Van Deer GS pro rs — Review
Overview
The Van Deer GS Pro RS is Marcel Hirscher's bridge between junior race and full masters — closer to FIS geometry (65 mm waist) than the GS Pro (68 mm) but not fully FIS-legal, targeting aspiring junior competitors and dedicated amateur racers. Verified sidecut varies per length: 103-65-89 mm at 180 cm (22 m radius, 2325 g), 102-65-87 mm at 183 cm (25 m, 2445 g), 99-65-86 mm at 186 cm (27 m, 2500 g). Construction uses the same World Cup ash-poplar + Titanal recipe.
On-snow performance
At 65 mm underfoot — matching FIS-legal geometry — the GS Pro RS delivers race-course-quality edge grip and stability at speed. Radii of 22, 25 and 27 m sit at the shorter end of GS territory, making it slightly more accessible than a 30 m FIS-legal ski for junior athletes and enthusiast racers. Weights of 2325-2500 g are competitive with FIS-legal race skis. Off piste is not a use case.
Construction & specs explained
Core: ash-poplar wood with two layers of Titanal — same premium World Cup construction — plus full ABS sidewalls, race edges. Sidecut varies per length: 103-65-89 at 180, 102-65-87 at 183, 99-65-86 at 186. Radii 22/25/27 m. Weights 2325/2445/2500 g. Three lengths only, all with 65 mm waist.
Who it's for & comparisons
Compared to the Van Deer GS pro the GS Pro RS is 3 mm narrower and closer to FIS geometry — bridging into junior race territory. Against the Van Deer GS world cup it has a slightly shorter radius (22-27 vs 30 m) for junior accessibility. Compared to the Augment WC Pro GS it is closer in geometry to a FIS ski than a wider masters variant.
Pros, cons and verdict
Pros
- Verified full spec data across all three lengths.
- 65 mm waist matches FIS-legal geometry.
- World Cup ash-poplar + double Titanal construction.
- Shorter radii (22-27 m) more accessible than 30 m FIS-legal.
Cons
- 65 mm waist unsuitable for off-piste use.
- Not FIS-legal despite the 65 mm waist (radius progression differs).
- Elite race flex demands strong technique.
- Premium boutique pricing.
Verdict: A junior-race-adjacent GS ski with 65 mm waist for aspiring competitors and dedicated amateur racers who want FIS-adjacent geometry with slightly more accessible radii than a full FIS-legal ski.
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