The Koa 98 may be a newcomer to the scene, but it has already made a name for itself. This ski is “stompable and stable” according to testers, and “kills it on groomers.” Slight rocker allows the Koa to hover in soft snow or crud when it needs to, while a wooden core with embedded carbon fiber makes it stable and highly responsive in the trickiest of situations. Laminated sidewalls support the Koa’s edges for stability, durability and an even fl ex.