Looking for a pair of big mountain skis or burly all mountain skis? Curated experts make thousands of recommendations to skiers every season taking into account key factors, such as skill level, preferred terrain, and skiing style. Check out this list of Curated experts' top recommended skis with a 105-110mm waist width. Note, however, that we don't believe in "best of" lists here at Curated – everyone is different and we believe in finding the best gear for you and not generally for the masses. Be sure to chat with a Ski expert here on Curated for free, personalized recommendations on the best skis for your needs.
- K2 Mindbender 108Ti Skis · 2022
- K2 Mindbender 106C Alliance Skis · Women's · 2022
- Salomon QST Stella 106 Skis · Women's · 2022
- Black Crows Ferox Freebird Skis · 2021
- Volkl Blaze 106 Skis · 2023
- Fischer Hannibal 106 Carbon Skis · 2021
- Nordica Enforcer 110 Free Skis · 2023
- Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition Skis · 2023
- DPS Pagoda 106 C2 Skis · 2022
- Dynafit Free 107 Skis · 2023
K2 Mindbender 108Ti Skis · 2022
They stay true to K2's builds with an energetic frame that will really push into turns and hold an edge on anything. The tip and tail rocker keep you floating on powder and add plenty of maneuverability. Titanium added to the build will ensure that the skis stay stable at any speed. And the cool top sheets don't hurt!
Brand new 2022 model! At 108mm underfoot, these things are made for powder. These are made for hard charging skiers - a bit on the stiffer side with a longer turn radius. All-terrain rocker to help you maneuver through all conditions.
K2 Mindbender 106C Alliance Skis · Women's · 2022
A 15 meter radius translates to the ski's capacity to turn on a dime. Furthermore, the carbon construction of these skis ensures they are very lightweight and oriented towards the skier that needs something to point in whatever direction they please without much force. The all terrain rocker allows these skis to float well in fresh snow while maintaining an edge balance on harder conditions.
Absolutely rips in every condition with it’s mid-fat waist, lightweight Aspen Veneer wood core and carbon stringers woven into it which’s adds pop and rebound. This is a lively ski that can handle it all. The all terrain rockers has a gradual rise to the tip allowing it a lot of versatility and with the short, low rise in the tail it has added control in the variable snow.
Excellent handling in a variety of conditions from big powder days to softer snow on the frontside. No metal in these skis makes them playful and surfy, leading to excellent float when you need it. But with K2's carbon fiber weave, these remain torsionally rigid enough to get on edge when the conditions are not perfect or at the end of a day when everything is tracked out.
Salomon QST Stella 106 Skis · Women's · 2022
Lady rippers who just want a set it & forget it powder tool to add into their quiver! This is one that wants to go everywhere but has a sixth sense for finding powder stashes when you foray off-piste into the deep. The cork dampner used in this one makes for some of the best shock absorptive properties, you can totally rip on this ski, the more you push it the more it gives back.
Black Crows Ferox Freebird Skis · 2021
The most playful shape of the Freebird line. These are a a lightweight touring specific big mountain ski, with 110 mm underfoot. The added width will definitely help in deep powder. Still these skis charge in hard snow and do remarkably well for a lightweight ski at this width. Still pretty easy to maneuver, especially if you have good technique.
These guys are 110 underfoot and light but still maintaining the feel of an alpine ski, no chatter. You'll feel confident on the way down and light for your turns. These are a DREAM to tour on. These can handle anything you throw at them, and then some!
Volkl Blaze 106 Skis · 2023
Super lightweight woodcore. Would make for a great backcountry setup.
Fischer Hannibal 106 Carbon Skis · 2021
Add this to your El Nina quiver and you will have an enjoyable season! This ski is an all-around performer, however the Hannibal prefers to be skied in powder!
Nordica Enforcer 110 Free Skis · 2023
Hitting everywhere on the mountain. From charging corduroy to slashing pow in the trees, these skis will take you there. Metal laminate will keep things stable in firm conditions, but the tips are flexible enough to plane up in powder.
Extremely damp, smooth, and stable in ungroomed terrain and variable snow conditions while holding up well at higher speeds - this ski is a hard charging big mountain option that can still hold its edge!
Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition Skis · 2023
All-mountain superstar. An extra dose of carbon for stiffness. The Black Editions have a stiffer topsheet for stability while the Amphibo Profile (left/right specific ski's) integrates both rocker and camber for precise turns and blasting through crud.
DPS Pagoda 106 C2 Skis · 2022
These skis are ideal for those searching for a ski that floats exceptionally well, while maintaining the capacity to make stable and fast turning arcs on harder snow. The sidecut of the Pagoda lends itself to making exceptionally fast turns. Furthermore, the early rise shovel and the shovel width ensure that floating is a breeze. These are for the skier who prefers making fast turns throughout the powder with style rather than just straight-lining.
Dynafit Free 107 Skis · 2023
This ski is wide enough to float when you need it and also super maneuverable for tight and steep terrain. This ski has you in the most demanding terrain you will find yourself in.
Fischer Ranger 108 Skis · 2023
A playful freeride with a 18 meter turn radius, the Ranger is stiff underfoot and in the tails but is fairly soft in the tips and shovel - they'll be forgiving and fun in soft snow- not as receptive to being driven through the nose.
Voile Manti Skis · 2022
If you find yourself on the skin track for an extended period of time or want a weight savvy ski, the Manti is calling your name. Light weight aspen wood keep weight down but give good pop. Triaxial fiberglass and carbon fiber keep with light but give the ski backbone. At 104mm underfoot this ski is wide enough for decent powder days but will be able to hold its own in the chunder. Rockered tip and tail let the skis get over obstacles and turn on a dime. At 7lbs 11oz this ski is a stable, hard charging ride that will get to the bottom and want to lap it again.
K2 Wayback 106 Skis · 2023
As a touring ski, the Wayback 106 is a fun-loving, easy going ski that appeals to a wide arrange of skiers. Its incredibly light at 1500 grams per ski in the 179 cm length, meaning you sometimes forget its still attached to your feet. But K2 stiffens the ski with a Titanal metal laminate underfoot to give it strength and stability. The Wayback really shines in soft snow and powder, and the all terrain rocker makes it super surfy and super fun for smearing your way through deep snow. Its lightweight nature can get knocked around a bit in more variable snow, but other than that, the Wayback is the perfect one ski quiver for doing mellow hot laps in the sidecountry or all-day missions deep into the mountains.
Being one of the lightest mid-fat touring skis out there at around 1500 grams per ski, these keep your legs fresh on ascents but are really strong once you get your turns in. These are particularly stiff underfoot and at the tail, giving you a lot of spring out of a turn while allowing the front part of the ski to float in powder well and provide great turn initiation.
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