Augment FIS WC GS — Review

The Augment FIS WC GS is the Austrian boutique brand's full FIS-legal Giant Slalom race ski, built for masters and elite racers running current FIS geometry regulations. Verified sidecut at 188 cm is 100-65-87 mm with a 30 m radius and roughly 2050 g per single ski. Three lengths cover men's FIS spec: 183 cm (25 m radius, 102-65-87, 2000 g), 188 cm (30 m radius, 100-65-87, 2050 g) and 193 cm (30 m radius, 101.5-65-82.5, 2200 g). Construction uses Augment's PCM (Prepreg Compression Moulding) sandwich process with an ash-poplar wood core, double Titanal plates, phenolic sidewalls, prepreg composite layers, racing edges and a P-Tex race base.

FIS WC GS geometry defines the ski's on-snow behavior: 65 mm waist, 25-30 m radius, and stiff double-Titanal-plate construction produce a ski that rewards top-tier technique. It is designed for full-commitment carved turns at speed, holds an edge at extreme angles, and demands aggressive fore-aft loading through the shovels. Off piste is not a use case — this is a hardpack race tool. The 30 m radius at 188 cm and 193 cm matches current FIS men's regulations for GS.

Core: ash-poplar wood with double Titanal plates (tuned to the chosen stiffness option), phenolic sidewalls and prepreg composite layers. Built with Augment's PCM (Prepreg Compression Moulding) sandwich process — the same manufacturing approach the brand uses across its whole line. Racing steel edges and P-Tex race base. FIS-compliant construction targets certified race use. Sidecut varies per length: 102-65-87 mm at 183 cm (25 m radius), 100-65-87 mm at 188 cm (30 m radius), 101.5-65-82.5 mm at 193 cm (30 m radius). Weights per ski: 2000, 2050 and 2200 g. Rocker profile: race-standard camber with minimal tip rocker for gate clearance.

Compared to the Nordica Dob. gs wc dept plate the Augment FIS WC GS is a smaller-batch boutique alternative with similar FIS-legal geometry and construction. Against the Head worldcup rebels e gsr it is closer in intent than in scale — Head serves the top-tier World Cup circuit; Augment targets masters, national teams and elite club racers who want handmade construction quality. Compared to the Volkl Racetiger gs it is stiffer and true FIS-legal rather than a consumer race carver.

Pros

• Handmade PCM sandwich construction with tunable Titanal stiffness options.
• Verified FIS-legal geometry (65 mm waist, 30 m radius at 188/193 cm) meets current men's regulations.
• Ash-poplar wood core plus double Titanal plates deliver race-quality edge grip and damping.
• Boutique construction quality with racing steel edges and P-Tex race base.

Cons

• FIS-legal 65 mm waist means it is unsuitable for anything other than hardpack race training/competition.
• Stiff race-tuned flex requires elite fitness and technique to unlock.
• Very high price point reflects boutique manufacturing and race-tuned specs.
• Only three lengths (183, 188, 193 cm) — no options for smaller athletes.

Verdict: An Austrian boutique full FIS-legal Giant Slalom race ski for masters and elite club racers who want handmade construction quality with race-tunable Titanal stiffness. Not a resort ski — expect race intent throughout.