Rossignol Soul 7 Ski Test Results 2016
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94
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Responsiveness
9
Float
9
Sluff-ability
10
Stability
9
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
Value
9
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Does everything well
Easy to maneuver yet strong enough to blast through anything
So fun to ski
Great float
Very good hard snow performance
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Can feel light
Not the most powerful ski in the category
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MSRP
$850.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Blizzard Rustler 10
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94
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Overall
10
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
9
Float
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
9
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Strong yet nimble
Playful yet stable at the same time
Rock solid underfoot
Handles a variety of conditions with ease
Ploughs powder, yet carves on hardpack
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Doesn’t have as much traditional Blizzard dampness
Needs to go fast
Good, not great Float
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Atomic Automatic 109 Ski Test Results 2016
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93
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Responsiveness
8
Float
9
Sluff-ability
9
Stability
10
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
Value
9
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Performs on and off-piste
Easy to steer in the mank and crud
Very accurate, easy turning ski
Damp and powerful
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Can overpower some lighter skiers
For advanced to experts only
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MSRP
$725.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Fischer Ranger 108ti Ski Test Results 2016
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93
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Responsiveness
10
Float
9
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
9
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
Value
9
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So responsive
Fun at any speed
Very stable
Easy to maneuver
Handles all terrain
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Not as surfy
Wasn't as playful in the bumps
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MSRP
$850.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Salomon MTN Lab 115 Ski Test Results 2016
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93
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Responsiveness
8
Stability
8
Float
9
Firm Snow Survival
9
Forgiveness
10
Value
9
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Easy to ski
Great agility and responsiveness
Super stable
Great float
Nice mix of edge hold and slarve-ability
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So maneuverable they can wander if you're not focused
They could get tossed around in the chop
Woven carbon construction leads to slightly hollow feel
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Kastle BMX105 HP
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93
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Overall
9
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
9
Float
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
9
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Very stable
Decent float
Damp
Performs better the faster you go
Strong hard snow performance
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Not as lively
Needs to be driven
Experts only
Didn’t own any single category
Pricey
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MSRP
$1,149.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Rossignol Super 7 Ski Test Results 2016
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92
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Responsiveness
8
Stability
8
Float
9
Firm Snow Survival
9
Forgiveness
9
Value
9
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Easy to ski
Super versatile
Playful and stable
Great float
Awesome edge hold (when you need it, that is)
Nimble in all off-piste conditions
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Loses some stability at top end speeds
Stronger skiers can overload the tip
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MSRP
$850.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Rossignol Soul 7 HD
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92
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Overall
9
Sluff-ability
9
Stability
8
Float
9
Hard Snow Pleasure
7
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Handles all turn shapes
Responsive ski
Lightweight feel
Good in a variety of conditions
Easy to access performance
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Not as strong on hard snow
Some testers said they could overpower the tip
Better off-piste than on groomed
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MSRP
$850.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Volkl 100eight Ski Test Results 2016
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91
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Responsiveness
9
Float
8
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
9
Hard Snow Pleasure
9
Value
8
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All-around performance
Lightweight but still powerful
Very turny
Nimble
Responsive
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Not as much float as other skis in the category
Wasn't as responsive in deeper snow
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MSRP
$825.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Blizzard Bodacious Ski Test Results 2016
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91
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Responsiveness
8
Stability
9
Float
8
Firm Snow Survival
9
Forgiveness
8
Value
9
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Surprisingly easy to ski
Mobile to stable
Prefers fast and straight but can still be versatile
Easy to access power
Some of the best hard snow performance in this category
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Not as lively
More work for short, quick turns
Mixed reviews on the updated tip construction
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MSRP
$840.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Elan Ripstick 106
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91
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Overall
8
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
8
Float
9
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
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Skied well in all conditions
Nice amount of float
Powerful yet responsive
Very accurate
Easy to initiate
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More damp than lively
Suffers at higher speeds
Did not own any single classification
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Head Monster 108 Ski Test Results 2016
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90
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Responsiveness
8
Float
7
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
10
Hard Snow Pleasure
9
Value
8
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Powerful ski
Solid and stable
Fun to carve
Lots of energy
No speed limit
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Too much ski for some of our lighter testers
More power than float
Stiff ski
Not as surfy
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MSRP
$800.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Nordica Nrgy 107 Ski Test Results 2016
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90
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Responsiveness
9
Float
8
Sluff-ability
7
Stability
10
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
Value
8
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Lots of "Energy"
Exciting ski
True all-mountain performance
Easy to maneuver
Good carve
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Not as much float as other skis in the category
Lost performance in deeper snow
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MSRP
$850.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Volkl 100Eight
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90
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Overall
8
Sluff-ability
7
Stability
9
Float
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
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Good stability
And maneuverability
Lightweight
Easy to initiate
Good edge hold
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Not very lively
Off-piste only
Couple testers wanted more rocker
Did not own any category
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Nordica Enforcer 110
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90
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Overall
8
Sluff-ability
7
Stability
9
Float
7
Hard Snow Pleasure
9
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Great rocker profile
Easy turn initiation
Stable as an ocean liner
Carves well for a powder ski
Accuracy
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Not as nimble
Feels a bit heavy
There are quicker skis edge-to-edge
Big turns only
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Salomon Q-105 Ski Test Results 2016
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89
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Responsiveness
9
Float
9
Sluff-ability
10
Stability
7
Hard Snow Pleasure
6
Value
8
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Very maneuverable
Effortless float
Light feel
Fun in deep snow
Playful and surfy
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Not a hardpack ski
Has a speed limit
Can be overpowered by bigger skiers
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MSRP
$725.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Nordica Patron Ski Test Results 2016
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89
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Responsiveness
8
Stability
10
Float
8
Firm Snow Survival
8
Forgiveness
7
Value
8
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Fun at all speeds--but especially at high speeds
Easy to control in a turn
High marks for stability
Playful
Great for skiers who like to drive
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Not as forgiving
One of two narrowest skis in the category
May be more of an all-mountain powder ski than a surf ski
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MSRP
$849.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Head Kore 105
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89
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Overall
8
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
9
Float
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
6
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Good float
Superior stability
Very light
Smooth handling
Great turning ability
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Mixed reviews on hard snow performance
Better off-piste than on
Overpowered by some other skis in this category
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Dynastar Cham 2.0 107 Ski Test Results 2016
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88
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Responsiveness
9
Float
8
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
7
Value
8
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Great surf and sluff-ability
Responsive and maneuverable
Super predictable in soft snow
Quick turns
Fun float
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Can skid at higher speeds
Not for hard snow
Need to stay balanced--can over ski the shovel
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MSRP
$800.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Kastle BMX 115 Ski Test Results 2016
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88
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Responsiveness
7
Stability
9
Float
8
Firm Snow Survival
8
Forgiveness
8
Value
8
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Great float
Solid feeling underfoot
Blasts through crud
Nice swing weight
Exciting ski
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Not playful
Needs to be skied aggressively
Prefers mid to long radius turns (not short)
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MSRP
$1,049.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Fischer Ranger 108 Ti
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88
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Overall
8
Sluff-ability
6
Stability
8
Float
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
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Smooth, solid edge hold
Lightweight
Damp
Easy to Initiate
Loves to go fast
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Less lively than damp
Not the best sluff-ability
Experts only
Decent hard snow performance
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MSRP
$849.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Armada Invictus 108ti Ski Test Results 2016
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87
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Responsiveness
8
Float
8
Sluff-ability
9
Stability
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
7
Value
7
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Smooth turn
Confident and predictable
Plows through mank
Easy to initiate
Good float
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Not quick
Prefers longer turns
Less hard snow performance
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MSRP
$875.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Blizzard Cochise Ski Test Results 2016
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86
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Responsiveness
8
Float
6
Sluff-ability
7
Stability
10
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
Value
7
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Great edge hold
Very accurate and predictable at mid to long-radius turns
Powerful
Top marks for stability--especially on groomers
Easy to initiate
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Very little float
Prefers hard snow
Not playful or surfy
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MSRP
$900.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Black Crows Atris
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86
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Overall
6
Sluff-ability
8
Stability
7
Float
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
7
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Fun to schmear
Easy to turn off-piste
Great tight turns on steeps
Lively in soft snow
Good stability
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Loses performance on harder snow
Experts only
A little sluggish edge-to-edge
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Kastle BMX105 HP Ski Test Results 2016
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85
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Responsiveness
7
Float
7
Sluff-ability
7
Stability
9
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
Value
7
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Superior stability
Blows through crud
Powerful and confident in all conditions
Some of the best hard snow performance in this category
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Not as playful
Prefers longer turns
Not as surfy
Pricey
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MSRP
$1,149.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Atomic Backland FR 109
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85
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Overall
6
Sluff-ability
9
Stability
7
Float
9
Hard Snow Pleasure
4
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Fun ski
Playful
Maneuverable off-piste
Handles a variety of conditions
Damp
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Not as energetic
Prefers long turns – especially when carving
Loses stability on firmer snow
Did not win any single test classification
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MSRP
$850.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Line Supernatural 108 Ski Test Results 2016
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84
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Responsiveness
7
Float
8
Sluff-ability
7
Stability
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
7
Value
7
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Great round turns
Excellent in powder
Playful yet damp
Easy to initiate
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Not as stable at speed
Needs to be steered
Doesn't offer as much energy underfoot
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MSRP
$880.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Atomic Bent Chetler Ski Test Results 2016
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84
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Responsiveness
8
Stability
6
Float
9
Firm Snow Survival
7
Forgiveness
7
Value
7
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Buttery turns
Easy to pivot and turn
Turns the whole mountain into a terrain park
Fun to ski
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Not as good at higher speeds
Lower marks for overall stability
Needs to be turning (or jibbing)
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MSRP
$900.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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K2 Pinnacle 118 Ski Test Results 2016
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84
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Responsiveness
7
Stability
8
Float
8
Firm Snow Survival
7
Forgiveness
7
Value
7
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Nice mix of playfulness and stability
Likes speed
Light but stiff
Nice platform underfoot
Got decent scores in every category
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Very damp
Needs to go fast
Have to work to make short turns
Not especially playful
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MSRP
$1,000.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Dynastar Legend X96
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84
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Overall
6
Sluff-ability
6
Stability
8
Float
6
Hard Snow Pleasure
8
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Very quick edge-to-edge
Easy to initiate
Loves the fall-line
Decent stability
Extremely forgiving
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Needs to be in a turn
Not as much float
Overpowered by some other skis in the Powder Categ
Lost performance in deeper conditions
Feels like more of an All Mountain ski
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MSRP
$800.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Scott Punisher Ski Test Results 2016
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83
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Responsiveness
6
Float
8
Sluff-ability
7
Stability
8
Hard Snow Pleasure
7
Value
7
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Loves the fall-line
Eats up the mank
Rips powder
Busts crud
Very surf able
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Best in soft snow
More of a big day ski
Hard to edge
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MSRP
$700.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Volkl V-Werks BMT 122 Ski Test Results 2016
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83
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Responsiveness
7
Stability
9
Float
8
Firm Snow Survival
5
Forgiveness
7
Value
7
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Smooth and stable
Good float
Very light
Easy to turn
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Not versatile
More backcountry minded
Work to get on edge on-piste
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MSRP
$1,375.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Head Cyclic 115 Ski Test Results 2016
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82
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Responsiveness
6
Stability
8
Float
8
Firm Snow Survival
7
Forgiveness
6
Value
7
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Fast and stable
Damp in the crud
Can load up for turns
Good hardback performance
|
Feels heavy
Not as much float
Not playful
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MSRP
$800.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Dynastar Cham 2.0 117 Ski Test Results 2016
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81
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Responsiveness
6
Stability
8
Float
8
Firm Snow Survival
6
Forgiveness
6
Value
7
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Great in powder
Stable
Good turn initiation
Loves the fall-line
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Very stiff
Feels like a lot of ski
Not versatile
Needs to avoid firm snow
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MSRP
$850.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Armada Norwalk Ski Test Results 2016
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78
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Responsiveness
6
Stability
6
Float
9
Firm Snow Survival
3
Forgiveness
7
Value
7
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Superior float
Very playful
Great of jibbing
Easy to initiate thanks to the tip rocker
|
Has a speed limit
Kicked around in crud
Felt flat on the groomed
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MSRP
$825.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Fischer Big Stix 122 Ski Test Results 2016
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78
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Responsiveness
6
Stability
7
Float
10
Firm Snow Survival
4
Forgiveness
6
Value
5
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Excellent float
Plows through chop
Good stability, especially in mid-radius turns
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This is a lot of ski
Feels sluggish compared to narrower models
Not playful
|
MSRP
$900.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Line Mordecai Ski Test Results 2016
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75
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Responsiveness
5
Stability
6
Float
7
Firm Snow Survival
6
Forgiveness
6
Value
5
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Playful ski
Easy to stay centered
Makes a fun schmear turn in the powder
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Stiff tail
Not a high speed throttle ski
|
MSRP
$960.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Scott Scrapper Ski Test Results 2016
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72
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Responsiveness
5
Stability
6
Float
7
Firm Snow Survival
3
Forgiveness
6
Value
5
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Solid platform
Good float
Good stability
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Very stiff tail
Not as responsive
Slower edge to edge
|
MSRP
$800.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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