Women's AT
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Tester Heather Schultz gets over a hump at Mary Jane.
106/72/97; 6 lb., 6 oz.; $507
The same dimensions as its stiffer brother, the Diran, but with a softer tail suited to lighter skiers. It’s quick edge-to-edge in short- to mid-radius turns. Gripes: More surface area in the tip and tail would be a boon in the pow. Props: Creams corn – this ultralight stick is a great choice for spring tours.
118/88/110; 6 lb., 6 oz.; $600
The Lyric is the softer-flexing sister of the Havoc, a proven and versatile charger. Testers said, “energetic, “spunky, and “serious rebound. Gripes: Could be too feisty for less aggressive skiers. Props: Moves fluidly and confidently from crud to pow to hardpack.
118/88/110; 7 lb.; $680
Most of the skis here are softer-flexing versions of their brethren. Not so with the Carbon 10.0 W. The dimensions and guts are the same as the Carbon 10.0’s; the only difference is the graphics.
124/90/113; 6 lb., 10 oz.; $519Designed with input from ski-mountaineers Naheed Henderson and Alison Gannett, the Jils are basically the Jaks with a softer flex. Gripes: Testers said they were noodly and nervous at high speeds. Props: More nimble than its 90-millimeter waist would suggest.
