Head Absolut Joy Skis with Joy 9 GW Bindings 2027

The Ski

The 2027 Head Absolut Joy is a lightweight women's all-mountain ski built for skiers who want groomers to feel easy instead of exhausting. It comes as a full package with Head's Joy 9 GW binding already spec'd for it, so you're not guessing about what goes with what. The 80mm waist keeps it quick underfoot on packed snow, and it's light enough in hand that a full day on the mountain won't wreck your legs by 2pm. If you're shopping for a ski that won't fight you on every turn, this is the kind of ski that earns its spot in that lineup.

This isn't a ski built to blast through crud or hunt steep chutes. It's built to make carved turns on groomed runs feel smooth and repeatable, which is exactly what most skiers actually spend their day doing.

Who It's For

The Absolut Joy is for progressing beginners through intermediate skiers on a groomer day. If you're the type who wants to feel edge grip without muscling the ski into every turn, this is your lane. It's an ideal step-up ski for someone building real carving skills, offering more precision and edge feel than a true beginner model while staying forgiving enough not to punish small mistakes.
Bigger, faster skiers who like to push speed and charge variable terrain will outgrow the 80mm waist fast - that skier should look at something wider and stiffer. For everyone else working on cleaner carves and longer days without the leg burn, this ski does exactly what it's supposed to.

Tech That Matters

• Waist width: 80mm underfoot - narrow enough for quick edge-to-edge transitions on packed snow, not built for deep or soft conditions.
• Core: Graphene-reinforced wood composite - keeps the ski light in your hands and on your feet without going noodly.
• EMC vibration dampening: smooths out chatter on firm groomers so the ski tracks clean through the turn instead of skittering.
• Bindings: Head Joy 9 GW

Bring your boots in and we'll check the fit on the Joy 9 GW before you ever click in on snow - binding compatibility is one of those things we'd rather confirm in the shop than guess at.

Sizing

Most skiers here will be between the chin and nose. If you're between two sizes, go with whichever length matches how fast and aggressive you actually ski, not how you'd like to ski.

Why Willis

We've been fitting skis to Pittsburgh skiers since 1970, and we mount, adjust, and service every package we sell - including this one - at any of our three locations. Come by South Hills, North Hills, or our shop at Seven Springs and we'll get your boots checked against the binding before you ever hit the lift line.