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Supershape Titan Skis + HEAD Freeflex Pro 14 Wide 88 Bindings - 2012

Head i.Supershape Titan Skis + Freeflex Pro 14 Bindings 2012

Head i.Supershape Titan Skis + Freeflex Pro 14 Bindings 2012: A superfast ski for superfast skiers, the
i.Supershape Titan Ski is the ski for advanced skiers with a need for speed. Heads Intelligence
Technology gives you edge grip on hardpack and great maneuverability on soft snow, with Head KERS
gives you a turbo boost that will catapult you into every turn.
Headhas been dominating the World Cup circuit for quite some time now, thanks to KERS technology and
the highest quality bases. The Titans aren't scared of steep ice, in fact they seek it out and ask that you
really lean into it. Time to get your carve on!

Laminates
KERS - KERS Technology works like a turbo charger that provides additional power and acceleration by
stiffening the tail of the ski in outturns. HEAD KERS Technology is an electronic, fully automatic and
integrated system using piezoelectric fibers.
Head Intelligence Technology - Features Intellifibers positioned at 45 degrees in front of the binding
to transform mechanical impulses into electrical energy, increases the skis torsional stiffness, pushing the
edge into the snow in hard turns.

Sidewalls
Worldcup Sandwich Construction

Base
Race Structure UHM C Base

Additional Features
This is a used product that does not carry a warranty. See conditions guide up above for further
explanation of condition.

Included Bindings
HEAD Freeflex Pro 14 Wide 88
Speed Plate +13 ( SFP race plate)

Core and Flex Pattern

Wood core
Head Intelligence technology features Intellifibers positions at 45 degrees in front of the binding to
transform mechanical impulses into electrical energy, increases the skis torsional stiffness, pushing the
edge into the snow in hard turns.

Specs

Terrain: Carving

Ability Level: Advanced-Expert

Rocker Type: Camber

Turning Radius: Short

Core/Laminates: Wood

Tail Type: Flat

DIN: Release Value Low: 4

DIN / Release Value High: 12

Warranty: None

Size (cm)

156

163

170

177

Tip Width (mm)

128

128

128

129

Waist Width (mm)

78

78

78

79

Tail Width (mm)

114

114

114

115

13.5

14.7

Turning Radius (m)

They are mounted with Head Freeflex Pro 11 bindings and have an intergral race plate on
them so when the bindings are mounted your boot sole is probably 5cm above the ski base so
plenty of leverage to make the skis carve.

ISUPERSHAPE TITAN
Head
2012

price
STABILITY AT SPEED:
1.40 / 5
HARD SNOW PERFORMANCE:
2.11 / 5
CRUD PERFORMANCE:

$1249

2.41 / 5
FORGIVENESS:
2.94 / 5
QUICKNESS:
3.46 / 5
REBOUND ENERGY:
2.29 / 5
BALANCE OF SKILL:
3.86 / 5
FLOTATION:
2.72 / 5

YEAR2011/2012
WAIST WIDTH78mm
TIP/TAIL/WAIST128-78-114
LEVELExpert
LENGTHS156

Already burned out on the muffled rebound of rockered skis? Here's a palate cleanser. The reverserockered Supershape Titan, a perennial tester's choice, reintroduces you to the thrill of slingshot
rebound across the fall-line. You'll want your rocker-and your mommy-if you wander into deep crud
on this thing, but that's not the point. It's for World Cup slalom ace wannabes, who'll seek out the
hardest manmade they can find and dice it into bite-sized arcs at top speed. "Blazing quick edge-toedge," said Moffatt. "Reminds you how fun high-speed carving is." Notes: The Titan is a modified
version of the Magnum-by widening the width of the ski by seven millimeters in the tip, waist, and
tail, Head aims to make the ultimate groomer weapon. This ski employs KERS (Kinetic Energy
Recovery System)-a chip located near the heel of the binding coverts vibrations of the ski into
electrical energy that's then released intotreactive fibers in the tail of the ski. As vibrations increase,
the fibers stiffen to increase acceleration and rebound out of a turn-like a turbo-charger for your skis.
Similarly, Intelligence Technology uses fibers placed in an argyle pattern in the core, in front of the
binding. At faster speeds, vibrations are converted into electrical energy, and the forefront of the ski
stiffens up. At slower speeds, the fibers stay limp, making it easier to manipulate. This ski is only
available with a binding system: the Free Flex Pro 14 Wide 88 or Pro 14 Wide 88.

Yes - I skied on Supershape magnum last year and tried a Titan earlier this year. They feel surprisingly
like the Magnum despite being 7mm wider. Short turning radius as well.

I liked the ski and particularly the kick you get from the tail. it may be a wide ski (for a carver) but it skis
really well as a carving ski on groomed trails as well. You will really like it

The piste performance is somewhat similar to the Magnum although at 170cm in length and 78 under foot
the overall feel is smoother and more stable. The iTitan will turn all day long, it just loves it and with such
a smooth power steering feel their pretty much on auto pilot turn after turn. Torsionally they are quite soft
which makes them very easy to handle at low speeds. The Kers system should kick in as you go
faster, it is however pretty tricky to feel this happening.
The kick from the tail is noticable in all skis I have tried this year with the KERS system. There may be
some other construction changes responsible for this or not but it is noticable. the first KERS ski I tried
was the Titan and the first thing I noticed was that it felt like the Magnum. the next thing I felt was the kick
from the tail. I liked it.
Titan's are pretty soft when just bending the ski's by hand, or when making mild skidded turns. But when
you ramp it up,, they suddenly seem like a much stiffer ski. So something is happening back there. I did
have the binding moved up a 1/4", to help with turn initiation. And, I would like to try another 1/4" further
forward for comparison.
I just bought a pair of the head supershape titans in 170. I am 5' 8" about 190 and an advanced
intermediate, ski mostly groomed hard pack. the first time I skied them I felt a little out of control and didn't
really like them. I wanted to return them and try something a little more user friendly. But the ski shop
owner wanted to try moving the bindings forward about a half inch or so ( the next hole forward on
the binding plate) after the adjustment I tried them again. The difference was amazing, they turned like
shorter skis, have severe edge grip and are very stable at higher speed. I really like them and would
recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their skis.

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Double D - I've gotta commend that shop owner for understanding the huge impact of binding mount
position. I'm glad you've seen the light also. Hopefully you'll never forget the difference that a mere
10mm change made in your perception of the Titan.

it's not a scary ski at all, just super quick and fun with a lot of energy off its edges.

The Supershape Titans come with the pre-drilled speed plate. You will not need a
jig.
On the plate under the bindings the sets of holes are marked with ranges of boot
sole sizes - ex. 300-320, etc... You simply pick the matching set of holes to your
boot sole size and mount the binding accordingly.
With the Free Flex 14 Pro there is a setting on the free flex portion of the binding
where you set it to the centimeter length of the boot. You would ideally set it to 33
(for 326mm BSL). If it is already set at 32 then do not worry. however if at 31 or
less or 34 or more you will have to remount. Pick the set of holes on the plate that
match 330 mm and mount the bindings with the free flex adjustment set to 33 cm.