“Literally my new best friend,” said tester Madeline Dunn. “Super fun and playful in pow and crud but will rail the groomers back to the lift as fast as you want,” noted veteran Mikey Wechsler. “Rides the line of playfulness and stability quite well!” exclaimed FREESKIER publisher Damian Quigley. Earning top honors this year in the 115-mm-plus Freeride category, J Skis’ Friend is truly a top dog when it comes to all-mountain shredding capabilities. Master shaper Jason Levinthal employs a rigid maple core for torsional stability; a layer of carbon fiber for added strength without sacrificing weight; and a smooth, surfy, multi-radius sidecut that allows for effortless skiing in deep snow, as well as chunder, hardpack, the surface of the moon, you name it.