The Blizzard Rustler 9 remains one of the most versatile skis on the planet. A narrower freeride ski with an all-mountain character, the Rustler 9 carves better than expected while remaining an excellent soft-snow performer and a true master of off-piste terrain and conditions. Built with a wood core consisting of beech, poplar, balsa, and paulownia, we get a blend of attributes that lead to the well-rounded nature of the ski. Two sheets of carbon/fiberglass add stiffness and energy while a single, partial sheet of metal brings the dampness and edge grip to the equation. The metal laminate is full-width underfoot and tapers to the tips and tails, ending precisely where the rocker begins. This leads to a playful feel and a lighter swing weight in the tips and tails while keeping the underfoot/middle-zone of the ski a bit more business-like. This is one of those skis, that if you don’t know what you want, the Rustler 9 is as good a choice as any.

This ski is for the intermediate skier who want to go all-mountain. It's a bit more optimized for off-piste than staying on the groomers but it can handle both with ease. This is great if you plan on spending time off the groomed runs and going out to explore. The bindings that come with this ski are demo-style bindings which means if you have to switch boots you can keep using the same ski, no matter what. Definitely geared toward an intermediate skier looking to advance their skiing. Great price for the binding/ski package!

The Rossignol Rallybird 90 is a lightweight and energetic freeride ski made for intermediate-advanced lady skiers who want a playful ski that can handle a variety of conditions. At 90mm wide, the Rallybird performs well in soft snow and off trail, while still getting edge to edge quick, and being plenty capable of linking tight turns on the hard pack. Paired with the Xpress 10 GW bindings, this is a great daily driver set up for skiers looking for versatility and playfulness in a lightweight package.

Without any metal, this skis keeps things light and playful while the carbon braid and strips stiffen the mid section of the ski for grip and edge control. The loosening of the braids at the tip and tail soften the flex and make this ski incredibly fun off-piste, in light powder, trees, and moguls. Great for the less aggressive skier who wants both a ski that can perform on the blue and blacks but has the versatility to jump into those side hits when they call. Skiers looking for a versatile ride that remains stable and nimble in a variety of terrain and conditions!

It takes a lot of self-control on my end to not buy the Revolt. With a tip to tail rocker, the Revolt 95's are a very playful ski that combines a multilayer wood core and full sidewalls to create a great a very impressive performance. A high density and molecular polyethylene base are included to give the ski power and energy as you head down the hill, as well as great gliding characteristics that won't disappoint when you're trying to keep up with the pack. They are great for jibbing around the mountain as well as hitting those jumps in the park. Check out the X Games and you'll see a lot of skiers on these bad boys!

The Line Pandora 94 is a lightweight all mountain ski designed to keep the weight down and the fun up! The aspen wood core paired with Carbon Filaments keep the weight of the ski down, but maintain high performance. A little bit of early rise in the tips and tails allow for easy turn initiation and effortless flotation through crud and powder! This ski will be perfect for the lady shredder that wants the do it all ski that keeps the weight down.

Key Features:

• Thin tips keeps the weight in the tips down to reduce swing weight making turn initiation easier.

• Directional flex: Soft tips helps the ski float and initiate turns, stiff tails provide power and stability.

• 5 cut multi-radius allows you to make different turn shape at different speeds!

The Dynastar Menace is a great all-mountain ski that will perform in a variety of conditions! At 90mm underfoot and a rocker/camber/rocker profile, there's enough floatation for the occasional powder day, but it's still narrow enough for versatility and performance on groomers, packed snow, trees - you name it!

These certainly lean more towards a park ski with a playful feel, low weight and symmetrical flex but have great qualities to take out on the rest of the mountain! Early rise tips and tails helps keep you afloat in deeper snow while the thin tip design reduces the tip weight but 100grams making those 180's a walk in the park! 5 Cut side radius allows for a variety of turn shapes and sizes with ease while carbon stringers in the ski give you that extra energy to launch from edge to edge or get that little extra pop when you launch off a jump! Lastly they have 30% thicker edges to be able to handle some rails and harder skiing.

the Mindbender 90C is geared toward women skiers wanting to build their skills off trail and in more technical terrain, but want to do without the added weight of metal in their ski. By using Carbon Fiber filaments as opposed to metal in the frame of the 90C, K2 keeps the ski lightweight and nimble, yet surprisingly stiff and confidence-inspiring in rougher snow due to the carbon. But yet, it can still turn a dime when you need it to!

The Blaze 94 was crafted with Volkl's quintessential edge hold and precision feel. Known for being stable and damp with titinal underfoot you can carve this ski on groomers or head off-piste in search of left over powder. With 3D radius technology this ski is intuitive and makes variable turns depending on speed and terrain. Truly a versatile ski!