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100-114 mm-waisted freestyle skis
You might like these skis if… Your ideal ski is agile and stable, helping you stick that flatspin 360 off your favorite wind lip, then ride away through the crud with ease. Taking flight off natural hits is your specialty. You need enough girth for modest pow days, yet a ski that’s competent on edge for your hardpack endeavors. A softer flex with some early rise tickles your fancy. Shred your way into that very eligible skier babe’s heart. Don’t forget to smile and wave.
1. Faction Candide 2.0
Overall Score: 8.84
“A staple in Candide Thovex’s pro model series, the 2.0 reflect the flying Frenchman’s silky smooth and extremely playful skiing style…” Click for full review and scores.
2. Blizzard Gunsmoke
Overall Score: 8.82
“The Gunsmoke continues to garner high praise, season after season…” Click for full review and scores.
3. K2 Shreditor 102
Overall Score: 8.49
“The Shreditor 102 is an all-mountain instrument that should most definitely be on your radar, and not just because of that badass vintage topsheet…” Click for full review and scores.
4. Line Moredecai
Overall Score: 8.43
“Designed by Eric Pollard, the Mordecai is a ski that you can shred every day, regardless of the conditions or terrain…” Click for full review and scores.
5. Blizzard Peacemaker
Overall Score: 8.41
“If you’re in the market for a pair of boards that dominates day-in and day-out, the Blizzard Peacemaker Skis should definitely be on your short list…” Click for full review and scores.
6. Head Collective 105
Overall Score: 8.39
“It’s no surprise to see the Collective 105 high on the charts…” Click for full review and scores.
7. J Skis The Friend
Overall Score: 8.38
“The J Skis The Friend Skis from OG Jason Levinthal caters to rip-roarin’ pow lovers who put playfulness on a pedestal…” Click for full review and scores.
8. Salomon Rocker 2 100
Overall Score: 8.32
“In its second year of production, the Rocker 2 100 received high praise from our testers once again…” Click for full review and scores.
9. Scott Sports Punisher 110
Overall Score: 8.27
“Much like the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the Punisher 110 packs quite the punch in any environment on the hill…” Click for full review and scores.
10. Icelantic Nomad
Overall Score: 8.16
“Lovers of steep, challenging, burly, rowdy, (insert similar adjective here) terrain take note: the Icelantic Nomad Skis ain’t scared…” Click for full review and scores.
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