With its move to Ogden, Utah, Salomon will be at the epicenter of ski manufacturing in North America, not to mention have access to some of the best testing – and proving – grounds in the industry. In addition to the new location, the company has some of the most dominant athletes of any freeride team from which to draw feedback. No doubt Salomon will continue to push the envelope.

X-Wing Lab

Length: 198
Dimensions: 140-107-120
MSRP: $1,115 Stoke: 8
For some testers the Lab is “close to the one ski I’d ever need.” For others, it is a monster. “Way too big for me,” was one comment. It’s true that the Lab is “a lot of ski” but if you can handle this beast, you’ll be riding a tool that’s “great in wide open powder” and that skis “shorter than its length. As one tester aptly states: “It’s a great ski for big kids, but be prepared.”

XW Sandstorm

Length: 173, 180, 187
Dimensions: 135-99-125 @ 180
MSRP: $915 Stoke: 7.5
The Sandstorm is a rocket that “loves speed” and “takes some muscle to ski.” Not for the weak, you have to be aggressive on this ski. “It’s not a short radius turner” and “likes to make GS turns everywhere, no matter the terrain or the conditions.” “When you get it working, man, it works!” enthused one tester, who liked the “stiff and tight feeling” of the Sandstorm.

Rocker

Length: 192
Dimensions: 147-127-137
MSRP: $1,155 Stoke: 9
Yet another in a long list of new-shape skis that are appearing everywhere, the Rocker is Salomon’s contribution to this phenomenon with a reverse camber offering. With plenty of powder to ski at Solitude, testers loved it. “Hands down the best specialty ski on the shop rack,” raved one, who said that the Rocker “turned very quickly” and was “fat and fun.” On powder days it’s an ideal tool being “fun, floaty and incredibly turny for a big ski.”

Gun

Length: 164, 174, 181, 188
Dimensions: 130-96-124 @ 174
MSRP: $925 Stoke: 8
There is little doubt in our mind that the Gun will, like the ski that spawned it (Salomon’s Pocket Rocket), be extremely popular. This is an everyday tool that “makes skiing fun and easy.” “I didn’t break a sweat,” said one tester who loved the fact that the Gun is a “great do-everything tool.” The Gun is “good in all conditions” and is “a great all-around ski.” If you only can buy one ski, ski everywhere on the mountain and want something that puts a smile on your face every day, start packing the Gun.

Scarlet

Length: 164, 174, 181
Dimensions: 130-96-124 @ 174
MSRP: $925 Stoke: N/A
The Scarlet is essentially the Gun with the standard graphic change to appeal to women. Like the Gun, the Scarlet will be a great one-ski product that will shred all conditions. With a 96 mm waist, the Scarlet will take you all over the mountain and under some ropes to boot. We recommend this ski to the girl who keeps up with the boys and
maybe even beats them down a tree run or two on an epic powder day.

The Dumont

Length: 161, 171, 176, 181
Dimensions: 117-83-110 @ 171
MSRP: $725 Stoke: 7.5
Jumps: 8 Pipe: 9
Playfulness: 8 All-Mtn: 6
“With a ski like this, it’s no wonder Simon boosts bigger than all,” said one tester who hiked the pipe over and over with The Dumonts in hand. With the only full-wood core in Salomon’s Freestyle line, The Dumont packs plenty of pop. “Solid on black diamonds, the greens and everything in between,” said one tester, “Great on jumps and in the pipe too!” If you’re looking for the perfect tool to improve your pipe skiing and let you to cruise elsewhere with ease as well, it may be worth taking a look at The Dumont.

Thruster

Length: 151, 161, 171, 181
Dimensions: 117-83-110 @ 161
MSRP: $595 Stoke: 8.5
Jumps: 9 Pipe: 9
Playfulness: 8 All-Mtn: 6
Testers loved the Thruster at our park test, enough to solicit an Editor’s Pick from us. The Isocell wood core combines wood with foam
to create a durable, yet softer flex, allowing for a more playful feel. “It’s so buttery in the dopest way,” said one tester, “It’s quick and responsive on rails and in the pipe. The Thruster also incorporates Salomon’s Pulse Pad technology in the tip and tail, creating smoother and softer landings.

Temptress

Length: 151, 161, 171
Dimensions: 117-83-110
MSRP: $595 Stoke: 6
Jumps: 6 Pipe: 6
Playfulness: 5 All-Mtn: 7
For carving and ripping up the groomers, the Temptress is a solid ski, but the softness and inability of the tips to initiate a turn led one tester to feel as though she was getting “tossed around in the crud.” “It was great for carving and holding on… but it wasn’t very jibalicious,” said another. The stiffness of this ski turned some of our testers off to its park abilities, so our recommendation is to try the Temptress out if you’re looking for a solid ski that will take you everywhere, just don’t expect it to butter around the park.

Mynx

Length: 150, 158, 166, 174
Dimensions: 124-81-112@158
MSRP: $725 Stoke: 6.5
Jumps: 7 Pipe: 6
Playfulness: 6 All-Mtn: 7
As one of our testers aptly put it, “this is the baby result of two Foils making love…” He was probably pretty accurate in a creepy sort of way. The Mynx has the same construction and nearly identical dimensions to last year’s Foil, making the Mynx the way to go for a women-specific park tool from Salomon. One of our testers found it to be “stable for jumping” and “locked onto a rail nicely. A great, forgiving ski for those looking to progress in the park.”

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