By Andrew Ingold
Head Oblivion 94 review
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Overview and intended use
The Oblivion 94 is a park‑focused twin/twin‑tip ski that doubles as a surprisingly capable all‑mountain tool. With a 94 mm waist it sits between pure park sticks and wider all‑mountain skis — light and playful enough for presses and rails, yet stable enough on groomers and harder snow. The Park'n'Pipe Rocker (early‑rise tip with a cambered midsection) makes initiation of spins and butters forgiving. Overall it’s aimed at freestylers who want one ski that handles park work and day‑long laps across the whole mountain.
Construction, specs and what they mean
Build and specs matter: this ski uses sandwich twintip construction with a poplar wood core, full sidewalls (Tuff‑Wall) and elastomeric dampers (Independent Suspension System). The UHM C structured base is durable and fast. Tip/waist/tail vary by length (approx. 125–128 / 92–94 / 116–118 mm) — the waist width governs edge‑to‑edge quickness and float, the tip/tail shapes affect turn initiation and release. Radius changes with length (≈17.6–23 m): shorter skis are more nimble, longer skis track and hold higher speeds better.
Park & pipe performance
On snow in park and pipe the ski shines through a blend of pop, forgiveness and control. The sandwich construction gives reliable rebound for ollies and hits, while the PNP rocker and early‑rise tip soften landings and reduce hang‑ups on rails. Dampers keep chatter manageable on bigger drops and transitions; the structured base stands up to repeated park use. Switch riding, buttering and spinning feel natural: the Oblivion 94 is tuned to make progressive freestyle maneuvers accessible without sacrificing durability.
All‑mountain behavior and comparisons
Away from the park the Oblivion 94 remains surprisingly capable: the full sidewalls and ISS dampers deliver edge grip on groomers and stability in medium‑speed, mixed snow. Compared to peers such as the ARV 96 or Line Chronic, the Oblivion often feels a touch more damped and confidence‑inspiring at speed, trading a little raw playful snappiness for smoother control. It won’t rival wider freeride skis in deep powder, but for mixed days and resort laps it’s a versatile, confidence‑building option.
Who it’s for — tradeoffs and verdict
Who should buy this ski? It’s ideal for park‑centric riders who want a single versatile ski for park, pipes and resort skiing — particularly those who split time between features and piste laps. Potential drawbacks include limited float in deep powder and slightly reduced edge bite for aggressive big‑mountain charging compared to dedicated hard‑pack race skis. For most freestylers and mixed‑day riders, the Oblivion 94 strikes a smart balance of pop, durability and all‑mountain capability.