Alpine skis
Product 2027
Woman, Man
Test of the Movement Revolution 78 in the 173 cm length (sidecut: 131-78-111 mm, 13.5 m turn radius). It is a lightweight ski underfoot that “talks” a lot, emitting a good deal of noise from the forebody and sounding slightly hollow—a rather peculiar acoustic trait.
It features a front rocker combined with a wide tip, which explains this behavior. It proves to be an effective ski along the piste margins in an all-mountain mindset, pivoting very easily. However, it vibrates significantly and transmits feedback into the legs at sustained speeds. You lose a degree of confidence and are forced to back off the throttle as edge hold and serenity begin to wane. The antidote? Lay the Movement Revolution 78 over onto edge and apply direct pressure.
It is quite energized underfoot, featuring a distinctly stiff zone beneath the boots. When stayed locked into its sweet-spot radius, it rolls smoothly through the arc, accelerates, and keeps you feeling relatively serene. On the flip side, as soon as you alter your balance even slightly and stray from its native radius, the Movement Revolution 78 breaks free sideways,which can give you a bit of a scare… You genuinely have to adapt to the ski.
The Movement Revolution 78 is a lively ski that moves around a lot underfoot, but as a consequence, it sacrifices overall stability. On extreme edge angles, you end up questioning how long the ski will hold before giving out. At high speeds,you hit its limits quickly—pushing it too far simply leaves you asking questions. In short turns, tight drifted transitions,and skidded entries, it handles decently enough, but you immediately feel a high degree of torsional stiffness and an overall lack of fluid transitions.
It feels somewhat like an “on-off” ski, lacking smoothness and progressive flex. Is there a heavy dose of carbon packed inside this Movement Revolution 78? It remains exceptionally rigid in torsion, exhibiting that familiar overbearing character typical of skis with a harsh central zone.
As for perceived quality, there is nothing particularly standout. However, its lightweight feel on the feet is undeniably pleasant.
This is an all-terrain ski built for versatility rather than high speeds, equipped with a wide tip. The Movement Revolution 78 can be quite enjoyable, but it lacks fluid refinement and a calm, reassuring demeanor. Instead, it feels a bit high-strung—even somewhat flighty.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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