By Andrew Ingold
Head Supershape e rally review
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Overview
Overview: The Supershape e‑Rally is a frontside sport carver that blends race heritage with everyday versatility. It delivers a direct, communicative feel catered to skiers seeking precision on groomers while retaining some play in softer snow. With a 78 mm waist and a Speed Rocker profile, the ski balances sharp edge grip and quick edge‑to‑edge transitions with easier turn initiation. It’s a great choice for technical piste skiers who want a high‑performance carving tool that can also handle occasional excursions off the corduroy without feeling out of its depth.
On‑Piste Performance
On‑Piste Performance: On groomers the Supershape e‑Rally truly shines. Graphene and Crossforce Carbon reinforcements give immediate power transmission and torsional stiffness, yielding confident edge hold and stability at speed. The Speed Rocker — tip lift with camber underfoot — helps initiate turns and keeps the ski lively through short, connected arcs. The sandwich‑style construction and EMC damping control chatter, delivering a race‑inspired yet composed ride rather than the forgiving flex of wider all‑mountain skis.
Off‑Piste & Versatility
Off‑Piste & Versatility: With a 78 mm waist and modest tip rocker, the Supershape e‑Rally offers more off‑piste capability than a pure piste ski, but it’s not a powder specialist. It handles variable snow and short soft patches competently, remaining predictable and controllable in chopped up terrain. In deep or very soft powder it lacks the width and flotation to perform well. For skiers who spend most of their time on piste but want the option to stray off the groomers occasionally, it’s a sensible and capable compromise.
Construction & Specs Explained
Construction & Specs Explained: The ski pairs a spruce/beech wood core with Graphene and Crossforce Carbon layers to achieve a lightweight yet stiff platform for direct power delivery. EMC vibration control and a Better Balance plate improve stability and consistency underfoot. Speed Rocker (tip rocker + camber underfoot) aids turn initiation while preserving edge bite. Tip/waist/tail (approx. 128–132 / 78 / 112–114 mm) influence flotation and turn shape; radius (about 14 m @170 cm) sets the natural turn size; weight (~2.28–2.41 kg per ski at 170 cm) affects swing and responsiveness.
Who Should Buy — Pros & Cons
Who Should Buy — Pros & Cons: The Supershape e‑Rally suits advanced to expert piste skiers who want a precise, high‑energy carving ski with some all‑mountain adaptability. Pros: crisp edge response, stable at speed, efficient power transmission, modern vibration damping. Cons: limited flotation in deep powder, can feel too aggressive for lighter or less technical skiers. It competes with other high‑performance frontside carvers like the Hero Elite ST and some Vantage‑type skis, but if you favour wider, softer turns consider broader all‑mountain alternatives.