Built with Fischer’s Air Tec Ti laminate construction, the Pro Mtn 86 Ti is maneuverable and light, but with a strong edge grip and an effortless carve. Early rise in the top makes this ski easy to edge, especially in short to mid-radius turns where it excels. Scoring ‘Excellent’–and a couple ‘Favorite’–ranking across the board, testers particularly liked how damp and stable this ski felt, while still retaining a liveliness that bred confidence anywhere on the hill.

The ski is best on-piste, and loses some of its enthusiasm wherever the snow is not hardpack or groomed. A couple skis in this category have a heavier footprint at high speeds. Bottomline: the Pro Mtn 86 Ti is a really exciting ski that you should try, or buy, if you like carving more than anything else.