2022 Best Men’s Frontside Skis: Blizzard Brahma 88
If you like to go fast, keep it on edge, and are a strong skier, then the Blizzard Brahma 88 is a solid frontside ski for you.
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Reviews of the best skis, boots, bindings, apparel, and accessories of the year.
Reviews of the best skis, boots, bindings, apparel, and accessories of the year.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Nordica Santa Ana 98
This perennial favorite continues to impress with its versatility.
Best Men’s Carving Skis of 2022: Blizzard Thunderbird R15 WB
Find out what SKI Magazine's Testers thought about the all-new Blizzard Thunderbird R15 WB carving ski for 2021-'22's winter season.
The No. 1 Men’s All-Mountain Wide Ski of 2022: Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
The Nordica Enforcer 104 Free has won the All-Mountain Wide category for three years in a row. Here's why it's such an awesome ski.
Best Men’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Armada Declivity 88 C
Check out the details plus our testers' thoughts and rankings for the all-new Armada Declivity 88 C frontside ski.
Best Men’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Stöckli Stormrider 88
Find out everything you need to know about the all-new Stöckli Stormrider 88's performance based on the results of the SKI Magazine test.
Best Men’s Carving Skis of 2022: Head World Cup Rebels eSpeed
Check out the Head World Cup Rebels eSpeed Carving Ski, which earned top scores in Stability at Speed and Hard Snow Integrity at SKI Test.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: K2 Mindbender 98 Ti Alliance
This women's-specific all-mountain ski is light enough to be playful, sturdy enough to take on the whole mountain.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Kästle FX96 Ti
The classic Kästle FX96 has Titanal again, which makes it a stout, freeride-oriented all-mountain charger from Austria.
The Best Women’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Dynastar M-Pro 84 W
The Dynastar M-Pro 84 W impressed SKI's testers with how forgiving, light, and accessible it is. Read SKI's full review and ranking here.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Stöckli Stormrider 95
The new Stöckli Stormrider 95 raises the bar for supple feel and power at speed. Find out why this was many of our testers' top ski.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Stöckli Nela 88
This women's-specific all-mountain ski is one smooth operator.
The Best Men’s Jackets and Pants of 2022
Hit the refresh button with a new kit this season. These are top choices for performance and style.
The Best Men’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Scott Slight 93
The Scott Slight 93 is a wide, all-mountain-oriented Frontside ski. Find out what SKI Mag's expert crew of testers thought about the ski.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Stöckli Stormrider 102
Check out the all-new Stöckli Stormrider 102 and see what the SKI Magazine Test Crew thought about it at the annual SKI Test.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Blizzard Black Pearl 97
Big surprise: This Blizzard carves up a storm despite its wider waist width.
Best Men’s Carving Skis of 2022: Völkl Deacon 76 Master
If you're ready to master your local beer league or any groomed terrain at all, the Völkl Deacon 76 Master carving ski will get you there.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Blizzard Sheeva 10
This powder plank with the edge grip of a frontside ski.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: K2 Mindbender 108Ti
Back for its third year at the SKI Test, the K2 Mindbender 108Ti continues to be one of the highlights of the line according to our SKI Testers.
The No.1 Women’s Frontside Ski of 2022: Stöckli Nela 80
Ladies, meet your new best friend for frontside fun.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Armada Declivity 102 Ti
The 2022 Armada Declivity 102 Ti is back for another season, and is still one of the most playful wide skis with Titanal available anywhere.
The Best Women’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Rossignol Experience W 86 Basalt
This new Rossignol Experience model has the potential to change the lives of a whole new generation of frontside skiers.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Fischer Ranger 99 Ti
The Fischer Ranger 99 Ti provides fun by the shovelful, just as long as you are keen on getting them up to speed.
The Best Women’s Frontside Skis of 2022: K2 Disruption 81 Ti Alliance
Think K2s are fun but not serious enough to tackle groomers? Think again.
Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Scott Slight 100
The Scott Slight 100 is made for a light skier (or skiers with a light touch), but they can rip in every condition.
The Best Men’s Value Skis of 2022
Save some cash without sacrificing performance with these affordable yet highly competent skis.
The Best Men’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Salomon Stance 90
See what SKI Magazine's expert crew of testers think about the performance of the Salomon Stance 90 Frontside ski.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Blizzard Rustler 10
Playful, strong, and fun, the Blizzard Rustler 10 is freeride-oriented and designed to make the entire mountain a playground.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis: Dynastar M-Free 108
The Dynastar M-Free 108 returns for 2022 as a playful, quick, and maneuverable all-mountain wide option for skiers.
The Best Women’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Blizzard Black Pearl 88
If you're looking for a no-nonsense frontside ski that was bred for hard snow, you've found your ride.
The Best All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Fischer Ranger 102 FR
This unisex ski was tested by both the men and women at SKI Test, and there were some differences in opinion.
Best Men’s Frontside Skis: K2 Mindbender 90Ti
Check out the ski industry's most comprehensive review of the 2022 K2 Mindbender 90Ti Frontside ski, one of SKI Mag's Official Selections.
The Best Men’s Powder Skis of 2022: Salomon QST Blank
This new powder ski deserves all the hype it's getting, and then some.
The Best Women’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Armada Reliance 88 C
Meet one of the most playful, user-friendly frontside skis in all the land.
Best Men’s Carving Skis of 2022: Armada Declivity 82Ti
Learn about the Armada Declivity 82 Ti ski, find out what our testers thought about it at SKI Test, and see last year's review.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Kästle FX96 W
If you like skiing the soft stuff and cruising at speed, this ski is for you.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Kastle ZX108
This ski lives for speed, so if you find yourself hurtling down chutes and back bowls and trying to outrun your sluff, look no further.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: J skis The Masterblaster
Revised for 2022, the J skis Masterblaster is a playful, forgiving all-mountain ski optimized to make skiing fun.
The Best Women’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Elan Wildcat 86 C Black Edition
A fun and exceptionally energetic ski that will challenge any frontside skier to step up her game.
Best Women’s Carving Skis of 2022: Blizzard Phoenix R14 Pro
You can always count on Blizzard to make women's skis that rip as hard as the dude's version.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Elan Ripstick 94 W
It may not be the most playful ski in all the land, but it's stable as all get-out.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Blizzard Bonafide 97
Stiff, fast, and made to be on edge, the Blizzard Bonafide 97 is made to turn the whole mountain into an international speedway.
The Best Frontside Skis of 2022: Nordica Santa Ana 93
Like its narrower sisters, the Santa Ana 93 likes to live life on edge. But that's not all this ski can do.
The Best Women’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Kästle MX88
Bring on the big mountain groomers and dig some trenches.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: 4FRNT MSP CC
This women's-specific all-mountain ski is much more than just a pretty top sheet.
The Best Women’s Powder Skis of 2022: Nordica Santa Ana 110 Free
Ski the deep up top and still manage the skied-out lower slopes with confidence.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Salomon Stance 96
If you love to keep your skis on the snow and to be entirely chatter-free, the Salomon Stance 96 is an ideal all-mountain choice.
The No.1 Carving Ski of 2022: Stöckli Laser AR
The Stöckli Laser AR ski was picked by SKI Magazine testers as the best carving ski of 2022 with high scores for Quickness and Versatility.
New Skis Make Your Brain Light Up Just Like Sex
There’s a neurological reason we love new planks so much. And it’s sexy as hell.
To Procrastinate My Thesis, I Built My Own Wooden Skis
Before it was an industrial process, ski-making was an art that enabled the exploration of the harshest areas of our planet.
How the Brand Behind the Algae Skis is Changing Ski Manufacturing for the Better
WNDR Alpine is a ski company that's on a mission to bring sustainable solutions to snowsports in more ways than just glue made from algae.
7 Ski Brands That Also Make Legit Biking Gear
These guys are your one-stop-shop for winter and summer mountain pursuits.
Here’s the Best Ski Gear On Sale Right Now
Check out these hot ticket items going for bargain basement prices.
Steals of the Week: Nordica Enforcer, K2 Mindbender, Arc’teryx, and More
If you don't jump on these killer gear deals, you're basically throwing money away.
One Year Ahead of Schedule, Dynafit Announces New Ski Line
Despite a hard year for product design and development, the backcountry brand has decided to replace the Beast line with an all-new line now.
Carving vs. Frontside Skis—What’s the Difference?
Both get the job done on hardpack, but it comes down to this: Do you want a scalpel, or a machete?
If You Already Know What Skis You Want For This Winter, Buy Them in July
For what it's worth, the staff at your favorite ski shop just put in their order.
What Ski Designers Mean by “Metal” and Why It Matters
Adding Titanal to a ski's construction can greatly affect how that ski performs on the hill. Here is what it is and what it does.
7 Ski Gear Items Great for the Summer Months, Too
Why put it into storage when you can put it to some good use? These are the best ski gear items to use all summer long (and beyond).
Affordable Ski Helmets That Don’t Skimp On Protection
You need a helmet. You don't need an über-expensive one.
Imagine Skiing Powder on Skis Built with Pond Scum
WNDR increased the amount of bio-based materials in all their skis for the 2021-'22 season, including the all-new, super fat WNDR Reason 120.
Get the Best Bang For Your Buck With These Goggles Under $100
Stretch your dollars with goggs that offer optical clarity and UV protection at a fair price.
What’s Great (and What’s Less Great) about the Pret Fury X Ski Helmet
This helmet comes so, so close to being perfect. But there's just one thing holding it back from being the best helmet ever.
This New Ski Boot Bag Won’t Make You Look Like a Douchebag
The brand formerly known as Douchebags just released the new Db Duplex duffel that happens to comfortably hold your ski boots and more.
10 Frontside Skis That Don’t Have a Speed Limit
Like to ski fast? These are the skis you can kick into high gear without worrying about engine failure.
5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Ski Boots Online
Do your research before you pull the trigger on that killer online deal.
What’s Great (and What’s Less Great) about The North Face FUTURELIGHT
The North Face took a big gamble when they called it quits with Gore-Tex and released their own waterproof/breathable fabric. Does it work?
Transform Your Truck into the Ultimate Adventure Rig with This Gear
Going on an adventure? Outfit your tailgate with these handy items to make storage and travel a breeze during your next big skiing road trip.
You Don’t Need Skinny Skis to Rail on Groomers
Looking for an all-mountain ski that can also slice up the frontside? Try these on for size.
Take a Look Inside the Austrian Factory Producing America’s Best-Selling Skis
Deep in the heart of the Austrian Alps, one factory is producing the top-performing—and best-selling—skis in North America.
The Best Gifts for Dads Who Ski (And Do Other Summer Stuff, Too)
If your dad skis, fishes, rides, or abides, these are all the things he'd be stoked to get for Father's Day 2021.
Help Pit Viper Donate a Boatload of Cash to Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Check out Sierra Shafer's author page.
Picture’s New Freeride Shell Raises the Standard for Sustainable Performance
Made with a unique waterproof/breathable membrane and a sustainable DWR coating, the Picture Folder Jacket delivers next-level performance.
How Well Does Sugar Cane Perform as a Technical Skiing Fabric?
Make partially from processed sugar cane waste, this new freeride kit from Picture Organic Clothing doesn't melt when wet.
What’s Great (and What’s Less Great) About the Salomon Stance Skis
Salomon launched an entirely new line of all-mountain skis in 2020, and the Stance line probably deserves more attention.
7 Items that Will Make Your Backcountry Summer Ski Adventure Even More Awesome
You've got your skis, pack, beacon/shovel/probe, and a good attitude. Don't forget this stuff to keep your summer ski adventure fun.
Not All Ski Cores Are Created Equal—Here’s What You Need to Know
You don’t have to be a ski historian or engineer to understand why wood is important for ski construction. Here's what you need to know.
Stay Warm and Keep Plastics Out of the Landfill With This Innovative New Insulation
The insulation innovator's latest ThermoPlume insulation is made from 100-percent recycled post-consumer materials but works like down.
The Best Boot Bags for the Weekend Warrior and Destination Skiers
Our favorite, tried and true boot bags to protect your most essential piece of ski equipment.
Why You Shouldn’t Try Regluing Your Backcountry Skins
It might save you a few bucks in the short term, but investing in skins that use next-level adhesives is the best solution to glue problems.