Head Discovery 74 Sport AM Skis with PR 11 GW Bindings 2027

The Ski

Meet the ski built to make "getting better" feel effortless. The Head Discovery 74 Sport is a 74mm-underfoot all-mountain ski designed to grow with you — soft and forgiving when you're cruising, but ready to grip and hold when you decide to push harder into a turn. It's part of Head's brand-new Discovery line, which steps in for the outgoing Shape series with a friendlier, more playful turn shape and a touch more rocker for versatility across the whole mountain, not just groomers.

Who It's For

This ski is for beginner-to-intermediate skiers who are actively working on their carving and want a ski that won't punish small mistakes while they build confidence and speed. It's equally at home as a first "real" pair of skis for someone graduating out of full rental gear, or as a dependable, low-fuss daily driver for skiers who mostly stick to groomed runs but want a bit of everything-terrain capability in reserve.

Tech That Matters

Auxetic Tech is the headline feature here - the flex pattern shifts shape under load, softening when you ease off and firming up as you load into a turn. It's a big part of why this ski dampens mistakes instead of punishing them. Superframe construction adds torsional stiffness through the ski, holding an edge as speed picks up, without piling on extra weight.
That's paired with a lightweight synthetic (composite) core inside the Super Frame chassis, which keeps swing weight low and the ski maneuverable, and a UHM C base for durable, low-maintenance glide. Rounding it out is the included PR 11 GW binding, built with Head's TX toe for secure retention, smooth power transfer, and full GripWalk sole compatibility — so it just works with the boots most skiers already own.

Sizing

Sizes run 156, 163, 170, and 177cm. Stand this ski next to you and use your nose as the mark for an intermediate skier working on technique - that's where most Discovery 74 buyers land. Ski closer to your chin if you're newer to the sport and still finding your edges. Lean toward the taller sizes if you're skiing faster, covering more terrain, or just feel more confident carrying speed. The shorter lengths turn quicker and feel more playful at low speed - good for someone still building comfort on blue terrain.

Why Willi's

We've been fitting Pittsburgh skiers since 1970, and setup matters as much as the ski itself. Our techs mount and test every PR 11 GW binding in-house, and we'll adjust DIN settings to match your weight, height, and ability. Stop by any of our three locations and we'll get you sized right the first time.