A 112 mm waist combined with full reverse camber allow these skis to float above the deep and easily maneuver down spicy lines—just like the ones skied by the inimitable Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson. The combination of lightweight paulownia and mid-weight poplar in the core make these babies strong enough to charge the steep and deep yet light enough to pivot and float like a butterfly. Our testers were adamant about not pigeonholing the Hoji W into any one ski category: “They may look like straight-up powder skis but they handle so much more. They’re more stable at speeds than you’d expect for a wide ski with full reverse camber, you can definitely get your hip down,” said one, while another confirmed, “Although this ski is ultra-playful and buttery it can hold an edge like a champ.”