The 2025 Head Shape E-V8 is an intermediate level frontside carving ski packed with Head’s racing technologies. Due to its narrow waist width, the E-V8 is geared towards on trail carving and allows you to progress with the feel of a high-performance build. Light weight and maneuverable, the E-V8 is forgiving and approachable for a wide variety of skier types and abilities.

Why we like it:

It’s an intermediate level ski packed with high end technology in a more approachable format. This allows skiers to progress their carving capabilities without the unforgiving nature that typically comes with frontside skis.

Who it's for:

Intermediate skiers who seek a ski that will help them progress their carving performance.

Highlights:

The Shape E-V8 uses a Karuba Light Weight Wood core to keep them maneuverable and agile with the addition of carbon fiber and graphene to add some overall stiffness and responsiveness. This combination of integrated materials is referred to as Head’s LYT Tech Construction. In order to filter out unwanted vibrations, the E-V8 also gets Head’s EMC, or Energy Management Circuit, which converts kinetic energy from vibrations into electrical energy and dissipates it throughout the carbon and graphene laminates to dampen the overall feel of the ski. They also get race quality bases and an Allride rocker profile which consists of 20% rocker and 80% camber.

Things to consider:

The E-V8 is squarely in the intermediate ability level due to its weight and flex pattern, so if you are looking for top end carving performance the Supershape series would suit your needs more.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size.