Van Deer H power 89 — Review

The Van Deer H-Power 89 is the widest ski in Marcel Hirscher's H-Power Series, positioned as the all-mountain end of the line while keeping the brand's race-tech DNA. Verified sidecut is 130-89-116.6 mm across all five lengths (159, 167, 175, 183, 191 cm) with per-length radius from 11 to 19 m. Weights per single ski range from 2100 g (159 cm) to 2550 g (191 cm). Construction is a beech-poplar wood core with two layers of Titanal, full ABS sidewalls and race edges.

At 89 mm underfoot with two layers of Titanal and per-length radii from 11 to 19 m, the H-Power 89 delivers piste-grade edge grip while providing enough waist to handle mixed conditions. The beech-poplar core (heavier and stiffer than ash-poplar) trades a touch of liveliness for damping under load — this is a race-adjacent all-mountain ski rather than a modern lightweight design. It carves confidently on hardpack and holds a line in firm off-piste crud. In deep or variable snow, the narrow-ish 89 mm waist and camber profile limit float but hold edge well.

Core: beech-poplar wood with two layers of Titanal — a stiffer construction than the ash-poplar used elsewhere in the H-Power line — plus full ABS sidewalls, race edges and race base. Sidecut is 130-89-116.6 mm across all five lengths, with a per-length radius progression from 11 m (159 cm) via 13, 15, 17 to 19 m (191 cm). Five lengths cover 159 through 191 cm.

Compared to the Van Deer H power 78 the H-Power 89 is 11 mm wider with more off-piste range and a stiffer beech-poplar core. Against the Nordica Enforcer 89 it is closer to a piste-oriented all-mountain than a mixed-terrain daily driver. Compared to the Head Kore 88 Ti it is heavier and more Titanal-driven, with less carbon-driven snap.

Pros

• Verified full spec data across all five lengths.
• Two layers of Titanal deliver race-grade edge grip on hardpack.
• Beech-poplar core adds damping and stiffness for load stability.
• Per-length radius from 11 to 19 m tailors turn shape to length.

Cons

• 89 mm waist and cambered profile limit real powder float.
• Beech-poplar core produces a heavy build (2100-2550 g per ski).
• Stiff race-adjacent flex demands aggressive technique.
• Premium boutique pricing.

Verdict: A race-tech 89 mm all-mountain ski with a beech-poplar core for damping and Titanal for edge grip. Best for advanced-to-expert skiers who spend most time on piste but want an all-mountain shape without going soft.