At Curated, we don't believe that there is a single "best" pair of skis. We believe that there is a best pair of skis for you. Our unbiased experts have recommended thousands of pairs of skis across all the best brands – from Rossignol and Salomon to K2 and Blizzard – to customers of all sizes and skill levels who are seeking to hit the ski resort with the right skis catered to their needs. Check out this list of the top most recommended skis, but note that we don't believe in "best of" lists here at Curated – everyone is different and we believe in finding the best skis for you and not generally for the masses.
Whether you're looking for skis for high speed or bumps, for in the resort or out in the backcountry, do you need a frontside ski with grip on hard pack or a twin tip to land switch, are longer skis or shorter skis right for you, wondering if your skis are the right stiffness, curious how different women’s skis are from men's skis, or are you looking for a one-ski quiver? Chat with a Ski Expert here on Curated to find the perfect skis for you!
- Salomon QST 98 Skis · 2023
- Salomon QST Spark Skis + M10 GW Bindings · 2023
- Dynastar M-Menace 90 Skis + Xpress 11 GW Ski Bindings · 2023
- Atomic Bent 100 Skis · 2023
- Dynastar M-Menace 90 Open Skis · 2023
- Völkl Deacon XT Skis + vMotion 10 GW Bindings · 2023
- Salomon Stance W 80 Skis + M10 GW Bindings · Women's · 2023
- Volkl Flair 76 Skis + vMotion 10 GW Ski Bindings · Women's · 2023
- Decathlon FR100 Rookie Skis + Tyrolia PR11 GW Bindings · 2023
- Armada ARV 86 Skis · 2023
Salomon QST 98 Skis · 2023
Just in for the 2022 season the QST's have been a super popular and very approachable lineup of skis over the years! With a new modern tip/tail rocker shape for easy turn release and a 98mm waist this ski is meant to handle a plate full of different skiing types. A double sidewall design helps to transmit power on the turn while the cork damplifier and C/FX help keep the ski damp and predictable. Also, they made this ski slightly lighter than the 2021 99mm QST.
Salomon QST Spark Skis + M10 GW Bindings · 2023
A great ski from Salomon that includes bindings and has a great 85mm waist width for those groomers in New England. The rocker profile on this ski will help you get some float in some light powder and when navigating through some late afternoon crud! This is a great ski to learn and to grow on!
Any terrain, any snow! This ski is fun and forgiving - bindings included in the price too makes it an awesome price point option!
Dynastar M-Menace 90 Skis + Xpress 11 GW Ski Bindings · 2023
With a tip and tail rocker for easier turn initiation, the Dynastar Menace 90's will help to open up more of the mountain for the beginner skier looking to progress. A poplar wood core means a nice, springy feel and solid construction. With a width of 90mm, these have enough width underfoot to help keep you on top if some fresh snow falls. They won't let you down once you improve thanks to their construction and partial twin tip--all the better if you ever decide to throw a 180!
Atomic Bent 100 Skis · 2023
Super popular, beloved ski designed by the artist and skier Chris Bent Chetler with Atomic. Super surfy freestyle rockered ski that you can take in the park and all over the mountain. This ski is softer but super playful and a fantastic all-mountain park option.
Super versatile all-mountain ski! 100mm underfoot with rocker/camber/rocker. You can take these things anywhere and have fun doing it. Stability at speed but "surfy" in crud and POW. A true do-it-all ski!
Dynastar M-Menace 90 Open Skis · 2023
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!
Great all-mountain, a resort-focused ski that will hold up in any conditions and offer a very versatile ski. A poplar wood core which will have you feeling like this ski can handle anything: will absorb any sort of crud on the trail, be elastic enough that you can really push its turning ability, and won't be too heavy in general. The cap construction on this will make it feel lighter while not giving up any of that stability and control you will find in a heavier ski. It will initiate turns well and go from edge to edge with ease.
Great carving ski for someone looking to progress their ski but can also be used in the backcountry. Dynamic and flexible, made for a lighter skier. Very versatile, making it a great ski for all kinds of conditions.
Völkl Deacon XT Skis + vMotion 10 GW Bindings · 2023
The skier that loves ripping groomers with a smile on their face!
Skiers getting back into the sport looking to ski groomers.
Salomon Stance W 80 Skis + M10 GW Bindings · Women's · 2023
Titanal metal in the core adds stability while Carbon windows in the tip and tail will lower the swing but provide a snappy ride when carving!
Volkl Flair 76 Skis + vMotion 10 GW Ski Bindings · Women's · 2023
Great ski to handle a variety of snow conditions. You will feel confident on this ski on any given day with a wide range of terrain.
Decathlon FR100 Rookie Skis + Tyrolia PR11 GW Bindings · 2023
These are fantastic all mountain skis for a beginner looking to improve. They're going to be easy to turn and quick edge to edge. They're 89mm underfoot so they'll float decently in soft snow but will still be fun on groomers, hardpack, moguls and trees!
All-mountain option from Wedze. Very fun ski on groomers and with a waist of 89mm, they will do alright off trail too. They come paired with the Tyrolia PR11 bindings.
Armada ARV 86 Skis · 2023
Full tip/tail rocker and true twin tip design! This options really shines in the park! 86mm underfoot with plenty of pop underfoot, smooth edge to edge transitions, and easier to get your spins around! Balanced flex rating in tips and tails and symmetrical build/shape is conducive to a more playful ride!
A park inspired freeride/freestyle ski that boasts a medium flex and a AR Freestyle rocker with plenty of camber, allowing the ski to go beyond the park. Killer in trees, moguls, and side hits.
K2 Mindbender 89Ti Skis · 2023
This ski will grip well on hard pack and rebound well making for a lively ski. The all terrain rocker will allow for some playful and forgiving turns which will be clutch in the moguls.
Nordica Santa Ana 88 Skis · Women's · 2023
A ski known for being smooth and stable. This ski is versatile and good for all terrain/conditions. It's built with a wood core, carbon and a sheet of terrain-specific metal. This dampens any vibrations while enhancing edge hold for a smooth and balanced ride.
Smooth turning, great on bumps, powder and definitely on the groomers - very stable and damp (doesn't chatter) - this is a ski that will allow you to continue progressing for a long time but will meet you where you're at now!
K2 Mindbender 99Ti Skis · 2023
All-terrain rocker and 99 mm width allow these bad boys to go anywhere on the mountain. Great for the trees and moguls and any amount of powder.
Volkl Blaze 94 Skis · 2023
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!
These are a perfect ski if you want to do mainly resort skiing with the occasional day of touring! Lightweight, yet powerful and stable, to ski as hard as you want! One of my favorite features on these is the 3D radius sidecut that allows for varying turn size and shape with ease all from the same ski for unmatch maneuverability!
Atomic Maverick 95 Ti Skis · 2023
Killer all-mountain ski from Atomic made for hard charging. This ski is built with 2 layers of metal to keep it stiff and damp for hard pack but its width and HRZN spoon tip give it tons of float for its width.
All-mountain charger with no speed limit! Versatile 95mm underfoot will be able to handle anything you throw at it. Rocker/camber/rocker will give you plenty of float in POW and nice edge hold on groomers.
Volkl Kenja 88 Skis · Women's · 2023
Ladies looking for stability and speed with a healthy dose of playfulness. The Volkl Kenja 88 is a ski for lady shredders who love to ski the whole mountain with speed and precision. 88mm underfoot is snappy edge to edge and dominates hardpack--perfect for East Coast skiers or ladies who prefer the groomers--and the 3D radius sidecut lets you change your turn radii based on speed and edge angle. The rocker tip and tail keeps the ski afloat through the woods or in variable snow and the Titanal Frame and carbon tips adds stability without losing playfulness.
Killer front side ski. Fast edge to edge and great for pushing through PNW heavy snow. Outside Mag's lady's front side ski of the year, strong yet light. With Volkl's 3D side cut, you can't see it but you sure can feel it, short radius turns underfoot but if you work the tip and tail it makes strong long radius turns.
Advanced skiers with good form! A little tip rocker offers a more stable platform for off-piste performance, but deeper camber lines underfoot make these really fun once you get them flexed! This offers an 88mm waist, so a little wider than most groomer focused skis.
Salomon Stance W 94 Skis · Women's · 2023
Brand new for 2021 the stance is one of the most reactive skis in it's class. This ski is a wood core with a titanal metal sheet over the top giving it incredible responsiveness and edge to edge ability. This ski handles crud like a queen and is much lighter than most others at this width.
Its lightweight construction makes it quick and reactive on varying terrain but this ski also likes to rip! Charging groomers and going fast is in its makeup! Although it has a very stable build, the ski is very capable in the bumps and trees with the right driver!
Mellow groomers, POWDER, and all around good times!
Black Crows Camox Skis · 2023
The Camox is the flagship of Black Crows freestyle skis. It is an approachable and playful all-mountain ski built to rip the whole mountain and maybe boost some hits here and there. It's not the stiffest ski out there, nor is it the softest, and that's what makes it so loved by so many skiers; as Goldilocks famously found out, it's just right! It has a nimble and agile attitude backed up by a capable carvability. The Camox makes skiing fun, and it won't punish you for bad form either.
This is the ski that Black Crows is all about in my opinion. Playful enough to turn side hits into your own terrain park, aggressive enough to tackle high speed runouts, but forgiving enough to give you confidence in sketchy snow. Really well balanced in terms of letting you enjoy the best runs, while giving you confidence when the going gets tough.
The Camox is designed for skiers in Chamonix - that just means they're ready for anything. Built to move from high alpine, through choppy crud down into spring conditions in one day. These skis are playful and responsive. They're great in any snow condition and will last forever!
Salomon Stance W 88 Skis · Women's · 2023
A traditional all-terrain profile offers rocker in the tip and tail with camber underfoot gives makes this ski very smooth to maneuver while you lean into it to charge the front side. Combining a Karuba Poplar Full WoodCore and a metal twin frame laminate gives this ski a quieter feeling in crud, the durability to charge on hard-pack, hold an edge at speed, and stiffness that delivers responsiveness.
88mm underfoot allows for optimal float and carving performance even in the crappiest conditions. The progressive front sidecut gives an easier turning ability for those intermediate to advanced skiers to rip down the hill effortlessly.
DPS Foundation 100 RP Skis · 2023
The camber profile of this ski really allows it to surf in deeper snow, even though it's not as wide as some pure "powder" skis, since 45% of the length of the ski is tip or tail rocker. But, with camber underfoot, it's not going to be impossible to hold an edge on ice/hardback. That being said, while all these skis have a similar width underfoot, the Foundation 100rp is the most powder focused of them all.
DPS's legendary reputation for powder skis is on full display here. Carbon stringers for stability, a light bamboo/poplar core, and an all mountain rocker make this a true all mountain powder ski. Stable at high speeds but nimble through trees and of course, a fun floater on fresh powder.
K2 Reckoner 102 Skis · 2023
The Reckoner 102 is awesome on jumps, while also holding its own in soft snow. With a versatile mid-fat waist and all-terrain twin rocker profile, these skis have what it takes to hang in the steep and deep, but have zero hesitation when it comes to hucking a big cliff. This is a true all-mountain ski with plenty of versatility!
Whether you're finding good air in side hit city, carving up the ice coast, or dropping cork threes with your eyes closed, this all-terrain twin rocker will be your go to one ski quiver to handle it all - guaranteed to always keep things interesting.
A intermediate+ skier who wants to have great time no matter what conditions the mountain throws at them.
DPS Foundation Koala 103 Skis · 2023
This ski is quick edge to edge and stable off-piste. A 22m turn radius offers quick control and powerful carving. It has a bamboo core and combined with camber underfoot, the ski is poppy and fun, yet durable and damp with a quick response.
All of the good stuff that is included in the 112 RP above is found here too! The cream of the crop construction marries multi-variable versatility for a ski that you will enjoy longer than any you've purchased before.
Nordica Wild Belle 74 Skis + TP2 10 Bindings · Women's · 2023
The double-core technology allows the ski to be responsive with a smooth, easy ride. The bindings are set to the back of the ski which allows more control and precision. The Wild Belle comes with the Marker TP2 Compact 10 FDT bindings. These skis are forgiving and will carry you around the mountain with confidence that your edges won't catch.
Elan Ripstick 94 W Skis · Women's · 2023
The Elan Ripsticks seemingly defy physics: How does such an incredibly lightweight ski turn so effectively and hold such a strong edge?? Elan lays down carbon rods through the length of the Ripstick to give it incredible torsional strength as you lay arcing turns down groomers and ice. But with a 94 mm waist, the Ripstick is just as capable of venturing off-piste through trees and surfing over soft snow. The Ripstick is incredibly light, maneuverable, and fun ski that can appeal to both upper intermediates all the way to experts. Its a ski that doesn't ask too much of you, but gives a whole lot in return!
Anyone and everyone can have fun on this ski. Its reinforced inside edge makes the ski want to turn rather than not to. This ski seriously seems to ski itself. It's light, fun, and responsive great for the entire mountain
DPS Pagoda 100 RP Skis · 2023
Incredibly well rounded ski for someone who wants/needs a one ski quiver. 15mm turning radius makes weaving through the trees a breeze. Strong enough to rail medium length turns on groomers, and providing stability and dampness to blow through chop.
Salomon Stance W 84 Skis · Women's · 2023
This ski will also be able to ski everything from groomers to trees and moguls. The blended wood core offers easier maneuverability and predictability when getting on edge and titanal is added for dampness and better control no matter what you are skiing. This will be a really fun ski for carving, and it has an all-mountain profile which is good for playing around in fresh snow.
This ski will also be able to ski everything from groomers to trees and moguls. The blended wood core offers easier maneuverability and predictability when getting on edge and titanal is added for dampness and better control no matter what you are skiing. This will be a really fun ski for carving, and it has an all-mountain profile which is good for playing around in fresh snow.
These are all-mountain skis meant for carving and having fun. They dampen well but are also forgiving. Good for intermediate skiers looking for mostly groomed skiing but will work well in boot-high powder.
Armada Reliance 92 Ti Skis · Women's · 2023
These Reliance 92ti Women's Skis are an excellent resort performance ski from Armada. They have a titanal beam layer that helps maintain a consistent flex throughout the ski. Great all over the resorts, from bumps to groomers to skiing the trees, these will be a blast.
Salomon QST Blank Skis · 2023
This is a phenomenal big mountain ski for powder performance! Fun and playful. Light but can still charge the crud and chop between powder stashes.
Volkl Blaze 94 W Skis · Women's · 2023
This is an agile resort ski that you could also take to the backcountry considering its light weight. Metal underfoot and suspension tech in the tips and tails should give you the confidence you need to stay on edge while not having to fight the ski to turn. At only 1427g, this is a light ski with a short turn radius. It should be a blast!
An amazing all-mountain ski that is lightweight enough for true alpine touring, but still stable for handling the hardpack. Great flotation in a 94 underfoot ski, with the well known performance of Volkl.
Salomon Stance 90 Skis · 2023
If you want to ski moguls one run, then hit a fast groomer the next and lap your favorite tree run after lunch then this is the ski for you. Salomon does it again and packs versatility, stability and responsiveness all into a ski that will go bell to bell no matter the conditions. A polar core adds durability and is light with a poppy nature. Titaial and carbon in the ski smooth out the ride and have a forgiving nature. A middle of the road flex adds to the versatility. Load up the ski and get some pop then lean them over and crack and they will remain stiff enough through hard turns.
The Salomon Stance is the anti-thesis to Salomon's popular QST line: Whereas the QST is playful and nimble, the Stance is built more for driving trenches down the fall line on groomed runs and hardpack. The Stance sports two layers of metal to give it extra strength and stability, but Salomon milled out the metal in the front and rear of the ski to keep it lighter and a bit more approachable. The Stance is a daily driver for skiers looking for a confident ski that can rip up groomed runs at high speed.
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