I am a snowboarder that is learning to ski. My level is about low intermediate, until this season I ski'd on some ski's classed for beginner to low level Intermediate Skiers, but I could never feel myself getting any better, and as a result of this made excuses not to ski. I was attracted first to these ski's by the dark colour and price - greatly reduced as they are 2011 model, and then by the many great reviews they got from users, one thing I was worried about was that they were classed for advanced to expert skiers this had me really worried but I finally purchased them and I was not at all sorry ! felt confident on these ski's straight away and after 2 weeks feel a positive improvement I really regret not getting ski's like these 2 years ago - I hate to say this but some days I finish boarding early to have more time to improve my skiing ! One thing I regret I bought them a size smaller than I should have for my height assuming shorter ski's would be easier for me to turn - but after using these I don't think I would have had any trouble at all with the extra length. I wish I could also write a glowing review for the new ski boots I bought - wasn't so lucky with them.

I have used these skis for several years, and honestly these are by far the best skis I have ever used. The skis are extremely stable at high speed, beit in a straight line or otherwise. for this reason it is possible to use slightly shorter skis than usual, improving the responce and turning radius. Unlike many alpine performance skis the X-Wings are usable of piste. They are by no means perfect off-piste but they are easily good enough for the vast majority of off-piste skiing. I have spent a couple days in large powder fields and they were fine. My only slight complaint I have is my pair have slightly delaminated, although this is after five years of heavy use. Overall I think these skis are a fantastic all rounder. They do everything well and a few things perfectly.

My ski experience is 1-2 weeks a year for the past 14 seasons and I ride all slopes as well as a some off-piste.
In February 2010 I rented and tried around 20 different skies and the X-wing Tornado Ti (178 cm) were my absolute favorites.
I used to ride Fischer RX-6 170 cm which was great on the slopes. But being 85 kilos and 183 I needed a longer and wider ski to be able to do well All-Mountain.
Other ski's were a bit faster on the slopes but terrible in the deep snow and some more stable in the deep snow off-piste but slow and difficult to turn on the slopes. But with these ski's I don't need to be afraid to go anywhere - they will do well at all surfaces!

We'll see how they are at Chamonix in a few weeks. I was never going to buy another pair of skis, but these were just so good anywhere on the hill, I had to have them. I don't think there are any. I bought them in the States as ex-rental in March when the exchange rate was good, so not pretty cheap.c

Went from 5 Stars to AC 3's which felt very solid but not as alive as my old 5 stars. Spent 2 weeks in Sun Peaks, BC, on these Tornados cover pretty well all the bases. Quick edge to edge, enough width under foot for playing in crud, fresh pow or bumps, light enough to flick around, yet on a groomer they are stable enough you can really crank them over - even got a glove down you can get such good angles:) Despite aging body these things made me want to go again and again until the lifts closed! Excellent all round ski.

I was lucky enough to get my Tornadoes on sale from a ski shop on Ebay paying around £300 rather than the full price in the region of £550-600. These were complete with the Salomon Z12 binding.

The ski itself in a solid piece of kit with all the hallmarks of Salomon quality. They are truly awesome to ski on. Though mostly an on piste carving ski, they're perfectly capable off piste where the riders ability is present.

I've not felt as confident on another pair of skis, though these are my first pair of owned skis, those I have borrowed or rented have paled in comparison.

The sharp turning radius and stiff(ish) edges allowed me to progress my technique carving no end and have opened up a whole new feel for skiing at speed and on the steep.

If, like me, you're a 'powerful' skiier with a well built frame (6 ft, 85kg's, powerful legs & core) who skis at an intermediate getting on for advanced level then these skis are well worth considering. They've truly helped me come on and I feel more confident to throw myself at anything the mountain has to offer. Except the park, I'm keen but these skis aren't right for the park!