These skis are made for one factor and one factor solely: to slice and cube each final morsel of corduroy throughout the nation. From the groomers of Vermont to the wide-open slopes of the Mountain West, this class of skis caters to the carving fans.
Stöckli Montero AR
Lengths 165, 170, 175, 180, 185 cm
DIM 128-84-114 mm
Radius 16.3 m @ 175 cm
Stöckli has been constructing downhill race skis for practically 90 years, and the Montero AR is a frontside sizzling rod steeped in that legacy. These monsters are all about energy and precision, that includes Stöckli’s Gentle Core expertise together with two sheets of Titanal. One of many attributes celebrated by our testers was the wonderful torsional rigidity. It allows the ski to retain all of the power from the flip initiation—which is electrifying!
Kästle MX88
Lengths 160, 167, 174, 181, 188 cm
DIM 130-88-114 mm
Radius 17.1 m @ 174 cm
Kästle skis have been born 100 years in the past in Anton Kästle’s workshop in Hohenems, Austria. Over the previous century, racers on Kästles have bagged numerous podiums because of the model’s dedication to crafting efficiency race skis and the brand new MX88 is bred from that race heritage—it’s a frontside carver that fees via corduroy with most stability. The MX88 comes flat or with Kästle’s pre-mounted Superflex Base plate and excels at laying down GS arcs with only a little bit of rocker within the tip and an entire lot of camber all through the remainder of the ski.
ZAG Mata Ti
Lengths 160, 167, 174, 181, 188 cm
DIM 141-90-117 mm
Radius 14.2 m @ 173 cm
Described by Zag as a new-generation carver, we will verify that the all-new Mata Ti can pull some severe Gs. That is achieved via a slender waist, tight flip radius, stiff core, and many tip and tail rocker. The Mata’s uncommon mixture of elements creates an brisk and highly effective frontside carving expertise whereas nonetheless permitting you to play on the groomers.
J Skis The Fastforward
Lengths 160, 167, 174, 181, 187 cm
DIM 141-90-117 mm
Radius 18.2 m @ 181 cm
The Fastforward excels on groomers, agency snow and icy situations because of its stiff core and traditional form. Standing proudly as a semi-directional, medium-radius ski, The Fastforward delivers an exciting and exact carving expertise akin to driving a high-end sports activities automotive. Whereas it’s designed to sort out essentially the most demanding frontside situations with an exacting and fast platform, it doesn’t demand as a lot from the rider as different skis in its class.
Blizzard Anomaly 94
Lengths 164, 170, 176, 182, 188 cm
DIM 132.5-94-114.5 mm
Radius 20 m @ 188 cm
The model new Blizzard Anomaly 94 is a directional weapon that emphasizes stability and energy above all else. When you’re the kind of ripper who craves pace and makes fewer turns than the remainder of your crew, this beast could also be proper up your alley. Its exhilarating on-piste efficiency is complemented by its above-average off-piste prowess, making it a standout selection in its class for individuals who worth energy greater than playfulness.
Völkl Blaze 94
Lengths 151, 158, 165, 172, 179, 186 cm
DIM 133-94-118 mm
Radius 14.9 m @ 172 cm
The flexibility and all-mountain prowess of the Blaze 94 make it a best choice for these in search of one ski that may do nearly every little thing. Designed to blur the road between freeride and touring, the Blaze 94 presents spectacular downhill efficiency in a lighter-weight bundle. The ski’s form and construct are optimized for efficiency throughout the total spectrum of terrain and situations you’re more likely to encounter over a complete season.
Stöckli Stormrider 95
Lengths 170, 176, 182, 188 cm
DIM 132-95-120 mm
Radius 17 m @ 176 cm
Stöckli’s Stormrider 95 is a masterpiece of Swiss engineering, born from practically a century of downhill racing experience. A paulownia and Titanal core supplies excessive torsional rigidity and vibration-damping to create a secure platform with unimaginable responsiveness. Not like most skis, the 95’s Titanal additionally doubles as a topsheet, enhancing sturdiness and longevity whereas giving the ski a slick aesthetic. Designed to dominate groomers, this ski presents top-notch power transmission and precision throughout a wide range of flip shapes—from quick to lengthy radius.
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Version
Lengths 161, 168, 175, 182, 189 cm
DIM 133-96-114 mm
Radius 16.8 m @ 175 cm
After years of excessive reward in our Purchaser’s Information, the Ripstick 96 Black Version is again, and to the shock of nobody, it stays an absolute favourite. Elan has stuffed this dangerous boy with 4 carbon rods operating via the forebody and tail. These aren’t your grandma’s knitting needles, of us. These rods are the powerhouse of the ski, delivering energetic rebound, stiffness, stability and dampness that’ll make you query every little thing you thought you knew about physics.
