Eric Hjorleifson is no spring chicken, but he’s still one of the best damn skiers in the game and his pro model ski reflects that. One tester described the ski exquisitely, noting, “Hoji has beautifully refined this ski to perfect the art of a traditional long radii, big, bomber ski.” A combination of poplar and paulownia wood in the core provides responsiveness in a lightweight package and a full reverse-camber profile promotes floating, surfing and buttering the deepest snow. Don’t scoff at the generalizations about a full-rocker profile, as VibeVeil, a composite, elastic membrane in the tip, eliminates chattering on variable snow. Additionally, the ski’s rocker radius and sidecut radius match, allowing them to work together for predictable edge hold and stability through each turn.

*Ski dimensions are for the 187.