The Best All-Mountain Skis of 2025, Ranked (Updated with Spring Sales)

Updated April 2025: With the ski season coming to an end, now’s the time to shop for new skis and score a killer deal. Many of our top picks are now on sale as shops clear out their inventory, and we’ve reflected those price drops in our guide. Some of the top-ranked skis may be out of stock or steeply discounted because they’re being replaced by new models next season; in these cases, we’ve included notes about which new models to be on the lookout for in the fall.  

In some ways, the all-mountain category is one of the most difficult to review—we’re necessarily looking for the jack of all trades and the master of none here. Any ski that veers too far toward firm snow stability might as well end up in the frontside category, while another that specializes in float and maneuverability could just as easily be a powder ski.

So we dug in and teased out what makes the ideal one-ski-quiver. We tested 17 all-mountain skis at our 2024 SKI Test at Mt. Rose, Nevada, searching for the planks that can do it all, from carving up groomers and bashing bumps to chewing up crud and floating through the fluff. The 13 winners listed here will leave you grinning, legs gassed and hungry for more.

Watch: Behind the Scenes of the 2024 SKI Test

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At a Glance

1. Best in Test: Salomon Stance 96 (Out of Stock)
2. Most Playful: Rossignol Super Black Ops 98 ($700 $455)
3. For Carving: Völkl M7 Mantra ($850 $595)
4. For Crud: Nordica Enforcer 99 ($800 $640)
5. For Chargers: Blizzard Anomaly 94 ($750 $600)
6. Armada Declivity 92 Ti ($800 $640)
7. Stöckli Stormrider 95 ($1,299 $1,039)
8. Fischer Ranger 96 ($800)
9. Head Kore 93 ($699 $419)
10. Peak 98 by Bode ($869)
11. Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 ($800 $600)
12. Dynastar M-Pro 94 ($700)
13. Line Pandora 99 ($600 $420)

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Ski	Waist Width	Price	Pros	Cons
Salomon Stance 96	96 mm	$800	Versatile; good on hard snow	Not great in powder
Rossignol Super Black Ops 98	98 mm	$700	Accessible; playful	Skis short
Völkl M7 Mantra	96 mm	$850	Precise; good carver	Unforgiving
Nordica Enforcer 99	99 mm	$800	Good in crud; stability at speed	Sluggish to pivot
Blizzard Anomaly 94	94 mm	$750	Good on firm snow; great stability at speed	Demanding
Armada Declivity 92 Ti	92 mm	$800	Poppy; versatile	Not as reliable in crud or at speed
Stöckli Stormrider 95	95 mm	$1,299	Smooth and stable at speed	Not great in powder
Fischer Ranger 96	96 mm	$800	Accessible; good stability	Not very playful; not great on hard snow
Head Kore 93	93 mm	$699	Quick; responsive	Not reliable in crud
Peak 98 by Bode	98 mm	$869	Great carver; good on firm snow	Demanding; not lively
Black Diamond Impulse 98 Ti	98 mm	$800	Great flotation; quick	Not reliable on firm snow
Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti	94 mm	$700	Very quick; good bite on firm snow	Not playful; demands good technique
Line Pandora 99	99 mm	$600	Super playful; very forgiving	Not stable at high speed; not great on firm snow

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1. Best in Test

Salomon Stance 96 (Orig. $800)

Editor’s note: For the 2026 season, Salomon will replace the Stance 96 with the new Stance 96 Pro. We scoured the web, but we couldn’t find the current model in stock anywhere. 

Out of Stock

Score: 7.8/10
Lengths: 168, 176, 182, 188 cm
Dimensions: 132-96-114 mm
Radius: 20 m (182 cm)
Weight: 1,920 g (182 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ At home in any conditions
⊕ Great stability on firm snow
⊗ Average flotation
⊗ Slightly hooky tail

Salomon’s Stance 96 is a chameleon—it adapted seamlessly to everything Mt. Rose threw at it, including groomers, chutes, bowls, and bumps. While other skis outperform the Stance 96 in one category or another, it proved to be the most well-rounded model in the test. It’s a supremely versatile ski that we think will get along with anyone—from intermediates still working on their skills to seasoned experts adventuring beyond the groomers.

“This ski eases into a turn but settles in and holds strong,” reported tester Luke Larsen, owner of the Lifthouse Ski Shop in Salt Lake City, Utah. “The tip lets the ski play over bumps and it feels like the ski has full suspension.”

That said, some testers noted that the tip of the ski, which bends easily into carved turns, can start to feel a little squirrelly when approaching highway speeds. If you let your weight drop to the backseat on the Stance 96, you might find the ski’s tail slow to release.

An energetic carver and a nimble bump ski, our testers were impressed no matter where they pointed the Stance 96. In fact, we kept calling it the perfect travel ski. Your group chat can’t decide if they want to ski Stowe in January or Jackson in March? Our advice? Just grab the one ski that won’t bat an eye wherever the journey takes you.

Read our full review of the Salomon Stance 96 here

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2. Most Playful

Rossignol Super Black Ops 98 (Orig. $700)

Editor’s note: Rossignol’s Super Black Ops skis are part of a limited edition line. Rossi plans to release the next iteration of its limited edition Super Black Ops 98 in the fall. But if you ski short skis, you can still score this version for cheap!

$455 at Ski Essentials

Score: 7.7/10
Lengths: 162, 172, 182, 192 cm
Dimensions: 131-98-121 mm
Radius: 19 m (182 cm)
Weight: 2,000 g (182 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Accessible
⊕ Nimble
⊗ Skis short
⊗ Centered mount means lots of tail

The Rossignol Super Black Ops 98 is bringing freeride skiing back to the future, sporting some wild nineties graphics and an updated Titanal layer atop its wood core. Built on the same twin-tipped platform as the previous Black Ops 98, the added layer of metal brings with it some welcome horsepower to the belovedly playful shape.

Testers appreciated the Super Black Ops in anything remotely soft—be that groomers, bumps, or off-piste terrain. “This is a true one-ski-quiver for a strong skier,” said Chad Jacob, a ski racing coach at Bristol Mountain, NY. “It wants to be skied wide open, full throttle—but it’s responsive and energetic in tight spots.”

Our testers were split on the ski’s carving ability. Some thought it handled groomers amazingly well for its twintip profile, and some thought the ski was sluggish edge to edge, but all agreed that it was one of the best bump skis in its class.

The large amount of tail splay on the Super Black Ops is a double-edged sword: For one, it makes the ski incredibly easy to whip around and release (something that will appeal to both beginners looking to noodle and experts looking to shut down speed quickly). But at the same time, it’s paired with a forward mount point that puts a lot of tail behind the skier. That’s great for skiing switch and feeling balanced in the air, but can make it tricky to find equilibrium when pressuring the front of your boot.

The key to loving this ski is all in the sizing. Rossignol offers the Super Black Ops in 10-centimeter gaps, so choosing the right length is important. Size down for a quick, maneuverable bump ski that can spin and slash; size up for a freeride platform that will love the fall line and push through anything in its path.

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3. Best for Carving

Völkl M7 Mantra (Orig. $850)

Editor’s note: The Völkl M7 Mantra will remain unchanged for the 2026 season. At almost $300 off the original price and with lots of length options still available at Völkl, this is a screamin’ deal. 

$595 at Evo $595 at Völkl

Score: 7.5/10
Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm
Dimensions: 139-96-121 mm
Radius: 16.8 m (177 cm)
Weight: 2,090 g (177 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Precise turn engagement
⊕ Wicked carver
⊗ Unforgiving
⊗ Not remotely playful

In the underbelly of a German race room, Völkl has continued to tinker with its legacy Mantra line, dialing the all-new M7 Mantra all the way up to 11. It’s just as powerful and precise as the previous version, but much more agile.

Our testers were thrilled to drive the M7 Mantra in gargantuan arcs down fresh corduroy and blast through the crud left by a 150-plus mile-per-hour windstorm at Mt. Rose. While the M7 stays true to the Mantra name, its new shape dips slightly quicker into a turn, and can do so at slower speeds. The new 4-D radius combines a number of different sidecuts in complicated ways, but the result is this: it makes the ski engage quicker from the tip in short-radius turns without sacrificing stability at speed.

The consensus among our crew of 19 testers was that this ski is going to be wildly popular. “This is the all-mountain ski that is going to fit a large swath of the market,” said Rob Hudson, a Colorado skier and former Outside staffer. “Advanced skiers will love its power and Eastern race feel, while Western skiers will love its easy turn initiation and ample flotation.”

That said, a Mantra is a Mantra: The M7 is not a forgiving or loose platform for intermediate skiers—get in the backseat and you’ll be taken for a ride. But it’s a good choice for talented skiers who want Formula 1-level cornering grip and don’t mind a demanding ski.

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4. Best for Crud

Nordica Enforcer 99 (Orig. $800)

Editor’s note: The 2026 version of the Nordica Enforcer 99 is already available at Evo for $850. It includes slight construction tweaks that testers say were noticeable—in a good way—and a new topsheet. But if it were us, we’d still buy this model for $160 off the original price. 

$640 at REI

Score: 7.4/10
Lengths: 167, 173, 179, 185, 191 cm
Dimensions: 133-99-121 mm (185 cm)
Radius: 18.5 m (185 cm)
Weight: 2,100 g (185 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Chews up crud
⊕ Outstanding stability at speed
⊗ Sluggish to pivot
⊗ Demands good technique

Gone are the days where the Nordica Enforcer 100 appeared in every single lift line. But that’s only because the new Enforcer 99 is such a worthy replacement. Nordica totally overhauled the ski for the 2025 season, augmenting the rocker profile and turning up the tail so that the rocker travels a bit deeper toward the heel piece and splays taller.

This new tail shape delivered a precise and powerful feel when put on edge. We could change the shape of the turn with a touch of shin pressure or additional edge angle and still feather out the tails at a moment’s notice. It takes some muscle to do so, however, and some testers found the Enforcer 99 tough to pivot at slow speeds.

The combination of raw power and the ability to fine-tune how the ski engages took a little getting used to in cruddy bumps and requires some skill, leading testers to recommend the Enforcer 99 primarily to proficient technical skiers. But once our testers figured it out, they were in love. Tester Cooper Johnson, a ski tech from Aspen, called the Enforcer 99 “a beast that loves charging through crud at high speeds. Nothing really gets in its way.”

Power and approachability are a pairing rarely found in skis with origins in a World Cup lineage, but that’s the new Enforcer 99. It’s more adaptable to mixed terrain, making this version much more fun than the Enforcers of the past.

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5. Best for Chargers

Editor’s note: The Blizzard Anomaly 94 gets a graphic update for the 2026 season but otherwise remains unchanged. Buy this ski for $150 off the original price while you can.

Blizzard Anomaly 94 (Orig. $750)

$600 at Evo $600 at REI

Score: 7.33/10
Lengths: 164, 170, 176, 182, 188 cm
Dimensions: 132.5-94-114.5 mm
Radius: 18.5 m (182 cm)
Weight: 2,100 g (182 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Best in class on firm snow
⊕ Excellent stability
⊗ Demanding
⊗ Less versatile in soft snow

We were ready to march on Mittersill, Austria when we heard the Bonafide and Brahma were getting the ax. We should have trusted that Blizzard knows how to make an incredible all-mountain ski. From our first run on the new Anomaly 94, we knew we could lower our pitchforks.

This ski impressed us across the board, but especially with its performance at speed and on firm snow. That’s not all too surprising for a Blizzard ski—but we were surprised just how capable the Anomaly 94 proved even at lower speeds. The shovel splay is higher than that of the Blizzard all-mountain skis of yore, and that helps the ski navigate with finesse in firm off-piste terrain and bumps.

“You can rail a groomer to your off-piste objective, crush it, then nail the groomer back to the lift,” reported Brady Newton, a cottage ski maker from Salt Lake City.

The caveat here is that for lighter or less aggressive skiers, the Anomaly 94 takes some work to maneuver. This ski’s stiff tail and long effective edge won’t let you noodle and heel a turn, so intermediates or those who prioritize soft-snow performance in their all-mountain ski may want to look elsewhere.

The Anomaly 94 is an all-mountain monster much better-suited to skiing fast on firm and cruddy snow than surfing in fresh. It’s tameable for advanced skiers with some patience and technique, and ideal for those who ski in places where the snowfall is intermittent and don’t let firm conditions get in the way of a good time.

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6. Armada Declivity 92 Ti (Orig. $800)

Editor’s note: The Declivity 92 Ti remains unchanged for the 2026 season. If you ski shorter lengths (164-172 centimeters), get this ski for more than $150 off. 

$640 at Evo $640 at Ski Essentials

Score: 7.3/10
Lengths: 164, 172, 180, 188, cm
Dimensions: 131-92-117 mm
Radius: 17 m
Weight: 1,875 g

Pros and Cons
⊕ Versatile
⊕ Poppy carver
⊗ Can get bucked in crud
⊗ Gets squirrelly at high speeds

Armada, known for its fun-loving park skis, made a big splash when it jumped into the metal-laminate all-mountain ski market in 2020. The Declivity quickly built a reputation as an ultra-versatile ski that loved soft snow but wouldn’t bat an eye if you wanted to drag your hip in a carve back to the chair.

Now Armada has introduced its first major update to the series, swapping a light paulownia core for a stiffer, more energetic poplar. The new construction was most noticeable in the tip of the ski, where the stiffer shovel allowed us to drive the ski even harder and extract much more pop out of the turn.

The weird and wind-affected snow we found at Mt. Rose provided the perfect testing ground for the new Declivity 92 Ti. Our crew found that the light and wide shovel kept us floating above the otherwise hooky wind skin, and once we got to the groomed snow on piste, the powerful tails provided a beautiful finish to a carved turn. You’ll want to stay on these, however. “If you fall too far behind, reloading the tip in a turn isn’t going to happen,” reported Seattle-based tester Otto Gibbons.

The updated core made the ski stronger through the midsection without making it much heavier. This means it can still get knocked around a bit in heavy snow, and it doesn’t have the weight to maintain ultimate stability at very high speeds. But the flip side is that the new Declivity 92 Ti is maneuverable and accessible to a large number of skiers.

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7. Stöckli Stormrider 95 (Orig. $1,299)

Editor’s note: Stöckli will introduce an updated Stormrider 95 with a new shape and construction tweaks next season. Our testers who got on the new Stormrider 95 this season were big fans of the changes. But $200 off the current model is a good deal for a Stöckli ski—and certainly less than the new model will retail for.

$1,039 at Ski Essentials

Score: 7.3
Lengths: 170, 176, 182, 188, cm
Dimensions: 132-95-120 mm
Radius: 18.5 m (182 cm)
Weight: 1,860 g (182 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Loves big turns
⊕ Ultra stable
⊗ Lacks rebound
⊗ Poor flotation
⊗ Expensive

If you searched through our tester feedback form on the Stormrider 95, you’d see the word “smooth” repeated 10 times. That’s just the kind of silky ride Stöckli’s flagship all-mountain ski provides.

The combination of a multi-layer wood core anchored by beech stringers and two sheets of Titanal let you “cruise groomers like a Cadillac DeVille or lay it over like a 1000cc bike on a MotoGP track,” said tester and ski designer Brady Newton.

Part of what makes this ski so versatile is its featherweight construction. While boasting serious power under the hood, the targeted placement of lighter paulownia and poplar woods make this ski weigh in at almost half-a-pound lighter than most of its competitors. That low swing weight is noticeable in steep, off-piste terrain. And while some testers noted that the Stormrider’s stiff forebody is tough to bend into tighter carves and doesn’t like to come to the surface in deep snow, its nimbleness is apparent when you need to pivot or slide.

Stöckli cooked up a carving machine that just feels luxurious. The Swiss engineers at the factory “created such a smooth-feeling ski with silky edge-to-edge transitions wrapped in stunning design,” Newton continued. “It truly skis as nice as it looks.” If effortless initiation into long, sweeping turns is what you look for in a ski, look no further than the Stormrider 95. 

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8. Fischer Ranger 96

Editor’s note: The Fischer Ranger 96 will remain unchanged for the 2026 season. 

$800 at Evo

Score: 7.2/10
Lengths: 159, 166, 173, 180, 187 cm
Dimensions: 128-96-120 mm
Radius: 18 m (173 cm)
Weight: 1,950 g (173 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Accessible power
⊕ Good stability
⊗ Not the most playful
⊗ Not as reliable on hard snow

Fischer’s Ranger line is popular for a very good reason: the ground floor of its performance is accessible, while its ceiling is quite high. This means that just about anyone can click into the Fischer Ranger 96 and have a rip-roaring good time.

Part of that balance comes from the Austrian brand’s subtle marriage of shape and construction. The Ranger is built with a fair bit of rocker that helps skiers slither through zipper-line moguls and pivot when the terrain gets tight and tricky.

“You’ll love the way the Ranger 96 can dance back and forth between the groomers and the trees,” noted tester and ski shop owner Luke Larsen.

The Ranger 96 is also packed with a beech and poplar core, reinforced with an ample-yet-tailored sheet of metal that helps mute out vibrations and deliver stout edge hold—as long as the snow isn’t too icy.

While forgiving and accessible to a wide swath of skiers, some testers thought the Ranger 96 felt a little blah underfoot—a soft-snow-oriented ski that wasn’t as quick or playful to pivot as others in the test.

The Ranger 96 might not be the most lively or energetic, but we still think advanced and expert skiers will appreciate how nimble and tenacious it is. We also wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to intermediates who want a platform on which they can progress—the Ranger 96 can take your skiing to the next level.

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9. Head Kore 93 (Orig. $699)

Editor’s note: Head will replace the current Kore line with a new lineup of Kore models that include Titanal next season. Testers were very impressed with the new models during early testing, but there’s nothing wrong with this version. At more than $200 off and with plenty of length options still available at Ski Essentials, this deal is too good to pass up.

$419 at Ski Essentials

Score: 7.0/10
Lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm
Dimensions: 133-93-115 mm
Radius: 16.4 m (177 cm)
Weight: 1,700 g (177 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Super quick edge-to-edge
⊕ Instantaneous response
⊗ Deflects in crud
⊗ Not the best flotation

When our testers returned the Kore 93 to the racks after skiing it, they were bewildered by just how hard they could push the lightest ski in the test. These skis legitimately feel like they warp the laws of physics. Anyone who has skied a 1,600-gram touring ski knows it doesn’t have the suspension of your average all-mountain ski—but the Kore 93 does.

An exceptional carver, the Kore 93 pulls you across the fall line and delivers an enormous amount of rebound out of its stiff tails. Soft snow calls to this ski like a siren’s song. “On groomers the Kore 93 is nice and snappy from turn to turn,” reported Colorado-based tester Jon Sexauer. “Off-piste, its lighter weight makes it super fun to snake between bumps and wiggle through trees.”

Head came through with a graphics refresh this year but otherwise left the Kore 93 alone, and we’re happy for it. The Kore 93 blends precision and pop in a featherweight package. It might not agree with everyone’s style—some testers found it lacking in the flotation department, and others felt it was too light to tackle chunky snow with confidence—but those drawn to quick, user-friendly skis will be hard-pressed to find a better option.

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10. Peak 98 by Bode

Editor’s note: The Peak 98 by Bode will remain unchanged for the 2026 season.

$869 at Peak

Score: 6.9/10
Lengths: 160, 168, 178, 184, 190, cm
Dimensions: 129-98-117 mm
Radius: 25 m (184 cm)
Weight: 1,978 g (184 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Great carver
⊕ Solid on firm snow
⊗ Demanding
⊗ Not particularly lively

If you’re one of the people who grew up watching Bode Miller tear up the World Cup circuit, chances are you probably own this ski already. But if Miller’s domination was before your time, you still ought to give the Peak 98 a look. The intentional inflection point right in front of the binding, a result of Miller’s proprietary Keyhole Technology, forces the ski to dive into a short-radius turn. That feeling takes some getting used to, but once it becomes familiar, it allows for the utmost control over your turn shapes.

Unsurprisingly, the Peak 98 shines on-piste. “It’s an awesome groomer cranker that anyone on the East Coast would adore,” said tester Courtney Harkins, who runs marketing and communications for the U.S. Ski Team. “In the West, a mountain like Copper, Beaver Creek, or Deer Valley is built for this ski.”

The massive shovel, which helps pull you into a beautiful arc, also floats over and pushes through crud. But make no mistake, this ski was designed by a World Cup champion. The Peak 98’s stiff tails demand constant attention, and the dampness that makes it so powerful on firm snow comes with the tradeoff of a less poppy rebound.

The Peak 98 is more than capable all over the mountain, but for those who primarily want their everyday ski to spark arcs first and bash bumps or ski trees second, it’s a perfect option. This ski wants to be driven hard every single lap and just keeps on giving back.

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11. Black Diamond Impulse 98 Ti (Orig. $800)

Editor’s note: The Black Diamond Impulse 98 Ti will remain unchanged for the 2026 season. At $200 off and with lots of length options still available at Evo, this is a sweet deal!

$600 at Evo $800 at Black Diamond

Score: 6.8/10
Lengths: 161, 168, 175, 182, 189, cm
Dimensions: 132-98-119 mm
Radius: 18 m (182 cm)
Weight: 1,790 g (182 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Best in test flotation
⊕ Turns on a dime
⊗ Nervous in crud and on hard snow

Looks can be deceiving. Upon our first peek at Black Diamond’s redesigned Impulse 98 Ti, we thought the brand had snuck a backcountry ski into the test. The tapered tips, rockered shovel, and tail clip for skins belied the capable all-mountain ride we clicked into. But we weren’t all wrong. Though it’s a snappy groomer-carver and can hold a respectable edge on firm snow, the Impulse Ti 98 really shone in the steep and deep, earning the highest flotation score in our test.

Once Mt. Rose’s iconic Chutes opened, most of the testers who had the opportunity to snag the Impulse 98 Ti off the racks took it straight there. The Chutes are rocky, a little narrow, and seriously steep. Choked with wind-affected powder from a recent storm, they were the perfect place to pivot, slarve, slide, and otherwise wiggle the Impulse to our heart’s content.

The Impulse 98 Ti is “a purebred off-trail ski,” said ski instructor Michael Rogan. And while its carving abilities have improved over previous models—thanks to the addition of a layer of Titanal—the Impulse 98 Ti is still a better choice for intermediate through expert skiers who spend most of their time seeking out soft snow. It doesn’t have the same hard-snow and crud performance chops as the other skis on this list.

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12. Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti

Editor’s note: The Dynastar M-Pro 94 will remain unchanged for the 2026 season. 

$700 at Evo $700 at Ski Essentials

Score: 6.56/10
Lengths: 154, 162, 170, 178, 186, cm
Dimensions: 128-94-118 mm
Radius: 17 m (178 cm)
Weight: 1,900 g (178 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Ultra quick
⊕ Bites into hard snow
⊗ Demands good technique
⊗ Not the most playful

One trait all the skis coming out of the Dynastar factory right now share is that they love speed. They don’t need it to perform, but they thrive when you push them. The updated M-Pro 94 Ti is no exception.

These planks come with Dynastar’s redesigned Hybrid Core 2.0, a novel layup of wood and polyurethane stringers laminated in different orientations. The most common refrain we heard from testers was just how damp this ski felt. It muted out harsh vibrations from the snow and just kept trucking.

The M-Pro 94 Ti’s shape offers a rare combination of maneuverability and power. The massive, spoony shovel floats well above the ski’s waist width and can wind its way through bumps without hooking up, while the powerful, mostly flat tail gives you a big platform to stand on and delivers a gorgeous finish to carved turns. Just don’t expect a feathery, quick release out of a turn—once this ski is on edge, it wants to see a turn through to the end.

“It’s a fun, big-energy ski,” said Colorado-based tester Rob Hudson. “I loved the variety of turn shapes you could make and how you could hammer through the tougher sections.”

True to its Chamonix heritage, the M-Pro 94 Ti shines brightest in techy, firm, and variable terrain. Its tip is primed for hacking quick turns in the steeps, while its stability underfoot will let you motor out the apron—to cheers from the chair.

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13. Line Pandora 99 (Orig. $600)

Editor’s note: The Line Pandora 99 gets a graphic update for the 2026 season but will remain unchanged otherwise. At more than $150 off and with lots of length options still available, this is a bargain price!

$420 at Evo $420 at Line

Score: 6.5/10
Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170, 177, 184 cm
Dimensions: 130-99-120 mm
Radius: 18 m (177 cm)
Weight: 1,940 g (177 cm)

Pros and Cons
⊕ Most playful ski in the test
⊕ Most forgiving ski in the test
⊗ Poor stability at high speeds
⊗ Subpar grip on firm snow

Don’t leave, you’re still in the right section—Line’s popular and playful Pandora is now a unisex ski with sizes that run the whole gamut of gender and ability level.

Our testers appreciated the Pandora 99’s loose and easy nature, calling the ski an “ego booster.” Its soft shovels excel at hooking up and pulling you into fun, poppy carved turns, while its ample tail splay allows you to break free and slash at a moment’s notice. We had the most fun on the Pandora when slowing down a touch and seeking out piles of wind-drifted snow to explode with a flick of the tail.

Skiers who want to plow macht-schnell through crud may want to look elsewhere—the tips of this ski want to fly away at high speeds, compromising its edge grip—especially on hard snow.

“It’s a fun ski to throw sideways into longer, surfy turns in soft snow,” said Colorado-based ski tester Jon Sexauer. “If you approach variable snow and terrain with a playful technique, you’ll have fun bouncing from pile to pile.”

Easy to hook up, release, and get in the air, the Pandora 99 is a good choice for any skier who wants to get airborne and seeks a playful ride. It’s also a great all-mountain ski for intermediates who want to focus on progressing their carving skis—this teaching tool won’t punish user error.

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About the SKI Test

• Skis tested: 17
• Number of testers: 16
• Testing location: Mt. Rose, Nevada
• Average tester age: 37
• Average tester height: 5’10”
• Average tester weight: 182 lbs

The unisex all-mountain skis listed on this page are the cream of this year’s crop. Out of 17 unisex all-mountain skis we tested over the course of the week-long 2024 SKI Test at Mt. Rose, Nevada, these are the 13 sticks that impressed testers most with their ability to tackle anything and everything.

They’re listed in ranked order, with the highest performing ski, the Salomon Stance 96, at the top. Each ski’s overall score is a product of how 16 testers—a mix of men and women who are all advanced and expert skiers from across the country—scored the ski across nine different scoring criteria:

• Versatility
• Crud Performance
• Stability at Speed
• Responsiveness
• Carving
• Quickness
• Forgiveness
• Playfulness
• Flotation

Learn more: Understanding SKI Test Scoring Criteria

When judging an all-mountain ski, we primarily assess how versatile it is in terms of the type of terrain and snow conditions it can handle. At Mt. Rose, we put the all-mountain skis through the wringer, testing them on groomers, in the bumps, in glades, and even in The Chutes—Mt. Rose’s steep extreme terrain, where powder stashes can be found days after the last storm.

Lucky for us, we didn’t have to make do with stale powder. We hit Mt. Rose right after the bomb cyclone that shut down Tahoe-area resorts for four days, a closure designed to give mountain-ops teams enough time to clear the feet of snow that dropped on resorts and roads across the area.

We did, however, contend with some seriously wind-affected snow that kept testers on their toes. The skis that impressed us the most with their ability to inspire confidence and hold steady in variable conditions made this list of the best all-mountain skis of the year.

The skis on this page appear in ranked order, with the highest-scoring ski appearing at the top of the list. Each ski’s overall score is a product of how 16 testers—a mix of men and women who are all advanced and expert skiers from across the country—scored the ski across nine different scoring criteria. We’re big fans of the Salomon Stance 96 and think it sets the benchmark for what an all-mountain ski should do, but it might not be the best choice for every type of skier. We encourage you to dig into each review to learn about each ski’s strengths and weaknesses to find the best ski for you.

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Meet Some of Our Testers

Below are a few of our many testers this year.

Jake Stern

Age: 28 | Height: 5’11” | Weight: 170 lbs

Prior to joining Outside as a digital editor in 2023, Stern held many jobs within the ski industry, but the one constant has been his focus on gear. He was a professional bootfitter at Footloose Sports in Mammoth Lakes, Calif; a ski bum waiting tables at Alta and skiing 120 days a year; and served as editor at Powder and Freeskier. A lifelong skier and gear nerd, he spends every free minute of his winters skiing Mammoth Mountain and exploring the Eastern Sierra backcountry.

Chad Jacob

Age: 40 | Height: 5′10″ | Weight: 195 lbs

Jacob is a ski race coach from the East Coast—and he skis like one. At his home hill of Bristol Mountain, NY, you’ll likely find him carving up icy groomers on a set of skinny skis. Jacob is a veteran gear tester who has tested skis for both Outside and SKI.

Luke Larsen

Age: 42 | Height: 5’10” | Weight: 200 lbs

Larsen owns and operates The Lifthouse Ski Shop in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his brother Zac. He was born and raised in Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons, home of Snowbird, Alta, Brighton, and Solitude. When he was 4, Luke’s father would take him to work at the The Wood Haus Ski Shop at Brighton. He moved over to Snowbird when he was 6 years old to join the race team and continued to race until he was 19. Being a Snowbird boy, Larsen loves deep snow, but getting out on a pair of World Cup GS skis still puts a huge smile on his face.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an All-Mountain Ski?

From groomed runs to moguls to the steep-and-deep freeride terrain, all-mountain skis are designed to take on the entire mountain. They usually feature a waist width bfrom 85 to 100mm and are sold without bindings.

The majority of all-mountain skis that our testers prefer feature wood cores and two sheets of metal in their interior construction—but there are exceptions. Some skis leave out the metal altogether in favor of keeping the ski light and more playful.

It’s hard to beat the versatility of an all-mountain ski, though these skis can be too wide for those who spend the majority of their time on groomers, and too narrow for those who ski mountains blessed with regular and bountiful snowfall.

Read more: Can wider skis hack it back East?

What’s the Difference Between All-Mountain and Frontside Skis?

Truth is, the line can be blurry between these two ski categories since ski manufacturers now work hard to produce well-rounded and versatile skis in both. As a result, you can now find narrow all-mountain skis that also rail on groomers and frontside skis that can hold their own in crud.

That said, there are still some key differences between frontside and all-mountain skis, the biggest being that frontside skis are primarily designed for on-trail performance, while all-mountain skis (even the narrower ones) are engineered to tackle conditions and terrain off the groomers. Learn more here.

What’s the Difference Between Men’s and Women’s Skis?

In truth, most skis are unisex and not gender-specific. Many brands produce the ski with the exact same construction technologies for both genders, but often create two different top sheets to appeal to men vs. women. In general, men and women can often use the same ski but may want to choose different lengths depending on their height and their skiing ability.

A handful of brands are making truly women’s-specific skis, where the ski takes a woman’s physique into account when building the ski. You can find a few of these in our roundup of the best women’s all-mountain skis of 2025.

How Long Do Skis Last?

With proper care and regular maintenance performed by a professional ski tech, skis can last for 200 to 300 days on snow, depending on the size and aggressiveness of the skier. Larger skiers and people who are harder on their equipment will not get as many days on snow before the wood core, edges, or other aspects of the ski become compromised.

Bindings should be tested by a professional ski tech every season, and replaced when they do not meet standardized norms.