The Ritual returns this year to the delight of many big-mountain rippers. The selling point of this ski is its stability, derived from a titanium backbone, which led to comments like “sturdy as an ox” and “holds an edge like a race ski.” You can be sure that no matter what speed you take it to, you won’t be maxing the Ritual out. A progressive design combines a larger turn radius in the tip with a shorter one in the tail for easy turn initiation, but the Atomic Vantage Ritual skis definitely prefer big turns and a skier who isn’t afraid to push the limits.