Ski Reviews
SKI reviews the best new skiing products all year long. From testing skis and ski boots at organized tests to putting new ski apparel and backcountry ski gear through the wringer all over the world, our staff of skiers knows how to tell the best from the rest. We only publish ski gear reviews and videos of products that perform well, so if you see it here, you should really check it out at your local ski shop soon.
The 6 Best All-Mountain Skis for Hard-Charging Experts
SKI’s top picks for experts who ski fast, drive hard, and demand precision.
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7 Skis That Make Moguls Fun, Not Punishing
From forgiving beginner models to agile, expert-level skis, these picks make bashing bumps more fun.
After Years on the Mantra, This Is the Völkl Ski I’d Choose Now
The Revolt 101 made me rethink everything I love about Völkl skis.
We Tested 500+ Products for the 2026 Winter Gear Guide. These 17 Are the Best of the Best.
SKI’s expert testers logged thousands of vertical feet to find the best skis, boots, and winter gear of 2026. These are the winners.
Is the Nordica Enforcer Still One of the Best All-Mountain Skis on the Market?
Small updates to this legacy model improve upon the Enforcer's already legendary reputation
The Limited-Edition Ski Gear That’s On Our Editors’ Wishlist
For skiers who want something truly unique, these limited-edition drops deliver art, performance, and serious bragging rights.
We Couldn’t Pick Just One "Best" Backcountry Ski. So We Picked Six.
Whether you’re chasing vert, powder, or big-mountain lines, these skis deliver on every mission.
This Pro-Level Powder Ski Is Shockingly Approachable
This big-mountain charger floats like a dream and won’t punish you on the groomer back to the lift.
6 Skis That Will Help You Ski Powder Like You Always Dreamed You Could
These skis are built to float, slash, and send when it’s absolutely nuking.
7 Women’s Skis That Shine in Powder and Crush Crud
Our expert testers skied dozens of models to find the best planks for deep, variable days.
The Women's Ski That Doesn’t Believe in “Bad Conditions”
Testers agreed: this wide all-mountain ski makes skiing powder, crud, and even hardpack feel easy.
Want a Wide Ski That Floats But Can Still Rip Groomers? This Is It.
When conditions go from fluffy to firm, this ski doesn’t just keep up—it charges.
7 Wide Skis That Don’t Fall Apart When the Powder’s Tracked Out
From chop and bumps to chalk and groomers, these wide all-mountain skis proved they can handle it all.
Fresh Powder, Fresh Art: Atomic Drops a Limited-Edition Ski
The Bent 110 GFD is the company’s third homage to the iconic jam band, and it’s sure to be one good ride.
This Carving Ski Was Made for Experts Who Live for Precision and Speed
The Head WC Rebels e-Race delivers diehard stability on firm snow and top performance for advanced skiers.
7 Carving Skis That Make Firm Groomers Feel Like Hero Snow
These skis hold an edge, reward good technique, and make every groomer feel like a racetrack.
9 Skis That Make Low-Tide Conditions Not Just Bearable, But Fun
Precision, responsiveness, and control: the frontside skis that crushed our SKI Test and stood out from the pack.
The Skis That Will Make You a More Powerful, Precise Skier
Sharp edge hold, smooth turns, and serious stability: these are the year’s best carving skis for women.
The Carving Ski That Will Teach You To Love Ripping Groomers Again
The Fischer RC4 Noize brings World Cup precision to the masses—without the unforgiving race flex.
7 Women’s Skis That Will Make You Fall in Love With Groomer Days
These top-performing women’s models make skiing the frontside exciting all season long.
One Ski to Rule the Resort: 2026’s Best All-Mountain Skis
Dozens of testers took hundreds of laps to answer one question: which skis truly do it all?
6 Women’s All-Mountain Skis That Inspire Confidence in Any Conditions
Our expert testers put dozens of women’s skis to the test—these are the six best for all-mountain versatility and performance
This Rossignol Ski Is a Carvaholic’s Dream
This ski isn’t just for carving fanatics—it’s for anyone who wants confidence and control on groomers.
The Ski That Surprised Our Female Testers With Its Power
This high-performance frontside ski delivers exceptional edge hold, stability, and control for advanced skiers.
The 2026 Winter Gear Guide
Get ready for ski season with the 2026 SKI Winter Gear Guide. Our experts tested the best skis, boots, and gear for peak performance.
This Is the Best Women’s All-Mountain Ski We Tested, Hands Down
The Rossignol Arcade W 94 doesn’t just keep up with you—it helps you become a better skier.
The All-Mountain Ski That Can Do It All—If You Can Keep Up
The Stormrider 95 blends precision, power, and all-mountain versatility, winning over expert skiers with its silky-smooth ride in every condition.
Our Favorite Skis Are On Sale At Evo—Save Up To $300
Score discounts as deep as the powder you’ll be cruising through with these skis.
We Tested 175 Skis. These Are the Models We’re Most Excited About for 2026.
From perennial faves to updated and brand-new models, these are the skis that stood out over months of testing.
The 2 New Rossignol Skis We’re Most Excited to Test This Season
The new Sender Free 100 and Arcade 94 fill gaps in Rossignol's current lineups. Here's why we're excited.
First Impressions of the Pisteworks 79, the Carbon Carving Ski from DPS
The DPS Pisteworks 79 takes carbon fiber technology into frontside carving, offering a lightweight yet stable ride—here’s how it performed.
Score Our Favorite Skis for 40 Percent off During Evo’s Anniversary Sale
Don't miss out on some of the best deals happening right now on our favorite skis
Blackcrows Reinvented the Ski That Started It All—and Made It Way Better
Thanks to some big updates, the reimagined Corvus is looser, faster, and way more fun to ski.
The 2025 Winter Gear Guide
We put hundreds of piece of gear to the test last season to bring you our 2025 Winter Gear Guide. The skis, boots, apparel, and accessories featured on this page represent the best on the market this winter.
The Best Powder Ski of 2025: Peak 110 by Bode
Bode Miller scored a big win with testers for this fast-and-furious powder ski
Our Favorite Powder Ski for Women: Armada ARW 112
We challenge you to find a more playful, intuitive ladies’ powder ski
Rossignol Rallybird Soul 102: Our Favorite Wide All-Mountain Ski for Women
This new soft-snow tool is truly awesome at everything—and suitable for nearly everyone.
The Best Wide All-Mountain Ski of 2025: Rossignol Sender Soul 102
This reincarnation of the dearly departed Soul 7 is an all-mountain ski for the masses
Our Favorite Carving Ski of 2025: Head WC Rebels e-Speed
You might not be a World Cup racer, but you can play pretend on this ski
The Best Women’s Carving Ski of 2025: Rossignol Nova 14 Ti
This playful carving ski makes lapping the frontside ridiculously fun
The Best Frontside Ski of 2025: Rossignol Arcade 88
This versatile frontside ski bested the competition in almost every category.
Our Favorite Frontside Ski for Women: Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Blizzard gave this top-selling classic a serious upgrade and it's even better than it was before.
Our Favorite 2025 All-Mountain Ski for Women: Fischer Ranger 96
It’s technically a unisex ski, but ladies love what it does for them on and off the groomed
The Best All-Mountain Ski of the Year: Salomon Stance 96
This versatile and accessible all-mountain tool bested the rest in the test.
The Best Skis of 2025 Are Now On Sale, Some Up to $340 Off
Score these tester-favorite models for a killer price before inventory runs out.
Sneak Peek: Our Favorite Skis For 2025 (So Far)
We tested more than 150 skis this season. These nine brand-new and redesigned models made a memorable first impression.
This New All-Mountain Ski Is the Most User-Friendly Ski I Tested This Season
The Liberty Radian 92 is more versatile and refined than any Liberty I've skied in the past.
These Carving Skis Have Me Questioning My Identity as a Powder Skier
If carving the groomed side of the mountain is this fun, maybe I’m not a jam band-loving powder skier after all?
Nordica Debuts Enforcer and Santa Ana Redesign for 2024-’25
The overhaul promises to infuse the best of the original Enforcer and Enforcer Free models into a more playful, user-friendly Enforcer family.
Blizzard Unveils New Line to Replace Its Popular Brahma, Bonafide, and Cochise Skis
Blizzard's new Anomaly lineup, a collection of four all-mountain skis, will take the place of the brand's popular bull-themed chargers in 2025.
Run, Don’t Walk, to Get These 5 Limited Edition Skis Before They’re Gone
Think of these skis as collector's items that you can actually play with.
The 10 Best Skis for Early-Season Turns on Hard Snow
These skis will convince you that skiing on man-made snow in December is, in fact, quite exciting.
First Look: Rossignol Forza 70
The innovative minds at Rossignol have changed the game again. These finely tuned carving skis are a must-have for skiers obsessed with angles and speed.
How SKI Decides Which Skis Make the Gear Guide—And Which Don’t
Inside the SKI Test: discover the scoring system and expert insights behind our annual Gear Guide.
Peak Ski Company Earns Unprecedented Ski-Test Praise
Just one year in, the Montana-based upstart is earning outsized levels of ratings and high-mark reviews across all models and spanning the industry
The No. 1 All-Mountain Ski of 2024: Nordica Enforcer 100
Testers once again named this burly charger the best performing all-mountain ski of the year
The 2024 Winter Gear Guide
We tested more than 300 products to help you separate the best from the rest
The Top Performing Skis of 2024
We tested more than 100 pairs of skis. These 10 were the best in test.
The Best Women’s Backcountry Skis of 2024
These lightweight skis don’t just power up the skintrack. They’re bonafide downhill performers.
The Best Women’s Powder Skis of 2024
These wide, rockered planks will help you milk those powder days for all they are worth
Review: 2024 Fischer Ranger 96
Technically a unisex ski, this Ranger impressed the heck out of our female testers
Review: Völkl Rise Beyond 96 W
Low-tide backcountry conditions? These sticks will make the best of it.
Review: 2024 Stöckli Stormrider 102
This smooth operator excels in crud and at speed
Review: 2024 Nordica Spitfire DC 74 Pro FTD
Skiers who like to put the pedal to the metal will appreciate the beauty of this carving machine
Review: 2024 Blizzard Rustler 9
Meet the all-new Rustler 9, the lovechild of the old Rustler and the stalwart Bonafide
Review: 2024 RMU Apostle 106 Carbon Tour
This burly backcountry charger eats crud for breakfast
Review: 2024 Salomon QST Blank
For the third year in a row, this ski bested the rest in the powder category
Review: 2024 Stöckli Laser WRT Pro
This year’s best carving ski will allow you to live out your World Cup racing fantasy
Review: 2024 Nordica Unleashed 114
If you’re looking for a powder ski that handles like an all-mountain charger, look no further
Review: 2024 Blizzard Thunderbird R15 WB LTD
This fully cambered carving stick gets kudos for its dependability underfoot
Review: 2024 Blizzard Sheeva 9
If you like the Black Pearl but like a little more energy from your skis, try these sticks on for size
Review: 2024 Blizzard Sheeva 11
The newly redesigned Sheeva 11 is even more fun than her predecessor
Review: 2024 Nordica Santa Ana 88
This frontside ski for ladies blends energy, balance, and predictability
Review: 2024 Peak 98 by Bode
This flagship ski of Bode Miller’s brand is charging out of the start gate at, well, Miller’s pace
Review: 2024 Blizzard Rustler 10
The redesigned Rustler 10 is now more approachable and energetic than ever before
Review: 2024 Blizzard Rustler 11
It’s risky to update a perennial favorite. We’re happy to report the risk paid off.
Review: 2024 Salomon Stance 88 W
A key construction update makes this ski way more fun than its previous iteration
Review: 2024 Völkl M6 Mantra
If you’re an advanced or expert all-mountain skier, the M6 is your quiver-killer
Review: 2024 Elan Ripstick 94 W Black Edition
Think you have to give up edge performance to get a solid all-rounder? Think again.
Review: 2024 Völkl Mantra 102
This is an all-mountain charger with a knack for laying it over on edge