By Andrew Ingold
Head Porsche w series review
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Overview
Overview: The Porsche W Series (women's) is a piste-focused ski with race-inspired DNA, blending lightweight materials and vibration control for a confident on-snow feel. Featuring a Speed Rocker profile and a relatively narrow waist, this ski aims at quick turn initiation, precise edge-hold and high-speed stability without excess mass. It’s aimed at advanced recreational and technically capable women who want a responsive, energetic ski that rewards good technique on hardpack and groomers while still offering approachable turn initiation.
On-snow performance
On-snow performance: On piste the ski feels direct and communicative; the combination of a relatively stiff platform and responsive edges suits short-to-medium turns as well as longer carves. The Speed Rocker helps you start turns easily while the Worldcup-style sandwich layup and EMC vibration management keep the ski stable at speed. In varied hardpack with small bumps it maintains composure; the ski demands active input but pays back with precision, making it fun for skiers who like to push their carving and speed skills.
Construction & specs explained
Construction & specs explained: The ski has a Worldcup Sandwich Cap construction with a Light Weight wood core, LYT Tech (graphene + carbon), EMC (Energy Management Circuit) damping, RD Race structured UHM C base and Better Balance PR base. Tip/waist/tail (113/70/98 mm) indicate the widths front-to-back — a narrower 70 mm waist gives faster edge-to-edge response and precise carving on hard snow. The Speed Rocker blends a lifted tip with camber underfoot for easy turn initiation plus mid-edge stability. Listed weight (≈3620 g, likely per pair) signals a lightweight build for a high-performance piste ski. Turning radius by length (e.g., 153 cm = 13.1 m) tells you the ski’s natural arc: shorter lengths carve tighter turns, longer skis produce longer radii.
Who it's for and comparison
Who it's for and comparison: Best suited to advanced to expert ladies who spend most time on groomers and value a sporty, carving-oriented ride. Compared with more all-mountain or forgiving lines (for example the Porsche 7/8 Series), the W Series is tighter in feel and more focused on edge grip and speed; those other models may be more tolerant in softer snow or mixed terrain. If your priority is carve performance, precise edge control and high-speed confidence, this ski is very appealing.
Pros, cons and buying advice
Pros, cons and buying advice: Pros include powerful edge hold, featherlight yet strong construction, effective vibration damping and a women-specific Better Balance setup for improved stance. Cons: a 70 mm waist limits versatility off-piste and in deep snow, and the sporty personality requires a confident technique. Not ideal for beginners. Buy a length based on weight and style: slightly shorter for agility, slightly longer for high-speed stability. If possible, demo the ski with the recommended Protector PR 13 GW bindings to verify fit and feel.