J Skis’ Masterblaster is built to help you go faster. Jason Levinthal and his team use maple wood in the core to provide skiers with great power, stability and handling. Then a strip of Titanal is added down the center of the ski, ending at the tip and tail, to further enhance those characteristics without hindering the ski’s playfulness and swing weight. A sidecut shape that matches the ski’s rocker geometry also ensures consistent handling no matter where you take the Masterblaster. “It loves to be up on edge laying trenches, but the rocker profile helps its surfiness,” commented Adrian Bouthot. “An absolute blaster of a ski.” The Masterblaster skis like a racecar when you need it to, but leads this group of skis in the playfulness category. Thumbs up.