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Head Discovery 78 Sport

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Alpine ski set Discovery 78 Sport + bindings


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Alpine ski set Discovery 78 Sport + bindings

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  • Men
  • Winter 2027
  • Beginner - Intermediate
  • All-mountain
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Product description — Discovery 78 Sport

Designed to help you explore the resort with confidence, the Discovery 78 Sport from Head is an accessible all-mountain ski that makes it easy to improve your skills both on and off-piste.

What are the features of the Head Discovery 78 Sport ski?

With a 78 mm waist, this ski maintains good performance on the piste while remaining versatile off-piste. The rocker at the tip makes it easier to initiate turns and provides a smoother ride in soft snow. The classic camber maintains grip on groomed snow and helps stay in control when the pace picks up. The composite wood core, Auxetic, and graphene provide a progressive flex that allows you to modulate your pressure without making the ski too demanding.

Who is the Head Discovery 78 Sport ski designed for?

This ski is designed for beginner to intermediate skiers who want to improve with an accessible, reassuring, and adaptable ski capable of transitioning from the piste to off-piste without requiring too much physical effort.

What are the main qualities of the Head Discovery 78 Sport ski?

Accessibility

Control

Versatility

Is the Discovery 78 Sport easy to edge?

Yes. The rocker at the tip helps initiate turns, while the progressive flex supports edge engagement without any sudden reactions.

Does the Discovery 78 Sport remain stable on the piste?

Yes, at moderate to sustained speeds. The classic camber and Superframe construction provide consistent handling on groomed snow.

Does the Discovery 78 Sport handle well in soft-pack snow?

Yes. Its tip rocker and all-mountain performance allow for a smooth ride when the snow becomes softer or more uneven.

What sets the Discovery 78 Sport apart from the Discovery 74 Pro?

The Discovery 78 Sport focuses more on accessibility and progression with its composite wood core, while the Discovery 74 Pro offers a more precise and dynamic response on the piste thanks to its wood core.

Detailed specifications

Ski category

All-mountain

Level

Beginner - Intermediate

Advandced Program

  • Ease of use

  • Freestyle

  • Powder

  • Piste

Skis weight (flat)

3.21 kg

  • 128
  • 78
  • 110

Camber

Traditional camber + rocker

Traditional camber + rocker

Technical data Ski Discovery 78 Sport

  • Shape
    Directional (front tip)
  • Level
    Beginner - Intermediate
  • Reference nr
    H27HEAD589584
  • Technologies
    Graphène™
    Construction Cap Sandwich
    UHM C Base
    Allride Rocker

Tips and advice

How to choose the length of your skis?

After using our calculator, you can explore further with our guides (depending on your skiing style):

And to see the method in action, here’s our video tutorial (example focused on piste / all-mountain skiing, with useful benchmarks whatever your style).

How to choose the size of your piste and all-mountain skis?

At glisshop.co.uk, you’ll find one of the most comprehensive ski selections available online. To choose the right pair, start with three simple criteria: your ability level, your preferred terrain (piste, all-mountain, freeride, freestyle, touring), and your budget.

To refine your selection, several options are available:

  1. The advanced search tool: located at the top of each category page, it allows you to filter by brand, skill level, discipline, and more. By combining these filters, you can quickly narrow down the range and easily find the models best suited to your skiing style.

  2. Contact us on 020 3129 3301: a pair of skis is a technical piece of equipment. Before placing your order, it’s best to make sure the model truly meets your expectations. Our team is here to advise you.

To go further and understand the differences between ski types, take a look at our comprehensive guide 'Which skis to choose?'.

During the process or your order, we'll ask you to complete a form about the mounting of your bindings. With these details, we will be able to mount the bindings with the correct settings. The release value of the bindings is set by a professional skiman, and according to the norm AFNOR FD S 52-748.

If you don't have your own ski boots when you order, the bindings will be pre-mounted. The final settings can be done :

- by a shop if you are renting your ski boots

- by our skiman : you can call us for any technical questions. Our skiman will do the final settings for you. Telephone : 020 3129 3301

All skis you purchase on our website are factory-waxed and tuned. This means they are ready to hit the slopes. However, gear tends to wear and in order to keep it in its best shape, you need to maintain base and edges on a regular basis.

Maintaining your skis is essential for a smooth glide and a solit grip. Frequency of maintenance may vary depending on how often you use your skis, or on how damaged they are. We recommend you to wax them every 10 riding days and at the end of the season. Edges need to be tuned up to 2 times per season if you want to keep a good edge control. However, don't overdo it. Tuning is basically scraping off material. If you do it too often, the edges will vanish after some time.

When your base is damaged and shows shallow scratches or rock gouge, it is possible to repair it.

You can get these repairs done by professional ski shop, or if the gouge is only superficial you may repair it yourself. To do so, you will need special tools and materials such as wax, Ptex for repairing bases, edge sharpeners, etc. You can find them on our website.

All products benefit from a manufacturer guarantee, as long as the damage is caused by a manufacturing defect (may it be hidden or obvious).

Usually, the manufacturer guarantee lasts two years.

Only the manufacturer is able to decide if there has been a 'manufacturing defect' or a 'misuse'. Glisshop is only an intermediary between you and the manufacturer.

The manufacturer's guarantee will not apply if the problem comes from a misuse.

Setting the release value of your bindings is a major safety issue.

In order to fully function and ensure safety, your bindings need to be set according to the Afnor FD S 52-748 standard. We wrote down a guide to help you find out the release value matching your needs.

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When buying a pair of skis, you will have to complete a form asking for your measurements. Please complete it with the most accurate information: it will allow our technicians to adjust precisely your bindings and lower down the risk of injury.