The XX110 returns to the lineup unchanged this year, and that’s fine by us. These playful shred sticks earned their “freestyle” designation as they are certainly softer and more playful than your average big-mountain ski. The classic HollowTech tips and tails, synonymous with Kästle, reduce the swing weight and boost the fun factor as you jib off everything in sight. “Smoother than West’s rhymes,” said one of our minions. “This ski is super fun, very stable and versatile.”