Full Tilt First Chair 10 (2018)

Cabrio/three-piece/Flexon lovers, you know who you are. Testers admit that they’re accustomed to traditional overlap boots. But they know lots of big-time rippers swear by the long, soft for- ward flex of a cabrio, and the First Chair, straight out of Flexon molds, is the original. Park rats and youthful freestylers love its soft landings and backwards skiability, but it’s proven itself a capable all-mountain freerider as well. “Nice close fit out of the box,” Walzer said. “Many skiers embrace this fit and stance, and they’re loyal.”