When it comes to technology, nobody takes it more seriously than Head. They have already introduced Intelligence Technology, a piezoelectric feedback system that modulates torsion on the fly, and super-specialized materials such as Liquidmetal, a special amorphous metal that returns almost all the energy put into it. Wide use of wood cores and proper application of the most advanced materials and construction technology has yielded another line of skis for 09/10 that do all that that can be expected and much more.
Technology you should know about
Head’s newest tweak in the quest for construction perfection is called Torque Turning Technology. It’s found mostly in the new Peak collection of all-mountain skis. For good skiing characteristics a ski should be flexible without being too soft in twisting mode (torsion). Torsional stiffness leads to good edge grip and flexibility affords smoothness and versatility. Head’s solution to this challenge is to insert skeletal stabilizers made of particularly stiff metal along each side. The unique shape and size of the torque stabilizers tunes the characteristics of each model. Final decisions for production are made after computer simulations and on-snow testing. Interestingly, the stabilizers have no effect on ski flex. This type of engineering makes it possible for a ski with a lot of shape to flex easily into a tight arc but still have tenacious edge grip.
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