Not all skis are created equal, and not all skis are created with women in mind! Fortunately, our experts are here to help you find the best skis for you – just like they’ve done for thousands of other customers! Check out this list of our experts’ most recommended skis for women, and don’t forget to chat with a Ski Expert here on Curated to find the perfect pair of skis for you.
- Salomon Stance W 80 Skis + M10 GW Bindings · Women's · 2023
- Volkl Flair 76 Skis + vMotion 10 GW Ski Bindings · Women's · 2023
- Nordica Santa Ana 88 Skis · Women's · 2023
- Volkl Kenja 88 Skis · Women's · 2023
- Salomon Stance W 94 Skis · Women's · 2023
- Salomon Stance W 88 Skis · Women's · 2023
- Nordica Wild Belle 74 Skis + TP2 10 Bindings · Women's · 2023
- Elan Ripstick 94 W Skis · Women's · 2023
- Salomon Stance W 84 Skis · Women's · 2023
- Armada Reliance 92 Ti Skis · Women's · 2023
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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

Dynastar E 4X4 2 Skis + Xpress 10 GW Ski Bindings · Women's · 2023
4x4 is all about being versatile and these fit the bill. 82 underfoot provides just enough float to help you stay on top of the snow when a bit falls but not so wide as to sacrifice on trail performance. Great ski for the beginner emerging into an intermediate.

A short turning radius and soft flex helps you develop pinpoint precise turns especially at lower speeds. Versatile enough to tackle the whole mountain, this ski is happiest on groomers, spring corn, and moguls.

Parabolic shape allows for ease of initiation with carves, nimble and trusty- this ski setup will last for several seasons and has more of a focus on groomed terrain!

K2 Disruption 75 Skis + Marker ERP 10 Quikclik Bindings · Women's · 2023
The Disruption 75 skis are built for ripping the trails up. Being a skinnier ski (75mm wide at the waist) these are better suited on trail than off. Now you can ski these off trail but if there is any powder they won't ski as well as other skis out there. These are ideal for beginner to intermediate riders.

This is an easy turning, stable and smooth riding ski that will be fantastic cruising the groomers. Lightweight and responsive, a great step up out of rentals.

Confidence inspiring ski that will allow anyone to move out of rentals into their own skis and enjoy greens, blues, and the occasional blacks all day.

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.

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.

Atomic Maven 93 C Skis · Women's · 2023
Lightweight, but still very capable on hardpack, the Maven is an advanced ski that loves to jump off into back bowls, moguls, trees, and side-hits. But don't let the low swing weight fool you, the Poplar core combined with triaxial fiberglass and carbone weave gives this great stability.

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.

Armada Reliance 82 C Skis · Women's · 2023
The Armada Reliance 82 C skis are recommended for skiers looking for narrower-waisted skis to step up their groomer game. A lightweight ski with a Caruba wood core and carbon stringers, these Armada skis will certainly help you step it up on the groomers. A 14.9m turn radius in a 158 means you will be carving with ease, but the rocker/camber/rocker profile means you will still be smiling when the fresh snow falls.

Armada Reliance 88 C Skis · Women's · 2023
This is a super light ski because of its Caruba wood core and carbon stringers - which also add pop and control. With rocker and tapered sidecuts, these skis can float and carve in equal measure!

Icelantic Maiden 101 Skis · Women's · 2023
The Maiden 101 is their signature ladies freeride ski - What does this mean? It means they're ready to slash powder, navigate tree runs, plow through chopped up snow, and rail down fresh groomers... All while remaining playful and composed in tough terrain. Approachable for intermediate skiers, but the Maiden's can also be pushed hard as you progress!

This ski combines the features from Icelandic's Nomad and their signature "Fly-Weight" core, making it the ultimate women's-specific freeride ski. This ski has a rockered tip and tail with 2mm of camber underfoot, which allows the ski to excel skiing some sick powder, charging through some crud, and having fun all over the mountain.

A daily driver for women who want a ski that can ski the soft snow and edge and pivot with ease.

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.

Armada ARW 86 Skis · Women's · 2023
The ARW 86 is a fantastic mid stiff ski designed for freestyle both in the park and all mountain. Smooth flex keeps the ski very responsive and agile in the bumps and variable snow. Narrow all-mountain profile means this ski is great on hardpack, in the bumps or trees, and can handle some occasional powder days! If you're ready to build skills in the park or just like a freestyle ski this is the one for you!

The Armada ARW 86 is ready to tackle the park, but still has enough character and grit to rip groomers and slip off-piste as well. It has a softer, yet consistent flex through the whole ski that makes jibbing in the park and hitting rails a breeze.

These are a wood core easy turning ski! Great for a lady looking to ski in the terrain parks. These have a rocker camber rocker shape. Making these very fun all over the mountain. 86m underfoot is great for ripping around hard pack runs.

Decathlon Skis Slash FR500 Skis · Women's · 2023
A great and easy to rip freestyle-focused ski from Decathlon. The Slash has a 100mm waist and is versatile in many conditions but can really stick up to choppy groomers and some fresh snow, especially with a solid tip and tail rocker profile. Stable and progressive, this ski can handle bumps, trees, groomers, and everything in between!

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!

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!!

Dynafit Free 97 W Skis · Women's · 2023
A 100% Poplar Wood core and Carbon Speed Stringers, ABS full sidewall, and a modern new sidecut makes this ski able to conquer any terrain. Balance from tip to tail rocker you will feel how nimble and surfy this ski it on the downhill! Super light weight coming in at around 1400g this ski will let you fly up the skin track. This ski comes with a 2 year manufacture warranty.

Poplar and wood core will be very light to ski but also very well balanced. 162 cm should not be too long and will be easier to maneuver than some longer options.

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.

Head Total Joy Skis + Joy 11 GW SLR Bindings · Women's · 2023
The Head Total Joy was built to be a highly versatile ski that can carve fluidly and dynamically on the groomers, but also offer some 4x4 off road character when called for. Head built the Joy with carbon and graphene to stiffen the ski without adding extra weight, and the result is a a ski that can confidently carve both tight, controlled turns as well as higher speed turns, but is still light on the feet. And with an 85 mm waist, the Total Joy can still venture dominantly through crud and off-trail adventures.

Rossignol Experience Pro W Skis + Kid 4 GW B76 Bindings · Girls' · 2023
Recommended for younger skiers looking to learn. Quality skis from Rossignol at a price that won't break the bank. Includes the bindings so that you can hit the slopes in no time! Great beginner setup that will develop with you over the next several seasons!

A scaled down version of the popular adult Experience model, these skis are great for young skiers looking to improve their skills quickly. With a cap construction and composite core, these are light weight and durable!

Dynastar E-Pro 85 Open Skis · Women's · 2023
Lightweight narrow all-mountain ski that shines on the groomers but can handle some jaunts off piste as well into the bumps and choppy snow.







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