Before you read this review, we want to know: Have you seen the Seeking Nirvana video series? If not, go watch all four episodes right now. If yes, then you know that Joe Schuster is a total madman who absolutely sends it in the backcountry on his pro model, the Schuster Pro. Bamboo and carbon—a fairly unique combo—make up the core, providing a smooth, stable flex pattern. It’s supplemented by a multi-radius sidecut and lots of rocker, leaving room for playfulness and maneuverability on any terrain. “Ready to tackle the gnarliest lines but still maneuverable enough to ski the frontside,” said one happy tester.

*Ski dimensions are for the 184.