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- K2 Mindbender 89Ti Skis · 2023
- K2 Mindbender 108Ti Skis · 2022
- K2 Mindbender 99Ti Skis · 2023
- K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Skis · Women's · 2022
- K2 Sight Skis · 2022
- Salomon Stance 90 Skis · 2023
- Salomon Stance W 94 Skis · Women's · 2023
- K2 Reckoner 112 Skis · 2022
- K2 Mindbender 106C Alliance Skis · Women's · 2022
- Salomon QST Blank Skis · 2023
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.













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 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.

K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Skis · Women's · 2022
People who love to ski groomers as well as play in the woods or shred some bumps, the Mindbender 98 TIs hold their own wherever you point them! The Aspen Veneer Core and PowerWall sidewalls lend themselves to a great turn and Titanal Y-beam keeps the ski damp at speeds. This ski is really great all over the mountain and is wide enough to hold its own when the snow falls!

With a specifically-structured metal layer in the ski, the Mindbender puts the reinforcement where you need it and cuts weight where you don't. These are wide enough for deep days, but not so wide that they're going to be an issue when there's no fresh snow to be found. This is basically a one-ski quiver for 80% of mountain conditions.

K2 Sight Skis · 2022
An amazing all mountain twin tip ski for a great value. You can shred the park, groomers, trees, moguls and anywhere else on the mountain with these. With an 88mm waist width these skis are narrower park skis that are perfect for the icy east coast but can still take on variable snow and crud with ease making them ideal for occasional trips out west. This ski will do a bit better than the Volkl in Colorado but won't be as easy to maneuver the ski edge to edge when skiing the icy east coast.

The Sight is a great all mountain ski with big park ambitions. The flex pattern of the Sight keeps it stable on landings and flexible in the tips so you aren't limited when trying to progress in the terrain park. Carbon fiber added to the core gives this ski plenty of strength and keeps things damp and due to K2's all terrain rocker, the sight will perform beautifully where ever you decide to take them.

With an aspen wood core and carbon stringers, these skis have a ton of energy and pop to them with some added stability built in that other twin tips sometimes lack. Great for trees, bumps, and making the mountain your playground, the Sight skis are incredibly versatile.

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.

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!

K2 Reckoner 112 Skis · 2022
Lively, energetic, and yet still predictable. Excels in the soft stuff with a flex pattern made for powder and creative skiing all over the mountain. The fatter cousin of the more narrow reckoners that are very freestyle focused. A twin tip ski a lively aspen core that is mixed with a more damp and stable fir. This is a PNW classic meant for hunting powder stashes and still hitting butters and riding switch while you're at it. A well rounded and super playful ski for those that never want a boring day.

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 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 Mantra 102 Skis · 2023
102mm underfoot and a bit of tip and tail rocker will keep these afloat on the deep days, but a nimble sidecut and plenty of titanal ensures you'll keep your edges locked in at high speed on any type of snow. The titanal prevents chatter and increases torsional rigidity while blasting though chunks and refrozen mank. A perfectly blended sidecut profile helps your edges bite in firm conditions while maintaining stability at higher speeds.

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.

Volkl Blaze 106 Skis · 2023
Super lightweight woodcore. Would make for a great backcountry setup.

Volkl Secret 96 Skis · Women's · 2023
The Secret pairs a 3D sidecut with a Titanal frame to reduce chatter and prevent deflection away from your active edge. The 3D sidecut places different radii along different parts of the edge so you get instant bite when initiating your turn while retaining the ability to carve longer turns at speed.

K2 Mindbender 116C Skis · 2022
Super wide for float, but still stout and stable for firm days, or just bombing the cat tracks back to the lift. While a bit wide for true all mountain skiing, the 116 is a fantastic freeride choice for the playful skier. Best suited for deep, wide, and fast skiing, the 116 loves to be pointed down the fall line and ripped around the biggest lines and pillows on the hill.

These have SUPREME flotation in powder, but with plenty of edge hold, you'll still be able to have a fun time rippin down some groomers! These have a maple and paulownia core for the ideal blend of power, energy, and lightweight performance. Not to mention the DOOOPE graphic!!

Völkl Secret 102 Skis · Women's · 2022
These are the widest model in Völkl's All-Mountain Freeride women's collection. The Völkl Secret 102 are built with the same materials and construction as the more firm-snow-focused Kenja 88. Metal runs along the edges of the ski in both the tip and tail, however, the metal does not connect underfoot in order to provide a strong, stable feel on edge- it lightens the ski as well! They have implemented a 3D Radius sidecut which uses a longer radius in the tips and tails, and a tighter radius underfoot to allow for different turn shapes dependent on how you're shifting weight.

Nordica Wild Belle DC 84 Skis + Bindings · Women's · 2023
Smooth, responsive, and stable, the Wild Belle is a solid frontside/groomer ski that features Nordica's Double Core tech that sandwiches a sheet of rubber between the wood core for power and dampness. In addition, the natural stance profile means the skier assumes a more neutral, centered position that allows the ski to flex appropriately into a turn, providing great edge hold and confidence in a variety of conditions.

These are another option that have a forgiving flex and tighter turn radius. But unlike the Atomic, these skis have the ability to open up and stay stable at higher speeds. A sheet of rubber in the core helps the ski dampen vibration and adds a more energetic rebound out of turns! These and the Rossignols below are more appropriate picks for your skill level and will help you progress. The 84mm waist will be very easy to move edge to edge on hardpack, and is enough ski that you won't get bogged down on a storm day. The tip and tail rocker will keep you afloat as well as help initiate turns.

Smooth, responsive, and stable, the Wild Belle is a solid frontside/groomer ski that features Nordica's Double Core tech that sandwiches a sheet of rubber between the wood core for power and dampness. In addition, the natural stance profile means the skier assumes a more neutral, centered position that allows the ski to flex appropriately into a turn, providing great edge hold and confidence in a variety of conditions.

K2 Mindbender 89Ti Skis · Women's · 2023
Groomers, Hard Pack, Low-tide Tree and Mogul Skiing, A Modicum of New Snow. One of the narrowest of the Mindbender line, the Titinal Y-Beam construction and All-Terrain Rocker construction of the Women's Mindbender 89TI will give you stability at speed; easy turn initiation; and a low-chatter ride that makes this a perfect low-tide/groomer driver that will feel at home on and off piste.

Best for ladies who prefer the groomers, this ski is a great daily driver! This ski offers a damp and stable ride at high speeds and on variable terrain. The Powerwall sidewall construction and Titanaly Y-Beam provide confidence inspiring stability and a high speed edge hold. They also feature an all-terrain rocker to keep the tips up in soft and variable snow.

Salomon Stance 96 Skis · 2023
Amazing powerful turns on groomed terrain, and at 96mm underfoot this ski can hack the cruddy and the soft when the skies open up. This ski has a double sheet of metal, so it really grabs those groomers for an incredible turn. It is surprisingly light and can hack pretty much anything you throw at it!

Elan Wingman 86 CTi Skis + FX EMX 12.0 Bindings · 2023
The Wingman 86 blurs the lines between a carving ski and a true all-mountain ski. Its consists of Elan's legendary lightweight construction backed up by Titanal backbone down the middle of the ski that provides stability and dampness. Carbon rods placed over the edge of the ski give it impeccable edge hold and makes for snappy and responsive turns on groomers and makes the Wingman an agile weapon for tackling moguls. But the 86 mm waist gives the ski plenty of chops to go off-piste and navigate confidently between trees. The Wingman is a Swiss Army Knife of a ski, prepared to take your wherever you want to go on the mountain.

A lightweight design with a lightweight wood core, thin layer of titanal metal and carbon tubes throughout the ski for a bit of energy and added responsiveness. The most unique feature in these skis is the amphibio side cut which is a unique left and right ski shape to help with easy turn initiation and unmatched edge hold. The amphibio design really makes a very stiff ski like these a bit more intuitive to use.

Dynastar M-Pro 99 W Skis · Women's · 2022
The Dynastar M-Pro 99 for women is packed full of technology, with a Hybrid Poplar PU core backed by titanal it has amazing power on the hardpack. If you fancy a romp in the softer snow, its adaptive sidecut and rocker/camber profile gives it amazing float and surf to keep you high and dry. This is a ski that can do it all!

All-mountain performance - everything from crud to knee deep powder, these are made to charge but also are light and maneuverable!

Skiing it all on a light and reliable package. Dual core keeps weight down and responsiveness up.

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!

Atomic Backland 98 W Skis · Women's · 2023
The Atomic Backland 98 is made to be a women's backcountry ski that can do it all. With a 98 mm waist and Atomic's HRZN tech tip, it can easily float in powder, but with lightweight wood core reinforced by a carbon backbone, it is stiff and responsive enough for steep descents where you need to trust in your ski. It is also deliciously lightweight, weighing in at just 1200 grams per ski in the 164 cm length. this is a serious touring ski that makes the uphill a delight and the downhill whatever you want it to be.

Lightweight touring with wood core performance + a carbon backbone for stability descents.

Intermediate to advanced skiers looking for a lightweight ski that can do it all!

Armada Reliance 82 Ti Skis · Women's · 2023
This is a great all-mountain ski that can absolutely rip groomers! This ski has amazing edge hold, on par to that of a true carving ski, but can handle other kinds of variable terrain across the mountain as well! These also have two sheets of metal laminate for stability at speed.

Line Outline Skis · 2022
The convex base contouring in the tips and tails make it easier than ever to float and play above the deep snow in a buttery and very smooth fashion. Even better, they still perform on chandler, chop and any other variable of not so great snow. They’re even fun on groomers! This is such a fun ski that is the true definitely of all mountain, big mountain and a powder ski!

Decathlon Cross 950+ Skis + Tyrolia PR11 GW Bindings · Women's · 2023
Someone who wants a quality ski & binding setup to stick around for a while! These are sandwich structured and fiberglass laminated pine & beech wood cores (very unique blend for lightweight and responsiveness, you don't quite see this wood combo often in the States) with ABS sidewalls and a built-in aluminum tip; built to last you for many fun winters to come! These also have a decent rocker up front to give you a lift in softer snow conditions and the ability to initiate turns very easy, while the ultra short turn radius is going to feel like power steering in the moguls and in the trees. That is where this versatile setup really shines - it's one maneuverable and precise ski!!

Moment Wildcat Skis · 2023
Sidewall construction that won't blow out after a few hard tumbles, thick 2.2mm edges for maximum strength against hidden dangers, and Moustache Rocker so it can charge forwards or backwards.

K2 Midnight Skis · Women's · 2023
The K2 Midnight is an all-mountain ski with a park problem. A full lightweight wood core makes the Midnight poppy and playful for stomping landings in the park, but an 88 mm waist and carbon stringers laid throughout the ski give it added strength and stability for carving groomers and ripping though trees. The Midnight begs the question: are they an all-mountain ripper masquerading as a park ski, or vice versa.

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.

K2 Mindbender 115C Alliance Skis · Women's · 2022
Despite its size, the Mindbender 115C is a versatile all-mountain ski, but it especially shines in deep, deep powder. K2 combined a poppy and playful Aspen wood core with their patented Carbon spectral braid, which gives the ski added strength and stability, but without the added weight of something like metal. The generous rocker in the tip and tail makes the ski super surfy and playful in deep snow, but the carbon braid also gives it strong edge hold on groomers. An awesome powder weapon that does surprisingly well on every other aspect of the mountain.

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