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Women's · all-mountain · directional

Head Absolut Joy

6 available lengths: 143, 148, 153, 158, 163, 168 cm
$699 MSRP
Head Absolut Joy — topsheet
The read

A frontside-leaning all-mountain ski rated for intermediate skiers, the Absolut Joy sits at the narrow end of its category cohort with an 80 mm waist suited to groomed terrain with occasional off-piste excursions. Its short-radius turn shape biases toward quick, nimble arcs rather than long sweeping lines. HEAD's Better Balance technology targets an optimized stance position, making this a fitting choice for intermediate women building confidence across varied terrain.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 80 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,773 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 10.8–15.8 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 42 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Absolut Joy's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 14.8-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 1,773 g it carries a moderate, manageable weight underfoot.

Float & width

At 80 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge.
Metal
Not published
Core
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Rocker
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Tail
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Recommended binding
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By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 143 cm148 cm153 cm158 cm163 cm168 cm
Tip (mm) 122.0122.0122.0122.0122.0122.0
Waist (mm) 80.080.080.080.080.080.0
Tail (mm) 108.0108.0108.0108.0108.0108.0
Radius (m) 10.811.712.713.714.815.8
Weight (g) Not published Not published Not published Not published 1,773 Not published

Common questions

How much does the Absolut Joy weigh?

Per ski, the Absolut Joy weighs 1,773 g across its lengths (1,773 g at 163 cm).

What is the Absolut Joy's turn radius?

The Absolut Joy has a 10.8–15.8 m turn radius.

Similar all-mountain skis

Other all-mountain skis near this waist. Open a ski, or compare it head-to-head.