“Take this ski anywhere you want and it will be your best friend. Buttery tip and tail but also stable at speed and maneuverable in tight situations,” said one tester about the Blend. Another pegged ‘em as, “the most playful skis [at the test].” The Blend’s 100 mm footprint works great for park skiing one day and tree-skiing the next. A soft-medium, symmetrical flex pattern allows for popping, pressing and comfortable switch skiing. A five-point sidecut masterfully walks the line between high-speed, wide- open arcing and in-tight, race-car-like handling. Lightweight aspen wood provides dampening and some zing while maple stringers ensure torsional rigidity is on point. Finally, capwall tech combines cap and sidewall construction for durability and rockin’ edge hold.