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A full-length poplar wood core teams up with a Ti Power Platform in the full sandwich construction to create the Salomon QST 118. Then we added a tip-to-tail blend of carbon fiber and basalt for increased power and edge grip. A pure flax laminate was placed directly underfoot and we added Cork...

It's a firm favourite for athletes and pros. The Kore 117 is the freeride ski for a new generation: high tech? Check. It's the partner you choose for your heli-skiing exploits, or your forays in the powder. The Koruba wood core gives it a lightweight, playful feel. That's why it's so responsive...

The fatty of the family, the ON3P Jeffrey 116 brings years of freestyle powder ski design into a balanced package fit for the deepest days. We’ve updated the sidecut to increase its playfulness, while our new composite has allowed us to thin the core profile while increasing strength and...

The Head Kore 99 makes your freeride heart skip a beat. It's the all-round talent in our Kore series. The ski floats in the deep powder, stays stiff and is totally responsive. It's also a lightweight. So you can climb up to the top of this mountain or that in no time at all, then leave your...

"The Revolt 121 sits somewhere between the pure jibby pow skis and the more directional fat chargers. It gives you a lot of the good sides of both without too many downsides if you're ok with the weight penalty." - Twig Click here to read our full review of the 2021 Volkl Revolt 121 | The...

The Atomic Backland 117 is the widest model in our Backland range, created with freeride pros like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa. Sporting both Carbon Backbone and Powder Rocker profile, it also features revolutionary HRZN Tech in the tip for more surface area and even better floatation. It’s wide...

The Gamer is the same ski as the old Black Ops 118, and it's a burly ski for skiers who charge hard. I personally find them too heavy, but I am 135lbs and tend to like lighter, poppier skis than these. With next to no taper and above-average weight for the sizing, I struggle with the...

Pure powder. Pure power. Pure fun. The Atomic Bent Chetler 120 isn’t a ski for everybody – but for those skiers we do build it for, we’re sure there’s no better ski on the market. The big boss of the new Bent Chetler ski family, the 120 is a freshie-friendly wide ride that will have you hunting...

The Faction CT 5.0 brings the original Candide 4.0 back to life. A s playful, poppy and easy to pivot as the first legendary Royale, featuring smooth rocker curves to polish up the ride and updated construction to add extra durability and lightness.

The Faction CT 3.0 has its own cult following. That's because Thovex was after the perfect freestyle-inspired one-ski-quiver, and in collaboration with our designers, he knocked this one out of the park. Its playful shape allows the CT 3.0 to easily butter and wash out for jibbing, and also hold...

One of the standouts during the ski test week was K2 Reckoner 122. I haven't ridden the Marksman or the Catamaran so I can’t speak to its comparison to it’s older influences but I did find them to be very easy to manoeuvre right off the bat. I'm a skier who likes to ride very fast and these skis...

I found the Reckoner 112 to be a very agile ski. After detuning the tails I could get them the slash and pivot wherever I wanted. These don’t feel like the recently retired K2's, you can feel the drastic weight reduction, they won’t monster truck through variable snow but when skied with a more...

You’ve seen ‘em here, there and everywhere. The K2 Mindbender 116C is the powder ski meant to charge it all and come back swinging. Strung up with Spectral Braid, this surprisingly lightweight deep powder ski can run with the best of ‘em. We’ve put in the work to produce the ultimate...

We turned to the K2 Women’s Alliance for guidance, and the one thing we heard was simple: “we need a true fat ski.” So we heeded the call – and had a blast doing it. Taking a lightweight Aspen Veneer Core™ and tossing in Spectral Braid™, the 115C is a lightweight big mountain crusher with a...

String ‘em up and slap ‘em down. The Mindbender 108Ti are meant to run. Utilizing K2’s Proprietary Titanal Y-Beam™, this freak of a ski is meant to do one thing: mash. From deep pow to the chalky steeps, this beast is the big mountain charger you’ve been waiting for. Toss in a longer turn radius...

Everyone needs a go-to. For the demanding skier, the K2 Mindbender 106C offers that and more, no doubt. Featuring a quick edge-to-edge feel thanks to the Aspen Veneer Core™ and Spectral Braid™, the 106 offers a nimble feel in the variable snow. But when things get deep, lean in and hold on...

The Armada Tracer 118 is our ultimate Big Mountain performer. Elf Shoe Technology in the nose and a slight tail rocker keep things surfy, but this ski is designed with big boy terrain in mind, integrating Adaptive Mesh to absorb and power through any snow condition. We paired an even lighter...

The Armada Declivity X provides an unequaled stability and confidence for when it gets steep and deep. When you think big mountain, you think Chamonix. We designed the Declivity X in collaboration with Cham local, Tof Henry, for going fast in the most demanding conditions. Tof is known for...