Line Pandora 95

The Pandora 95 was the testers’ favorite Line of the test (and the only one that medaled). Lighter testers liked it, heavier ones did not. All agreed it’s best suited for lesser experts. At slower speeds, it was easy and playful, and perfectly happy skidding and smearing turns. But get it up to speed, and it felt unstable, lacking tip and tail engagement. It balked in crud, too, lacking the persistence to plow through it. In short, a fun and relaxing ride for laidback skiers. “An easygoing weekend warrior special,” Brent said.

Strengths: Playfulness, Forgiveness