realskiers

I own the Head SS's and I have been on RX8's. They are both truly great skis. One immediate and noticeable difference is that the SS's are sandwich construction/race laminate/vertical sidewall. For me this always has a distinct feel, which I love and I like the feel of SS's better than the RX 8's. Edge hold is superb on both skis. Turn radius is quite a bit tighter on the SS's, and they have a real slalom carver feel, although capable of wider turn shapes. They are both amazingly versatile skis and both can be skied easiliy in up to a foot of powder.

I love a tight turn radius and this is another reason that I love the SS's. I would say that it is a somewhat demanding ski. You have to work to skid them as the ski tracks once it is put on edge. I think the RX 8's are easier to skid and in general they are a more forgiving ski.

Hook up is lightening fast on SS with the wide tips.

Personally, I find the SS's to be the best and most fun all mountain carving skis in existence. I think the RX 8's are great skis, more user friendlly, less high end performance, equal all mountain versatility.

If you love Stockli skis, my guess is that you will prefer the SS's to the RX 8's. JB.