Top 10 skis by independent ski brands for chicks who rip.

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Smaller brands build great skis. We set out to find the best.

We spent last week at Aspen Highlands testing next year's boutique and indie brand skis. Reps from some of the companies gave us an on-camera rundown of what they have coming for winter 2011-12. Here are the videos.

Four small ski manufacturers share their favorites