Zag be nimble, Zag be quick! Our testers were blown away by these freetouring planks. For a zippy, tapered, soft-snow loving touring weapon these 104-waisted ski slaps on piste. One thing we kept coming back to in Aspen was how damp it was when slarving through rougher snow, but how lively it was when you dug into your edges and leaned into the front of the boot. Born in the mountains of Chamonix and now offered for the first time in North America, the Slap 104 is more than capable at munching all the inbounds terrain you can throw at it. But made with a poplar/ paulownia core, you’ll never tire short-turning your way between trees, chutes and bumps. The Slap 104 won’t make you ski like Pierre Tardival, but it’s the tool to start your steep skiing journey.

FREESKIER tester thoughts:

“Damn. I love this ski. Love. That’s some long-term investment talk, not one night stand nonsense.”

“All around awesome. Not just another ski in a crowded category. Stable at high speeds and really easy to pivot and schmear. Super enjoyable and versatile.”

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