What is each ski brand good at?

K2- the Kroger of skiing, has everything you could want, some skis are great, others not so much

Rosi- Great for Christi Sports rentals and those old dudes who make howling noises in two inches of powder

Atomic- Has the bentchetler..................that's about it

4FRNT-some of the coolest graphics designs on the market right now

Dynastar- really popular with telemarkers for some reason

DPS- they're really good at tricking people into thinking they're buying a custom ski
 
Line Skis – having a vibe that even makes skiing in the rain sound fun

K2 – Giving Pros a Pro Model ski for X amount of years and then dropping them like a bad habit (except for Pettit… He is still with them I think)

Revision – LOL

Black Crow – being a ski people want to try but just don’t get around to it (that’s me anyway)

Moment / ON3P – being considered the GOAT on NS

Atomic – Bentchetler graphics
 
If one brand is known for having the most durable skis, its gonna be ON3P.

Least durable are prolly faction and line.
 
Rossi- If you are under twelve or over 40- this is the ski for you (also if you own a rental shop, buy Rossignol)

LINE- If you want to seem cool without being cool, buy Line skis.

K2- Seem to change demographics every few years

J Skis- Artsy, Playful, ski bum skis (kinda)

Atomic- Chetler? Is there anything else they make?

Blizzard- Blister Review loves them

Dynastar- Actually awesome skis, but who buys dynastars?

Vishnu- Gangsta. shitty website. Graphics are sick

4Frnt- Just another ski brand, needs more marketing

Faction- Durability is borderline nonexistent

Armada- Very average skis

DPS- Wtf?
 
I get the Rossi hate to some degree but blackops seem like a sick ski. Either way they've always supported Pwhite and Clogan so I respect rossi solely for that

**This post was edited on May 15th 2020 at 2:14:55pm
 
K2-every comp skier skis the poacher, drops every pro model athlete after minimum of 3 years.

Volkl-every comp jock has a pair just like the poachers

Line- soft and playful except the Sakana we all love the traveling circus and tell a friend tour

Armada-can’t seem to make a bad ski

Faction-if u and your homies haven’t broken a pair you haven’t lived

Vishnu-wet noodles

On3p-ramen noodles

Atomic-chettys and swerve skiers

Rossi-if you’re not under 12 or over 65 why?

Revision- why haven’t u burned yours?

Icelantic or 4frnt-solid skis need some more exposure

Dps or Black crows- only skis back country

Dynastar-swerve skis or pow

Jskis-you payed to much for you top sheet to chip it
 
14140679:Bened_notnil said:
Rossi- If you are under twelve or over 40- this is the ski for you (also if you own a rental shop, buy Rossignol)

LINE- If you want to seem cool without being cool, buy Line skis.

K2- Seem to change demographics every few years

J Skis- Artsy, Playful, ski bum skis (kinda)

Atomic- Chetler? Is there anything else they make?

Blizzard- Blister Review loves them

Dynastar- Actually awesome skis, but who buys dynastars?

Vishnu- Gangsta. shitty website. Graphics are sick

4Frnt- Just another ski brand, needs more marketing

Faction- Durability is borderline nonexistent

Armada- Very average skis

DPS- Wtf?
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4FRNT just another ski brand? Armada very average skis?

Know your history if nothing else
 
14140714:highpeak said:
4FRNT just another ski brand? Armada very average skis?

Know your history if nothing else
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Yeah those were unfair, I was just sick of writing.

Also, Armada is kind of average because the ARV series is comparable to so many other skis
 
On3p - bomber durability, hope you like bamboo and rocker

Icelantic - bomber durability, mellow skis and your cool aunt even has a pair

4frnt - yeah, that dude's rocking pin bindings inbounds, who gaf? He rips

K2 - like sex or pizza, even when it's bad it's still pretty good

JSkis - skis for people who wear backpack speakers and snowboard outerwear

Rossignol/head/dynastar - skis for people who ski for themselves, not to be seen by other people

Fischer - for those who still call it the 'snowboard park' but lay trenches on the daily
 
14140767:SendyMcSendyface said:
Everyone who trashes rossi has never ridden the Black Ops. But fuck the rest of their skis.
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I bought a pair of black ops 98 end of season 18-19, had 3 days of ski with them, 1 afternoon in the park, edge separted from the ski (no impact, litterally just unglued). Rossi gave me a new pair for free, 7 days later, the whole edge is just fucked.
 
14140791:ThymesGroup said:
I bought a pair of black ops 98 end of season 18-19, had 3 days of ski with them, 1 afternoon in the park, edge separted from the ski (no impact, litterally just unglued). Rossi gave me a new pair for free, 7 days later, the whole edge is just fucked.
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I suppose I should specify the Blackops 118. Haven’t heard stellar things about the 98.
 
Can confirm their skis are pretty great. I've skied my Dsenders for 2 years, easily 100 plus days and they're still in great shape.

14141057:K-Dot. said:
same with fatypus. always kind of hated their logo but always kind of wanted a pair
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ON3P - customer service and support of the skiing community/culture.

Line - marketing. Imo the best "brand image" of any.

Armada - Product line up, very versatile. Arv series for the do it alls, the zero series for very specific applications, and plenty if others.

Faction - Creating media content.
 
14140745:Biffbarf said:
4frnt - yeah, that dude's rocking pin bindings inbounds, who gaf? He rips
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ahah this ones too true. Used to see guys on old 192 devastators with pin bindings absolutely ripping. Good for them, I wouldn't have the balls

I think it's really interesting how different brands get associated with places. Like for me rossi will always be vermont skis. bridge bowl has a ton of guys on blizzards, Moment and tahoe, etc
 
14141517:brogoldenhair said:
ahah this ones too true. Used to see guys on old 192 devastators with pin bindings absolutely ripping. Good for them, I wouldn't have the balls

I think it's really interesting how different brands get associated with places. Like for me rossi will always be vermont skis. bridge bowl has a ton of guys on blizzards, Moment and tahoe, etc
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It takes a hell of a charger to rip those big boy devastators! Turn the charge dial to ?and send it
 
Elan: Imitating other brands and failing every time.

Solomon: The Game changer with the 1080s. Without them, skiing would still suck.

Atomic: The Bentchetlers are the top of the line. They are trying to take the credit for making the "base curved tip", but DPS was suing for patenting issues.

Rossi: The scratches from 2003 to 2005 were indestructible. Their foam core was quite the revolution

Dynastar: The Assaults of the 90's was your go-to skis for moguls. IDone took over the market with perfect mogul skis.

Line: Wacky concepts that kinda work. They really toned down the innovations on what you can call a ski, but they are still the tanks they were 20 years ago. Didnt they recommended center mounted skis before it became common?

Fisher: Stiff, well designed race skis. Anything else is a waste.

Head: Made Jon Olson sexy...or the other way?

DPS: Their carbon fiber is superior. their Wailer 99 Tour 1 edition is the lightest ski I never snapped before. I race skimo with them. People laugh until I cross the finish line before them.

Black Crow: They seem to be investing a lot in ski shapes. a ski will be spec'd: 136-112-103-122.

Black Diamond: One of the first to introduce carbon fiber skis. Skied like shit, but understood why it existed.

Faction: Quite the bombproof ski. They really carefully engineer their skis.
 
14141522:freestyler540 said:
Elan: Imitating other brands and failing every time.

Solomon: The Game changer with the 1080s. Without them, skiing would still suck.

Atomic: The Bentchetlers are the top of the line. They are trying to take the credit for making the "base curved tip", but DPS was suing for patenting issues.

Rossi: The scratches from 2003 to 2005 were indestructible. Their foam core was quite the revolution

Dynastar: The Assaults of the 90's was your go-to skis for moguls. IDone took over the market with perfect mogul skis.

Line: Wacky concepts that kinda work. They really toned down the innovations on what you can call a ski, but they are still the tanks they were 20 years ago. Didnt they recommended center mounted skis before it became common?

Fisher: Stiff, well designed race skis. Anything else is a waste.

Head: Made Jon Olson sexy...or the other way?

DPS: Their carbon fiber is superior. their Wailer 99 Tour 1 edition is the lightest ski I never snapped before. I race skimo with them. People laugh until I cross the finish line before them.

Black Crow: They seem to be investing a lot in ski shapes. a ski will be spec'd: 136-112-103-122.

Black Diamond: One of the first to introduce carbon fiber skis. Skied like shit, but understood why it existed.

Faction: Quite the bombproof ski. They really carefully engineer their skis.
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The faction one is a joke right?
 
Batalla - Sold skis for like 3 months until they’re online shop closed and nobody heard from them ever again

I feel like everyone forgets about batalla, understandably hahaha
 
Salomon - Everybody knows 100 ppl who owned suspects in 2012-2013 but once they dropped it for the nfx theyve never been the same
 
K2: Great designs, solid quality, can't go wrong. Manage to make great freestyle and freeride skis without getting too crazy.

Line: fun vibe, most skis are pretty solid, a lot are cool and

Armada: The OG and the gold standard for quality. Great brand, beloved designs.

Moment: Fucking amazing quality and design. Always pushing the boundaries and they never miss.

ON3P: Their skis generally are pretty standard for their archetypes, but damn are they well designed and well made.

Surface: Very unusual designs for our times but have a cult following who really likes their skis. Relatively cheap but durability isn't great.
 
14142103:FruitBootPro said:
Surface: Very unusual designs for our times but have a cult following who really likes their skis. Relatively cheap but durability isn't great.
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I've heard that they used to be pretty bad quality. I've also the new skis have pretty good durability.
 
14142105:AsherDonati24 said:
I've heard that they used to be pretty bad quality. I've also the new skis have pretty good durability.
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I busted an edge underfoot my first day on the Outsiders. I can just epoxy it together at some point but haven't done that
 
14142107:FruitBootPro said:
I busted an edge underfoot my first day on the Outsiders. I can just epoxy it together at some point but haven't done that
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Damn. I'm not saying Surface's skis are perfect, but it could be one of those pairs from the factory that wasn't made as well as the others. I've heard good things about their more park focused skis like the Give'rs and the Royales. I bought the Give'rs for next season so i'll make a little reveiw on them once i'm able to ski them.
 
14142107:FruitBootPro said:
I busted an edge underfoot my first day on the Outsiders. I can just epoxy it together at some point but haven't done that
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Yeah that is some shit durability if you blow an edge out day one.
 
Line: Andy Perry and EP

K2: Love 'em because I'm from Seattle but not stoked on them dropping athletes.

Lib Tech: Nobody's mentioned them yet, but I look at them as the surf boards of skis. Also everyone at baker has them.

Liberty: Cool graphics, rad bases, super durable.

Armada: Freeskiing

Faction: Every 14 yo has them

Moment: Whiskey and skiing lake tahoe

4frnt: Could have been better, but still rad!

DPS: I'm a doctor/lawyer/dental hygienist

Blizzard: Every comp skier has 'em

Rossi/Dynastar/Volkl: Every race kid at my mountain

Black Diamond: Used to be cool

G3: My body and gear are made up feathers and air

Atomic: Benchetler and nothing else

Volant: Can cut the heads off all the jerrys in front of you

Icelandic: Sweet graphics, underrated, durable

Salomon: 1080 and rocker 2 were cool. I think they've gotten pretty boring. Also their boots suck.

**This post was edited on May 20th 2020 at 8:40:23pm
 
Figured I'd throw in my 2 cents:

Volkl: one of the few brands still making burly, heavy, directional, pretty traditional chargers that also don’t suck when you take them off a groomer. Also very good touring skis, and the Revolt 121 is rad. Overall, one of the brands that seems to rarely put out an objectively bad ski. Maybe not the most exciting, but rarely objectively bad at what it’s supposed to do.

K2: cover just about everything, with a lineup that I think very few people would have major complaints with, though not necessarily making standout skis in any particular category

Atomic: Chetlers are rad, current Vantage line sucks IMO, fantastic boots, decent touring skis for directional skiers

Blizzard: similar to Volkl in that they’re making very solid, stable, directional skis that many other brands aren't, Rustler series will work for a lot of people but not a major standout

J Skis: laid-back attitude with “fun” skis that a lot of people will actually like, if they try them. Unless you prefer extremely stiff or extremely light skis, you’d probably get along with several of their skis.

4FRNT: some of the best pow & touring skis, MSP’s are super intuitive all-mountain skis that are great for the average skier, want to try their new freestyle all-mountain options.

ON3P: about as bombproof as possible, made-in-USA construction, transparent approach & fantastic customer service, generally strong & heavy skis, some of the best skis for “playful charging” & dense snow. Their skis aren’t for anyone, but even if the skis aren’t for you, it’s tough not to like the company.

Moment: another great brand for playful chargers, killer graphics, and fuck-you attitude. Amazing touring skis for playful skiers, yet also making some serious chargers. Like ON3P, maybe their skis aren't for you, but if you can't appreciate the brand, you're a nerd. Everyone I’ve met from Moment is cooler than me.

Dynastar: turning things around recently, previously for old directional skiers (which they've ironically alienated in the past years, maybe turning that around now). Still feel like a heavily race-influenced brand, but their new freeride skis are pretty awesome. Excited to see where they go in the next few years.

Rossi: was a jerry brand, now trying to go against the grain with the Blackops line. BO 118 is one of the best skis on the market, but not for everyone. Another one I'm excited about going forward.

Salomon: make skis that aren’t super inspiring but most of them are quite good. Also they make literally everything you need for skiing and seem to make all their athletes use everything, which makes them feel a little dictator-esque.

Line: least-serious, arguably most “fun” brand, similar to J Skis in this regard. They don’t make chargers, but for just about everyone else, Line makes a ski for you. One of the few brands where I haven’t skied one of their recent skis and disliked it. Great graphics and one of the few "big" brands pushing weird designs.

Black Crows: the hypebeast brand. Make some great skis, but a lot of their skis suck but everyone is trying to convince themselves that they’re good because they’re the “cool” brand. I’d argue the best marketing and graphic design in the industry, but performance consistency has not been their thing.

Faction: similar to Black Crows, great marketing, graphics, & “coolness” factor, but very hit-or-miss in terms of performance and durability. Some great skis, some awful ones. But based on the last two years, they're working on getting better. Also put out some of the best content among brands.

DPS: making arguable the biggest effort to push forward novel constructions, though with limiting options due to historically very lightweight builds and high prices. Great touring skis, lots of easy skis that weekend warriors can get along with. Koala 119 is amazing and hopefully they’ll expand on that.

Armada: one of the most iconic freestyle brands, and while their main skis aren’t total standouts, most of quite good and versatile overall and their Zero collection is a great move and keeps them from becoming boring. Feels like a kid trying to grow up a little

Fischer: feels very much like a race brand, though the Ranger series has gotten really good. If I had to sum up their whole line, I’d say “precise” and “edge hold”

Icelantic: mostly known for their graphics and as the brand of Denver weekend warriors, though the Nomad series is pretty great, and the construction quality is solid.

Liberty: kinda similar to Icelantic, make nice all-mountain skis that most average skiers will like. Love that they’re sponsoring a ton of smaller-time people, and the Origin series is one that a lot of people could get along with.

Head: race + rental brand for the most part. Sponsor freestyle athletes but haven’t made a legit all-mountain-freestyle ski in years. Amazing carving skis, I hate the Kores.

Nordica: viewed as a dad-ski brand, but the Enforcer series has been amazing (arguably unparalleled) in terms of just how many people can appreciate them, but I think they may have taken a step back with the 20/21 line.

Prior: snowboard company that makes some fantastic skis that no one knows about

Elan: dad-ski + rental brand. That said, Ripsticks are pretty rad if you like light skis, and they have the manufacturing capabilities to actually make some really good skis, but I see why they've stayed in their wheelhouse.

*edit cause apparently copy+paste from Notes doesn't play nice with NS*

**This post was edited on May 20th 2020 at 10:29:23pm
 
14142338:patagonialuke said:
Figured I'd throw in my 2 cents:

Volkl: one of the few brands still making burly, heavy, directional, pretty traditional chargers that also don’t suck when you take them off a groomer. Also very good touring skis, and the Revolt 121 is rad. Overall, one of the brands that seems to rarely put out an objectively bad ski. Maybe not the most exciting, but rarely objectively bad at what it’s supposed to do.

K2: cover just about everything, with a lineup that I think very few people would have major complaints with, though not necessarily making standout skis in any particular category

Atomic: Chetlers are rad, current Vantage line sucks IMO, fantastic boots, decent touring skis for directional skiers

Blizzard: similar to Volkl in that they’re making very solid, stable, directional skis that many other brands aren't, Rustler series will work for a lot of people but not a major standout

J Skis: laid-back attitude with “fun” skis that a lot of people will actually like, if they try them. Unless you prefer extremely stiff or extremely light skis, you’d probably get along with several of their skis.

4FRNT: some of the best pow & touring skis, MSP’s are super intuitive all-mountain skis that are great for the average skier, want to try their new freestyle all-mountain options.

ON3P: about as bombproof as possible, made-in-USA construction, transparent approach & fantastic customer service, generally strong & heavy skis, some of the best skis for “playful charging” & dense snow. Their skis aren’t for anyone, but even if the skis aren’t for you, it’s tough not to like the company.

Moment: another great brand for playful chargers, killer graphics, and fuck-you attitude. Amazing touring skis for playful skiers, yet also making some serious chargers. Like ON3P, maybe their skis aren't for you, but if you can't appreciate the brand, you're a nerd. Everyone I’ve met from Moment is cooler than me.

Dynastar: turning things around recently, previously for old directional skiers (which they've ironically alienated in the past years, maybe turning that around now). Still feel like a heavily race-influenced brand, but their new freeride skis are pretty awesome. Excited to see where they go in the next few years.

Rossi: was a jerry brand, now trying to go against the grain with the Blackops line. BO 118 is one of the best skis on the market, but not for everyone. Another one I'm excited about going forward.

Salomon: make skis that aren’t super inspiring but most of them are quite good. Also they make literally everything you need for skiing and seem to make all their athletes use everything, which makes them feel a little dictator-esque.

Line: least-serious, arguably most “fun” brand, similar to J Skis in this regard. They don’t make chargers, but for just about everyone else, Line makes a ski for you. One of the few brands where I haven’t skied one of their recent skis and disliked it. Great graphics and one of the few "big" brands pushing weird designs.

Black Crows: the hypebeast brand. Make some great skis, but a lot of their skis suck but everyone is trying to convince themselves that they’re good because they’re the “cool” brand. I’d argue the best marketing and graphic design in the industry, but performance consistency has not been their thing.

Faction: similar to Black Crows, great marketing, graphics, & “coolness” factor, but very hit-or-miss in terms of performance and durability. Some great skis, some awful ones. But based on the last two years, they're working on getting better. Also put out some of the best content among brands.

DPS: making arguable the biggest effort to push forward novel constructions, though with limiting options due to historically very lightweight builds and high prices. Great touring skis, lots of easy skis that weekend warriors can get along with. Koala 119 is amazing and hopefully they’ll expand on that.

Armada: one of the most iconic freestyle brands, and while their main skis aren’t total standouts, most of quite good and versatile overall and their Zero collection is a great move and keeps them from becoming boring. Feels like a kid trying to grow up a little

Fischer: feels very much like a race brand, though the Ranger series has gotten really good. If I had to sum up their whole line, I’d say “precise” and “edge hold”

Icelantic: mostly known for their graphics and as the brand of Denver weekend warriors, though the Nomad series is pretty great, and the construction quality is solid.

Liberty: kinda similar to Icelantic, make nice all-mountain skis that most average skiers will like. Love that they’re sponsoring a ton of smaller-time people, and the Origin series is one that a lot of people could get along with.

Head: race + rental brand for the most part. Sponsor freestyle athletes but haven’t made a legit all-mountain-freestyle ski in years. Amazing carving skis, I hate the Kores.

Nordica: viewed as a dad-ski brand, but the Enforcer series has been amazing (arguably unparalleled) in terms of just how many people can appreciate them, but I think they may have taken a step back with the 20/21 line.

Prior: snowboard company that makes some fantastic skis that no one knows about

Elan: dad-ski + rental brand. That said, Ripsticks are pretty rad if you like light skis, and they have the manufacturing capabilities to actually make some really good skis, but I see why they've stayed in their wheelhouse.

*edit cause apparently copy+paste from Notes doesn't play nice with NS*

**This post was edited on May 20th 2020 at 10:29:23pm
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Nailed it on the Line one. Everh ski of theirs that I have ridden have been fun skis, maybe different or kinda weird, but objectively fun. Durability may be a question but still, fun boards. Really wanting to try the Blade. Looks unlike anything else.
 
14142338:patagonialuke said:
Figured I'd throw in my 2 cents:

Volkl: one of the few brands still making burly, heavy, directional, pretty traditional chargers that also don’t suck when you take them off a groomer. Also very good touring skis, and the Revolt 121 is rad. Overall, one of the brands that seems to rarely put out an objectively bad ski. Maybe not the most exciting, but rarely objectively bad at what it’s supposed to do.

K2: cover just about everything, with a lineup that I think very few people would have major complaints with, though not necessarily making standout skis in any particular category

Atomic: Chetlers are rad, current Vantage line sucks IMO, fantastic boots, decent touring skis for directional skiers

Blizzard: similar to Volkl in that they’re making very solid, stable, directional skis that many other brands aren't, Rustler series will work for a lot of people but not a major standout

J Skis: laid-back attitude with “fun” skis that a lot of people will actually like, if they try them. Unless you prefer extremely stiff or extremely light skis, you’d probably get along with several of their skis.

4FRNT: some of the best pow & touring skis, MSP’s are super intuitive all-mountain skis that are great for the average skier, want to try their new freestyle all-mountain options.

ON3P: about as bombproof as possible, made-in-USA construction, transparent approach & fantastic customer service, generally strong & heavy skis, some of the best skis for “playful charging” & dense snow. Their skis aren’t for anyone, but even if the skis aren’t for you, it’s tough not to like the company.

Moment: another great brand for playful chargers, killer graphics, and fuck-you attitude. Amazing touring skis for playful skiers, yet also making some serious chargers. Like ON3P, maybe their skis aren't for you, but if you can't appreciate the brand, you're a nerd. Everyone I’ve met from Moment is cooler than me.

Dynastar: turning things around recently, previously for old directional skiers (which they've ironically alienated in the past years, maybe turning that around now). Still feel like a heavily race-influenced brand, but their new freeride skis are pretty awesome. Excited to see where they go in the next few years.

Rossi: was a jerry brand, now trying to go against the grain with the Blackops line. BO 118 is one of the best skis on the market, but not for everyone. Another one I'm excited about going forward.

Salomon: make skis that aren’t super inspiring but most of them are quite good. Also they make literally everything you need for skiing and seem to make all their athletes use everything, which makes them feel a little dictator-esque.

Line: least-serious, arguably most “fun” brand, similar to J Skis in this regard. They don’t make chargers, but for just about everyone else, Line makes a ski for you. One of the few brands where I haven’t skied one of their recent skis and disliked it. Great graphics and one of the few "big" brands pushing weird designs.

Black Crows: the hypebeast brand. Make some great skis, but a lot of their skis suck but everyone is trying to convince themselves that they’re good because they’re the “cool” brand. I’d argue the best marketing and graphic design in the industry, but performance consistency has not been their thing.

Faction: similar to Black Crows, great marketing, graphics, & “coolness” factor, but very hit-or-miss in terms of performance and durability. Some great skis, some awful ones. But based on the last two years, they're working on getting better. Also put out some of the best content among brands.

DPS: making arguable the biggest effort to push forward novel constructions, though with limiting options due to historically very lightweight builds and high prices. Great touring skis, lots of easy skis that weekend warriors can get along with. Koala 119 is amazing and hopefully they’ll expand on that.

Armada: one of the most iconic freestyle brands, and while their main skis aren’t total standouts, most of quite good and versatile overall and their Zero collection is a great move and keeps them from becoming boring. Feels like a kid trying to grow up a little

Fischer: feels very much like a race brand, though the Ranger series has gotten really good. If I had to sum up their whole line, I’d say “precise” and “edge hold”

Icelantic: mostly known for their graphics and as the brand of Denver weekend warriors, though the Nomad series is pretty great, and the construction quality is solid.

Liberty: kinda similar to Icelantic, make nice all-mountain skis that most average skiers will like. Love that they’re sponsoring a ton of smaller-time people, and the Origin series is one that a lot of people could get along with.

Head: race + rental brand for the most part. Sponsor freestyle athletes but haven’t made a legit all-mountain-freestyle ski in years. Amazing carving skis, I hate the Kores.

Nordica: viewed as a dad-ski brand, but the Enforcer series has been amazing (arguably unparalleled) in terms of just how many people can appreciate them, but I think they may have taken a step back with the 20/21 line.

Prior: snowboard company that makes some fantastic skis that no one knows about

Elan: dad-ski + rental brand. That said, Ripsticks are pretty rad if you like light skis, and they have the manufacturing capabilities to actually make some really good skis, but I see why they've stayed in their wheelhouse.

*edit cause apparently copy+paste from Notes doesn't play nice with NS*

**This post was edited on May 20th 2020 at 10:29:23pm
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I see your impartial view that you use in your reviews on this post. kudos to that. Do you have one particulate brand that you love?
 
14142338:patagonialuke said:
Figured I'd throw in my 2 cents:

4FRNT: some of the best pow & touring skis, MSP’s are super intuitive all-mountain skis that are great for the average skier, want to try their new freestyle all-mountain options.
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Wait until you hop on the new Devastator for this coming season! New shape, new core, new profile for ultimate all-mtn destruction ??
 
14140672:westcoastskier69 said:
If one brand is known for having the most durable skis, its gonna be ON3P.

Least durable are prolly faction and line.
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Why does everyone shit on Line? I literally abused the shit out of a pair of already used Chronics all season and they still only had a couple edge cracks and a couple chips here and there. I prolly put 40 days on them this season which was almost all park and rails. Previous owner put 25 days on them. I woulda kept them but I need something longer, they were still in great condition.
 
14142422:SkylineGTR_R32 said:
Why does everyone shit on Line? I literally abused the shit out of a pair of already used Chronics all season and they still only had a couple edge cracks and a couple chips here and there. I prolly put 40 days on them this season which was almost all park and rails. Previous owner put 25 days on them. I woulda kept them but I need something longer, they were still in great condition.
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The majority if shit on Lines durability comes from people with Honeybadgers. Seems the other models hold up to at least the minimum standard.
 
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