EDITOR’S PICKS
THE BEST SKIS OF 2008
More skis. Better skis. Different skis. This year’s crop has more of everything, making the editor’s pick choices harder than ever. All of this year’s skis were put through grueling tests during 11 long days at Solitude, UT, and Keystone, CO, and the testers provided their critical reviews of their experience with each and every ski. The raw information was processed and calculated, then we took our opinions of the best graphics and everything else that makes up a good ski and voila!
Here are the best 16 skis of 2008.
Fat-ypus D-Sender
Dimensions: 144-112-130
A fat, fat ski, the D-Sender was our favorite for deep pow, but could also hold its own on the hard stuff so you can get there. pg. 140
Rossignol Steeze
Dimensions: 140-110-133
Backcountry booters and aggressive lines won’t know what hit them when you show up with the new Rossignol Steeze.
Liberty Helix
Dimensions: 135-105-122
One of the most versatile skis on the market for 2008, the Helix will go everywhere and do everything.
Rossignol B104 Squad
Dimensions: 130-104-117
The 104 is incredibly durable and grips like a vice on ice and crud. Test your tolerance for speed on these boards.
4FRNT VCT
Dimensions: (182cm) 129-104-121
Smooth as butter, the VCT from 4FRNT is incredibly easy to ski and was a hit amongst our testers from the biggest guys down to the smallest girls.
Line Prophet 100
Dimensions: 134-100-125
A great everyday tool, the Prophet 100 is prepared to handle most conditions and terrain known to nature.
Nordica Supercharger Enforcer
Dimensions: 135-98-125
The Enforcer is more than equipped to power you through the steepest faces in the backcountry and whip down on the front when you’re done.
K2 Seth
Dimensions: 130-98-118
Seth Morrisson designed this ski and has ridden it for years. Enough said.
Salomon Gun
Dimensions: 130-96-124
The Gun seems to ski for you in all conditions. The ease of use makes it one of our top 16 of the year.
Fischer Watea 94
Dimensions: 130-94-118
The Watea 94 will make everyone feel like they can carve a turn like an Olympic racer, holding an edge better than most out there.
Volkl Bridge
Dimensions: 130-92-112
The Bridge is the Karma re-incarnated. It “bridges” the gap between park and all-mountain. Great for the person who wants a little of everything.
Dynastar Big Trouble
Dimensions: 124-92-114
The biggest and baddest in the Trouble line from Dynastar, the Big Trouble is the ultimate backcountry jib stick that can just as easily move into the park when the bc booter doesn’t work out.
Volkl The Wall
Dimensions: 115-87-115
The Wall is Volkl’s first perfectly-symmetrical twin-tip ski and is one of the best park skis ever made.
Salomon Thruster
Dimensions: 117-83-110
One of the most versatile park skis we found, the Thruster is incredibly playful and holds its own when needed to deliver the power to boost.
Armada ARW
Dimensions: 114-82-104
Women of the freeski world rejoice. The ARW combines all the necessary components of a great women’s park ski. It is lightweight, has a perfect flex and looks great.
Head JO Pro
Dimensions: 113-77-102
Once again, the athlete whose name graces this says it all. Jon Olsson is one of the greatest of our time and his ski is as good in the air as he is.
