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Contributed by Ray Scott
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Sunday, 04 September 2005 |
Scott were kind enough to supply us with a few pairs of skis for
Ski-Review’s own Pure Demo Days ski test this April, and included in
the quiver, was the Roadster XP.
Model: Roadster XP
Size(cm) / Radius(m): 160/13.6
Sidecut : 110-68-95
Length Tested : 160
Manufacturer's Description:
“Concept
Progression carving ski; easy carving shape; light and progressive
Story
Easy carve for all levels; reinforced top for the best resistance
User Profile
All levels, young to seniors; perfect for women, rental user and occasional skier.
Spirit
All-round easy ski for beginners to intermediate ski levels
Tech
Injected foam, laminate reinforced, progressive flex for a large range of users”
Ski-Review's verdict:
I must admit it -- I usually dislike skiing on skis aimed at the recreational level, but I certainly liked these.
For a ski aimed at the £200 package (that’s including bindings…) price
point they perform very well on piste, feeling stable and accurate at
slow to medium speeds. Off piste, the Roadster was nothing to
write home about as you would expect, but nonetheless they held their
own.
The dimension of the Roadster XP (tip 110mm, waist 68mm, tail
95mm) remain largely unchanged from last seasons model and
suggest unremarkably, that Scott intend them to be primarily used on
the beaten track but, intended or not, Scott have produced a
comfortable all-rounder at a remarkable price.
Digging a bit deeper on the price it seems Scott are using the Roadster
to gain market share at this price point (intended to win all the sub
€250 Euro categories in the European ski tests) and have got (I
believe) Fischer to manufacture it for them.
Nothing wrong with that, but do not be surprised if the price climbs a little for next season (i.e. buy it while you can).
To summarise a great all rounder for the price. If you want to a
ski for powder or high speed piste cruising buy something else.
If you want a cheap and cheerful backup ski for the whole family and a
range of ability levels, you cannot go wrong the Scott Roadster XP.
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