Review: Line Chronic Skis · 2023
By Curated Experts
Ryan DiFloures and Kyle Mostofizadeh
Line Chronic Skis · 2023
$274.98
$549.95
50% off
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The Curated Take
4.3/5
The Line Chronic skis are ideal for all-mountain park skiers who value playfulness and versatility. These skis offer easy turning, high responsiveness, and are particularly suited for side hits and varied mountain conditions. Their playful and poppy nature makes them ideal for skiers who want to explore both park and big-mountain skiing. While the skis are not extremely durable and might not excel in very deep powder or high-speed stability, they offer versatility, allowing skiers to enjoy both park and groomed runs. The Line Chronic is a great value for skiers seeking a fun, adaptable ski at a reasonable price.
Ideal for
- Ideal for all-mountain park skiers
- Excellent for side hits
- Playful and poppy
Not ideal for
- Not super durable
Turn Ease
Line did quite a good job when it came to making a ski that was easy to turn. There are skis out there that are a lot easier to turn,...Read more
When I took these out in icier conditions, it became harder but still possible to initiate my turns. And this happened at top speeds as well, which is why I...Read more
Playfulness
These skis are some of the most playful skis that I have ever been on. I bounce all around the mountain with these skis. These skis really allow me to...Read more
This ski is softer, more playful, and more energetic than the Poacher but handles resort conditions outside of the park just as well. The playfulness of the Chronic makes for...Read more
Durability
When it comes to durability, these Line Chronics are definitely not at the top of the list. However, though they are not very durable there are for sure skis out...Read more
Line does not have the best reputation in this category, and they've been making improvements each year to increase durability. Compared to my 2017 SFBs, these Chronics have much beefier...Read more
High Speed Stability
When charging high speeds down the mountain with the Line Chronics, they will most likely handle it pretty well. They are a full wood core, so there is a good...Read more
Any softer and more playful park-oriented ski is bound to have some trouble at higher speeds. The Chronics did, but they handled top speeds much better than their counterparts. While...Read more
Carving
A lot of the time the best carving skis have some sort of metal in them. The Chronics have absolutely no metal in them, so one may think they are...Read more
When I ski groomers on the Chronics, I almost feel invincible. It can pin straight until it gets a bit chattery, easily engage into any carve turn, disengage, and pin...Read more
Versatility
When it comes to a ski that is extremely versatile, it's difficult to find any more versatile than the Line Chronic. These can pretty much go anywhere on the mountain...Read more
The only place this ski lacks in versatility is a sheet of ice or 4+ inches of snow (the extremes). I have skied the Chronic on every condition in between,...Read more
Flotation
These skis are not very fat, so they will have a little bit of a hard time if skiing through deep snow. If the snow is not super deep, these...Read more
This ski was not necessarily designed to be a floaty pow ski, but at 95mm underfoot, it can handle up to four inches of powder with ease. Because of this,...Read more
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Ryan DiFloures
About the ski gear
- Model: Line Chronic Skis · 2023
Test conditions
- When I bought these: October 2022
- Where I’ve used it: East Coast and Colorado Mountains
- How many times I've used it: 10
Expert Reviews of the Line Chronic Skis
Ryan DiFloures The Chronic has been one of Line's most popular skis throughout the years for very good reasons. This ski originally started out as a complete park ski but since then has transformed into an all-mountain park ski. The versatility of this ski surpasses a lot of others out there. One lap, I can be ripping big mountain lines at the top of the mountain, and the next, I can be jibbing rails down in the park. This ski is perfect for anyone who is looking for a ski they can pretty much take anywhere on the mountain. The only downside to this ski is its durability, but for the price, it's pretty good.
Kyle Mostofizadeh I added this ski to my quiver this past season as a freestyle-oriented park ski that can also hold its own when carving turns and ripping a more big-mountain style of skiing. I tend to bring it out on early-season and late-season slushy park days when my 106 big-mountain skis are a bit too much ski. This could also be an elite one-ski quiver for someone skiing on the East Coast or the West Coast during their dry seasons because of its ability to carve everywhere on the mountain and maintain stability at higher speeds. This is a great ski for someone who spends the majority of their day in the park but does not want to be compromised when carving turns. I value their agility and how they easily handle quick turns and transitions. I cannot recommend this ski more for someone looking to make the mountain their playground.
Product Specs
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Men's |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Ski type | Freestyle |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
Review Ratings
Averaged between reviewers, view below how all experts voted.
Turn Ease
4/5
Ryan DiFloures gave 4 of 5 stars. Line did quite a good job when it came to making a ski that was easy to turn. There are skis out there that are a lot easier to turn, but the Chronic is for sure at the top of the list as one of the best ones. Lean on the ski and it turns.
Kyle Mostofizadeh gave 4 of 5 stars. When I took these out in icier conditions, it became harder but still possible to initiate my turns. And this happened at top speeds as well, which is why I took a star off the rating. When this ski is used how it should be, the ski makes quick, easy, and short turns.
Playfulness
5/5
Ryan DiFloures gave 5 of 5 stars. These skis are some of the most playful skis that I have ever been on. I bounce all around the mountain with these skis. These skis really allow me to turn the mountain into my playground. The flexibility of these skis is what really allows me to be so playful.
Kyle Mostofizadeh gave 5 of 5 stars. This ski is softer, more playful, and more energetic than the Poacher but handles resort conditions outside of the park just as well. The playfulness of the Chronic makes for a super-fun resort ski. It wants to spend 65% of its time in the park and 35% of its time ripping groomers.
Durability
4/5
Ryan DiFloures gave 3 of 5 stars. When it comes to durability, these Line Chronics are definitely not at the top of the list. However, though they are not very durable there are for sure skis out there that are less so. The top sheet on these skis is most likely going to chip. The chipping is not going to affect the ski's capability, so it is not a huge deal.
Kyle Mostofizadeh gave 4 of 5 stars. Line does not have the best reputation in this category, and they've been making improvements each year to increase durability. Compared to my 2017 SFBs, these Chronics have much beefier sidewalls and edges, as well as stronger top sheets. I'm pleasantly surprised with the construction of the Chronics and have yet to have an issue with durability.
High Speed Stability
4/5
Ryan DiFloures gave 4 of 5 stars. When charging high speeds down the mountain with the Line Chronics, they will most likely handle it pretty well. They are a full wood core, so there is a good chance that they will chatter when going fast. Although they are not super stable, there was not a point where I felt unsafe.
Kyle Mostofizadeh gave 3 of 5 stars. Any softer and more playful park-oriented ski is bound to have some trouble at higher speeds. The Chronics did, but they handled top speeds much better than their counterparts. While I say they got chattery and less stable, I still ski them at the same speeds I ski my Rossignol Ti's. The performance is not on par with the Rossis but certainly holds its own and is capable of skiing at high speeds.
Carving
4/5
Ryan DiFloures gave 4 of 5 stars. A lot of the time the best carving skis have some sort of metal in them. The Chronics have absolutely no metal in them, so one may think they are no good at carving, but that is not true. These skis will get up on edge and hold an edge great, just not as well as a full carving ski.
Kyle Mostofizadeh gave 4 of 5 stars. When I ski groomers on the Chronics, I almost feel invincible. It can pin straight until it gets a bit chattery, easily engage into any carve turn, disengage, and pin again. It can carve big, wide, pretty turns or it can carve small, quick turns. The responsiveness allows me to ski it whichever way is fun to me.
Versatility
5/5
Ryan DiFloures gave 5 of 5 stars. When it comes to a ski that is extremely versatile, it's difficult to find any more versatile than the Line Chronic. These can pretty much go anywhere on the mountain and have a great time. These skis will perform amazingly in the park but also perform great on big mountain lines.
Kyle Mostofizadeh gave 4 of 5 stars. The only place this ski lacks in versatility is a sheet of ice or 4+ inches of snow (the extremes). I have skied the Chronic on every condition in between, and it has performed exactly how I wanted: as a playful, all-mountain ripper that handles everything in the park. All-mountain, all park is a good way to put the Chronic.
Flotation
4/5
Ryan DiFloures gave 4 of 5 stars. These skis are not very fat, so they will have a little bit of a hard time if skiing through deep snow. If the snow is not super deep, these skis will float through the snow well. These skis would be good on the East Coast where the snow does not get that deep.
Kyle Mostofizadeh gave 3 of 5 stars. This ski was not necessarily designed to be a floaty pow ski, but at 95mm underfoot, it can handle up to four inches of powder with ease. Because of this, this ski gets taken out of the daily driver category for those living in areas with more snow and chances of powder.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Ryan DiFloures I love how versatile the ski is and how playful it is.
Kyle Mostofizadeh I love that the second I click into these skis the mountain immediately becomes a playground for jibbing, slashing, buttering, popping, jumping, spinning, and more. It is by far the most flexible ski I've gotten my hands on and has opened my mind to the world of the terrain park, somewhere I did not frequent before purchasing these. Since I'm not a true park skier, I value its ability to still carve groomers and take me outside of the park. Once I get them into the fall line and pin it, it almost feels like I'm on my big-mountain skis. I would consider this the top of the line when searching for a FUN all-mountain ski.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Ryan DiFloures Myt favorite moment with this ski is when I learned how to 720 with them.
Kyle Mostofizadeh If anyone has ever skied Arapahoe Basin, there is a section of the mountain that caters perfectly to the Chronics. There's a mid-mountain chair that serves a cliffed-out section of the mountain that I have had IFSA Big Mountain comps in. Right at the base of the venue is a smallish park that takes me to the bottom of the chair. I can take two chairs up, hit the cliffs in the venue, pin the fall line straight into the park, grease a couple of rails, hit a 360, and then I'm in line for another chair. One spring day, the stars aligned, the snow was soft, the sun was out, and I had just gotten my Chronics. I lapped these two runs from cliffs to park all morning and afternoon. While it may just sound like a great day, it was enhanced because of the Chronics handling any type of terrain I threw at them — cliff landings to groomers to rail pipes. I don't think there's a better ski for doing everything out there.
Why did you choose this product?
Ryan DiFloures I chose this ski becauyse I wanted an affordable ski that could handle any conditions.
Kyle Mostofizadeh As a skier with a big-mountain background, it can be intimidating to try get into park skiing — there are more tricks, the skis are smaller, and the dudes have more steez. When I was looking for a ski to ski the park with, I knew I wanted a softer, playful ski that can grease rails and spin fast, but I also wanted something that I could still pin down the fall line if I find a cliff or carve hard groomers. I landed on the Chronic, and it has performed exactly like I wanted. They are essentially an all-mountain, all-park ski.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Ryan DiFloures The value of this ski is amazing compared to other skis.
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