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#6 Line – Pandora

Line’s Pandora is among the widest women’s skis on the market and is one of the top dogs when it comes to keeping the ladies on top of the snow. This year, Line has increased the range of lengths to include a 152 cm for smaller and lighter females, even putting it in the range of the youngsters looking to shred pow with mom and pop.

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Carving: 3.7 Playfulness: 3.7 Stability: 4 Float: 4.7

OVERALL: 16.1

#7 Volkl – Kenja

“Can I give this ski a 6 out of 5 on the carving meter?” asked one tester. “Super fun to get on and turn, turn, turn,” said another. Volkl — known for its ability to construct the most bomber of skis — comes through again with the carving monster that is the Kenja.

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Carving: 5 Playfulness: 3.3 Stability: 4.7 Float: 3

OVERALL: 16.4

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#8 Moment – Sierra

Carving: 3.7 Playfulness: 3.7 Stability: 4 Float: 4.7

OVERALL: 16.1

#9 Liberty – Jinx 171

Carving: 4 Playfulness: 3.8 Stability: 4 Float: 3.5

OVERALL: 16

#10 Dynastar – Paradise

Carving: 4.3 Playfulness: 3.8 Stability: 3.8 Float: 3.8

OVERALL: 15.7