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J skis The Hotshot

MSRP: $699.00

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J skis The Hotshot is an all-new offering from J skis, replacing The Metal as the brand’s most badass, heavy-hitting ski, constructed for big drops, big dumps and big attitudes. The updated “sweet spot” underfoot is immediately noticeable, allowing for more intuitive slashing and scrubbing—presenting a much friendlier ride than its predecessor. Here, a maple wood core ensures liveliness and long-lasting durability; Titanal metal sandwiches the core to enhance dampening, stability and edge grip; full-height sidewalls compliment edge-to-edge riding; and woven fiberglass layers provide lightweight rigidity. For skiers with a grizzly approach to the downhill, J skis The Hotshot might be your favorite new toy.

FREESKIER tester thoughts:

“The Hotshot is a strong ski with a friendly attitude. It’s easy to rock through bumps and pillage variable snowpack but also to disengages a turn when need be.”