By Andrew Ingold
Head Oblivion jr pro junior review
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Overview
The Oblivion JR Pro targets progressing junior freestylers who want a playful, durable twin-tip to develop park skills and all-mountain comfort. Its tip-and-tail rocker with underfoot camber encourages easy presses and softer landings while maintaining edge grip on groomers. The ski is forgiving for learning tricks yet predictable enough when speed increases, making it suited for kids and teens advancing from beginner boxes and small jumps toward bigger park features. Available lengths suit a wide range of ages and abilities.
Construction & Technology
Construction uses a carbon sandwich twintip design built around a PET-poplar core with Tuff-Wall sidewalls and an ultra-high-molecular (UHM) base. The carbon layers add pop and rebound for ollies and butters, while the Tuff-Wall increases resilience against rails and park wear. The PET-wood core provides a balanced flex and durability, and the UHM base ensures good glide and easier waxing and repair, all useful for busy junior riders.
On-Snow Performance
On-snow the ski feels lively and approachable: camber underfoot lends edge hold and punch out of turns, while the rocker tips make turn initiation and landings forgiving. In soft snow it offers surprising float for its waist width, and in the park its twin-tip shape and medium flex make presses, buttering and switch landings manageable. Heavier or faster juniors may find the damping modest compared with adult freeride skis, but for its class it balances playfulness and control well.
Specs Explained
The numbers clarify performance: waist widths around 99–101 mm are versatile for park tricks and piste control without being overly wide; tip and tail widths (131–133 mm) help with flotation and provide easy contact points for presses. Sidecut radii from ~15.5 m to ~18.9 m indicate relatively short to medium turn arcs, suitable for park spins and carving on piste. Weight near 1,575 g per ski (157 cm) keeps the setup light, reducing rider fatigue and aiding technical maneuvers.
Comparison & Verdict
Compared with similar junior freestyle offerings, this model stands out for its carbon sandwich build and reinforced sidewalls, which boost pop and durability—valuable for kids that spend a lot of time in the park. Potential drawbacks include limited high-speed damping for larger riders and a flex rate that may feel soft for aggressive piste carving. If you want, I can fetch the official product page or a full spec table for a specific length like 157 cm, or compare this ski to particular junior models you have in mind.