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Head Shape e.V5 vs Head Shape e-V8

The Shape e.V5 and the Shape e-V8 compared. The Shape e.V5 is 1 mm narrower underfoot (74 vs 75 mm). The Shape e.V5 is 187 g heavier at the default length (1,845 vs 1,658 g). Turn radii are 13 m and 13.2 m.

Head Shape e.V5 — topsheet
Shape e.V5
$649 MSRP 5 lengths · 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 cm
Head Shape e-V8 — topsheet
Shape e-V8
$749 MSRP 5 lengths · 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 cm

Where each ski sits across every ski we carry

Shape e.V5
Shape e-V8
Waist
74 mm
75 mm
Narrower · firmer-snowWider · powder
Weight
1,845 g
1,658 g
Lighter · playfulHeavier · damp & planted
Tip taper
54 mm
55 mm
Straighter · grippyMore taper · loose
Turn radius
13.0 m
13.2 m
Shorter · quickLonger · stable

Head to head, by character

Each ski's own read, side by side — the same three things that define how it skis.
Turn & shape
A 13.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
A 13.2-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
Stability & dampness
At 1,845 g it carries a moderate, manageable weight underfoot.
Built without metal, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,658 g it stays light and maneuverable.
Float & width
At 74 mm it's a narrow, firm-snow ski — quick from edge to edge and built to grip hardpack rather than float. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
At 75 mm it's a narrow, firm-snow ski — quick from edge to edge and built to grip hardpack rather than float. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.

Full spec comparison

SpecShape e.V5Shape e-V8
Waist 74 mm 75 mm
Sidecut 128·74·109 mm 130·75·112 mm
Weight @ default 1,845 g 1,658 g
Weight range 1,845 g 1,658 g
Turn radius 13.0 m full-length 13.2 m full-length
Metal Not published None
Core Not publishedNot published
Lengths 149–177 cm 149–177 cm
MSRP $649 $749