Review: 2024 Blizzard Phoenix R14 Pro
This carving stick cuts through hard snow like a knife through butter
Ski Reviews
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.
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.
Review: 2024 Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus
This approachable Rossi is a confidence-inspiring all-mountain tool
Review: 2024 Salomon Stance 90
This ski got a redesign, and the result is a more versatile frontside ride
Review: 2024 Völkl Blaze 114
This unisex powder ski impressed our female testers with its confidence-inspiring performance
Review: 2024 4FRNT MSP CC
If you don’t know about this top-performing women’s all-mountain ski, it’s time to change that
Review: 2024 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
Featuring a little more party in the back, this Enforcer likes to play in the deep stuff
Review: 2024 Salomon QST Echo 106
Finally, a QST model specifically designed for backcountry adventures
Review: 2024 Rossignol Nova 14 Ti
This carving ski can hold its own beyond the pristine corduroy
Review: 2024 K2 Wayback 98 W
Meet your trusty sidekick for big alpine terrain
Review: 2024 Head Kore 85 W
Intermediates and experts alike will enjoy this perfect blend of performance and play
Review: 2024 Faction La Machine Mini
Who knew a backcountry ski could be so playful?
Review: 2024 Line Pandora 110
This ski doesn’t require hard charging, but chargers will still dig it
Review: 2024 K2 Disruption MTi
Whether you’re still working on perfecting the carve or already there, this ski aims to please
Review: 2024 RMU North Shore 114
Ladies who rip and demand a big stick may want to consider this unisex powder plank
Review: 2024 Salomon QST Stella 106
Ladies were blown away by how much for energetic this new Stella is.
Review: 2024 Stöckli Montero AR
This frontside ski proves you can buy a good turn (if you’ve got the budget)
Review: 2024 Völkl Flair SC Carbon
This little carving number will help ladies of all ability levels find their edge
Review: 2024 Fischer Ranger 102
This unisex ski won high praise from female testers for how accessible and fun it is even for smaller and lighter weight skiers
Review: 2024 Head Kore 97 W
Looking for one ski to tackle the resort and backcountry? Look no further.
Review: 2024 Völkl Kendo 88
This year's top-performing frontside ski was made for hard-snow enthusiasts
Review: 2024 Black Crows Camox Freebird
This season, Black Crows makes this popular backcountry ski accessible for ladies
Review: 2024 Nordica Enforcer 88
This frontside charger has a penchant for trenching GS arcs and bulldozing crud
2024 Rossignol Experience 82 Ti
Looking for a ski that will teach you how to carve? Look no further.
Review: 2024 4FRNT Raven
Designed and tested by Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson himself, it’s no surprise that this ski is a backcountry favorite
Salomon Is Finally Adding A Real Backcountry Ski to Its QST Line
The all-new Salomon QST Echo 106 is a lighter weight QST 106 designed for uphill slogs and downhill joy rides.
Blizzard Is Fixing What Ain’t Broke—And We’re Loving It
The Rustler and Sheeva have been top-performing skis for years, but Blizzard is updating them anyway. We went to their factory in Austria to find out why.
10 Skis That Will Help You Milk a Powder Day
These skis float, sure. But more importantly, they have some pop and pizazz.
10 Frontside Skis That Handle the Crud As Well As the Corduroy
These frontside skis successfully straddle the line between the groomer and all-mountain categories.
The 10 Most Playful and Fun All-Mountain Skis of 2023
Just like people, skis have different personalities. These skis are the extroverts in the all-mountain category.
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This Ski Manufacturer Wants to Change the Way You Ski
New to the market in the spring of 2022, Peak Skis is bringing innovation to the slopes
8 Frontside Skis That Reward Strong and Precise Skiers
These sticks take some steering, but put in the work, and you'll reap the rewards.
10 User-Friendly Skis That Will Forgive Your Sloppy Skiing Habits
These forgiving skis won’t punish you for imperfect form or technique.
6 Skis That Will Make Your Life Easier In Moguls
These frontside skis are playful and quick enough to help you navigate the minefield.
10 Skis That Rail On Hardpack And Are Made For Early-Season Turns
These skis cut through the hard stuff like a hot knife through butter.
How to Choose the Best Ski for ‘Sierra Cement’ and ‘Cascade Concrete’
The expanse of the West Coast means unique microclimates at resorts. Know before you go to choose the right ski for the conditions.
Eric Pollard Is Known For His Crazy Ski Designs. His New Skis Are Just the Opposite
With Season Eqpt, Pollard returns to the basics with skis that focus on broad-application versatility.
Can Today’s Wide All-Mountain Skis Hack It Back East? Our Gear Experts Weigh In
The short answer is yes. The long answer is a little more nuanced.
Behind the Scenes of Our 2023 SKI Test
Testing skis and winter gear is hard work (just ask our boot testers)—but someone's gotta do it.
How Wide is Too Wide For Resort Skis?
Racing legend Daron Rahlves and PSIA Pro Michael Rogan weigh the pros and cons of skis with girth.
If You Ski the East, This Is the Type of Ski You Need Underfoot
These skis make tackling firm snow and narrower trails a heck of a lot easier
2023 Dynastar E-Lite 8 Review
An ideal ski for beginners to gain confidence on hardpack and corduroy
2023 Stöckli Stormrider 95 Review
Want an all-mountain ski that can rail off-piste like it rails on groomers? Here you go
2023 Völkl Secret 102 Review
We give you the most versatile and responsive wide all-mountain ride of the year
2023 Nordica Santa Ana 88 Review
This year’s category winner makes everyone who skis it feel like a star
2023 Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 Review
A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies
2023 Nordica Enforcer 88 Review
If you’re looking for a no-nonsense frontside ski that excels in crud, look no further
2023 Black Crows Anima Birdie Review
This tough bird won’t let you down when the pow turns to crud
2023 J Skis The Slacker Review
This year’s most forgiving powder ski is also a ton of fun
2023 Icelantic Mystic 97 Review
We challenge you to find a more playful and responsive backcountry ski than this
2023 Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free Review
A tried and true favorite that delivers in crud
2023 Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti Review
This year’s chart-topping wide all-mountain ski for ladies lives for soft snow and crud
2023 Armada Declivity 102 Ti Review
A wide all-mountain ski for the more playful skiers out there
2023 Salomon QST 106 Review
Wait until you feel the design upgrades to this best-seller
2023 Völkl Kendo 88 Review
A slight change in construction makes the new Kendo 88 more accessible and more fun
2023 Kästle MX83 Review
If speed is your friend, this ski belongs in your quiver
2023 Salomon QST Lumen 98 Review
This ski was voted the most playful ski among this year’s crop of women’s all-mountain skis
2023 K2 Mindbender 89Ti W Review
This accessible all-mountain tool for ladies earned high marks in versatility and quickness
2023 Völkl Blaze 106 W Review
With a more moderate waist, this is the ski for East Coast pow hounds and those of us who live in reality
2023 Fischer Ranger 108 Review
When the fluff turns to crud, this is the ski you want underfoot
2023 Elan Wildcat 86 C Black Edition Review
A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess
2023 Dynastar M-Pro 90 Review
A ski for those who want an all-mountain ski, but don’t want to sacrifice the ability to carve
2023 Armada Locator 104 Review
Looking for a jack-of-all-trades in the backcountry? Look no further
2023 Black Diamond Impulse 104 Review
For soft snow and deep days, reach for these playful planks
2023 Salomon QST Blank Review
The best powder ski of the year will make an all-time day even more all-time
2023 Armada Declivity 92 Ti Review
If you gravitate towards quick and playful skis that can still hold their own when the going gets tough, check out this little number
2023 Rossignol Experience W 82 Ti Review
Truly a ski for everyone, in all conditions, wherever you ski
2023 Nordica Santa Ana 110 Free Review
If you’re an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski
2023 Salomon Stance W 84 Review
An easy-skiing option for all levels, especially newer or casual skiers
2023 Blizzard Sheeva 11 Review
The runner-up in the women’s powder category is a force to be reckoned with
2023 Rossignol Sender 106 Ti+ Review
This Sender is all-new, and it’s a crowd pleaser
2023 Völkl M6 Mantra Review
Power and precision are the name of the game with this tried and true favorite
2023 Blizzard Sheeva 10 Review
A no-nonsense ski for ladies who don’t shy away from big mountain lines
2023 Rossignol Experience 82 Ti Review
This year’s No. 1 frontside ski has no true weakness
2023 Elan Ripstick 106 Review
If you like to carve even when you have wide planks underfoot, this is your ski
2023 Stöckli Montero AR Review
A beer-league racing ski for those ex-racer types out there
2023 Armada Declivity 108 Ti Review
Only advanced and expert skiers need apply to this pow ski with Titanal
2023 Line Pandora 110 Review
The best women’s powder ski of the year is one heck of a fun ride
2023 Head Kore 93 Review
This forgiving and energetic all-mountain ski is ideal for those looking to gain confidence off the groomed
2023 Line Blade Optic 114 Review
This ski offers an impressive balance between flotation and power
2023 Blizzard Rustler 10 Review
It’s hard to find a wide all-mountain ski that’s this stable at speed