The Salomon Stance 96 is an incredibly versatile all-mountain option for skiers who crave stability at speed but still want some off-piste capability. With an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, these skis offer a surprisingly smooth ride whether they are ripping high-speed turns down a groomed run or weaving through tighter trees or moguls. The dual titanal plates sandwiching the wood core ensure excellent edge grip on all snow conditions and result in the Stance being highly stable at any speed, allowing them to bust through crud and chunder with hardly a thought. However, carbon windows in the fore and aft of the ski also introduce a very welcome rebound to the ski, giving it some very fun pop from one turn to the next. While they run a bit too stiff for beginners and lower intermediates, the Stance 96 is a super well-rounded all-mountain ski for upper intermediates all the way to advanced skiers who want a confident feel underfoot when charging on hardpack but still want a dash of playfulness.