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.
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 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.
The 6 Best Men’s Carving Skis of 2022
If you’re in the market for a pair of carvers to slice up fresh corduroy and live out your racing fantasy, check out this list.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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 Frontside Skis of 2022: Kästle MX88
Bring on the big mountain groomers and dig some trenches.
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
What’s Great (and What’s Less Great) about the Black Crows Corvus
The Black Crows Corvus seems to be trending in more places every season. Here's how to figure out if it's the right ski for you.
Rossignol’s Lineup Includes 2 Standout Skis for Women—So Which is Right For You?
The Stargazer and Rallybird TI are birds of the same feather, but they don't ski like it.
Why We Tests Skis Priced $650 or Less
Believe it or not, you can get a great pair of skis for $650 or less. In fact, SKI Tests this specific category every year.
Frontside vs. Narrow All-Mountain Skis—What’s the Difference?
The line is blurry, but there are some key differences that you should pay attention to.
Ladies, Don’t Let Shop Guys Sell You Short Skis
With new ski technologies, the old chin rule doesn't apply anymore.
These Swiss Skis Have the Most American Inspiration Ever: Scot Schmidt
Designed in part by Scot Schmidt, the new Stöckli Stormrider line is moving onto more "must try" lists for North American skiers.
What’s Great (And What’s Less Great) About the Blizzard Black Pearl 88
It’s been the best-selling ski on the market for years, but I have a bone to pick with it.
One of the World’s Best Big Mountain Skiers Designed a Pure One-Ski Quiver Weapon
Designed by professional big mountain skier Jérémie Heitz, the 2021-'22 Scott Pure is designed to be the only ski in his garage.
How Science, Sustainability, and World Cup Ski Racing Shaped Rossignol’s New Skis
The brand's upcoming Experience line uses a number of influences to make one of Rossignol's smoothest resort-oriented ski collections in recent memory.
Once You Go Custom, You Might Never Buy Skis Off the Wall Again
Made in an authentic Colorado mountain town, Romp Skis is the first ski brand to use Countervail tech, and it's legit.
After Testing 200 Pairs of Skis, I Keep Coming Back to the 4FRNT MSP CC
Unless the powder's thigh-deep, you'll find me on these all-mountain crushers with the pretty top sheet.
Find Out How We Rank Skis in Our Gear Guide
A brief overview of how we rank skis for the SKI Magazine Gear Guide and why the same ski's test scores can vary from year to year.
Elan’s Black Edition Ripsticks Show You Don’t Need Heavy Metal for Stability
Elan released an early preview of the new Black Edition Ripsticks, and they sold out in two weeks. Luckily, more will be available this fall.
Women Have New Nordica All-Mountain Skis To Choose From. Which is Right For You?
A new Santa Ana model and Wild Belle collection will hit the shelves this fall. We help you decide which ski best suits your style.
Nordica is Bringing a New Women’s Ski Collection to Market This Fall
The new Speedmachine 3 boot and all-new line of skis for women headline Nordica’s 2022 lineup.
Atomic Used Skiers Like You To Create Its New All-Mountain Ski Line
The Austrian brand relied heavily on feedback from North American skiers to design the new Maverick and Maven skis.
Völkl’s Heavy Metal Skis Just Got A Little More Forgiving
The sixth generation of the Mantra all-mountain ski and its women's-specific counterpart is now tailored for every individual skier.
We Compared the 110 Best Skis of the Year So You Don’t Have To
See how that ski you have your eye on ranked against the competition in every test category.
Armada’s New All-Mountain Skis Were Designed With Resort Skiers in Mind
With the introduction of a new Declivity model and women’s-specific Reliance line, Armada expands its arsenal of all-mountain chargers.
Introducing the 2022 Salomon QST Blank, the Most Versatile and Playful QST Yet
Get a sneak peek at the all-new additions to Salomon's QST all-mountain line.
Kästle TX87 (2021)
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DPS Pagoda Tour 94 C2 (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
Dynastar M Tour 99 (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
G3 SLAYr (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
Atomic Backland 117 (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
Movement Alp Track 106 (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
Faction Agent 3.0 (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
Scott SuperGuide Freetour (2021)
2021 Gear of the Year Backcountry Ski Review
Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
Völkl Blaze 106 (2021)
2021 Backcountry Ski Review
The Best in Test Skis of the 2020-’21 Ski Season
These planks topped the charts at SKI Test in Taos, and chances are, they'll be at the top of your list, too.
K2 Mindbender 90Ti (2021)
2021 Men's Frontside Ski Review
Dynastar M-Free 118 (2021)
2021 Men's Deep Snow Ski Review
Scott Slight 100 (2021)
2021 Men's All-Mountain Ski Review
4FRNT MSP 107 (2021)
2021 Men's All-Mountain Wide Best Value Ski Review
Rossignol Black Ops Escaper (2021)
2021 Men's Frontside Ski Review
Nordica Santa Ana 110 Free (2021)
2021 Best in Test Women's Deep Snow Ski Review
Völkl Blaze 94 W (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Ski Review
Stöckli Stormrider 95 (2021)
2021 Men's All-Mountain Ski Review
Völkl Secret 102 (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Wide Ski Review
Blizzard Brahma 88 (2021)
2021 Men's Frontside Ski Review
K2 Mindbender 116C (2021)
2021 Men's Best Value Deep Snow Ski Review
Dynastar M Pro 99 W (2021)
2020 Women's All-Mountain Wide Ski Review
Rossignol Black Ops Sender Ti (2021)
2021 Men's All-Mountain Ski Review
Elan Wingman 86 CTi
2021 Men's Frontside Ski Review
Atomic Backland 107 W (2021)
2021 Women's Deep Snow Ski Review
Dynastar M Pro 90 W (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Ski Review
Salomon Stance W 94 (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Ski
Fischer Ranger 102 FR (2021)
2021 Women's Best in Test All-Mountain Wide Ski Review
2021 Nordica Enforcer 94
2021 Men's Frontside Ski Review
Head Kore 117 (2021)
2021 Men's Deep Snow Ski Review
Faction Agent 3.0X (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Wide Ski Review
Völkl Mantra 102 (2021)
2021 Men's All-Mountain Wide Ski Review
Dynastar M Pro 90 (2021)
2021 Men's Frontside Ski Review
Rossingol Black Ops Stargazer
2021 Women's Frontside Ski Review
Blizzard Black Pearl 97 (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Ski Review
Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Wide Ski Review