The Kiku was described by testers as “great for big-mountain steeps, crud and variable conditions… It slices through whatever.” The ski’s “stiff tips make this ski talk back,” so if you don’t call yourself an aggressive skier, you may not enjoy the Kiku. They are hard-charging skis, designed for advanced women who know how to put a ski in its place. They do have gradual rockered tip and tail and a 107mm waist so they perform well in the powder. We also love the graphics.