] 2780g [184] |
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133-105-122 |
Turn |
20.9m [170] 23.2m [177] 25.6m [184] |
Skin |
Tail Notch |
Specs Verified | Yes |
Design | |
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Tip rocker, camber underfoot, tail rocker |
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Longish turn radius |
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Full Triaxial Carbon Jacket, Sandwich Cap |
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Karuba and Graphene |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | All winter ski touring with a freeride bend |
Notes | Woven carbon layer provides excellent torsional rigidity |
Bottom Line | Strong downhill performance at a low weight |
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Questions & Reviews
Both great skis! The Crux handles variable snow well for the weight, but the extra weight of the Transalp makes it more capable in crud. The Transalp has a bit more rocker too, and maybe a bit softer at the tip, so it handles soft snow a little better. The Cruxes initiate turns a bit easier in soft snow, despite the turn radius I felt like they prefered shorter turns as well. In steep, firm conditions, I would take the Crux. Very torsionally stiff and not much rocker.
If weight is your biggest priority in a ~105 ski, these are worth a look.
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