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The best park skis of 2016

The best park skis of 2016

Also read: Top all-mountain skis | Top women’s skis | Top powder skis | Top big-mountain skis

You spend your free time (all of it) soaking up videos of Joss Christensen, Phil Casabon, Vincent Gagnier and co. Jibbing is life. Even on a pow day, you’ll be the one in the terrain park clearing snow from the lips and the landings. You may or may not ski with poles, and your outfit’s technical ratings might be the last thing on your mind. Cotton FTW! Regardless of your stylistic preferences, on thing’s for sure: You need a ski that’ll spin, stomp, slide and repeat.

We put this year’s crop of park sticks to the test in the pristine terrain parks at Breckenridge, Colorado. With the help of our ski testers, we selected fifteen pairs of skis as Editors’ Picks; they’re also highlighted in our Buyer’s Guide. These are the best of the best, folks. Enjoy!

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1. Fischer Nightstick

Fischer Nightstick Skis 2016

Overall Score: 9.39

“Pure performance. Pure fun. The Fischer Nightstick Skis are Joss Christensen’s tool of choice, and it was the No.1 favorite among our talented park ski testers, too…” Click for full review and scores.


2. Line Chronic

Line Chronic Skis 2016

Overall Score: 9.21

“The Chronic is a heady mix of park and all-mountain performance…” Click for full review and scores.


3. Salomon NFX

Salomon NFX Skis 2016

Overall Score: 9.05

“No f#cking eXcuses—that’s where the Salomon NFX Skis draw their name…” Click for full review and scores.


4. Armada AR7

Armada AR7 Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.99

“A staple in Armada’s lineup, the AR7 is built for the serious park shredder…” Click for full review and scores.


5. Völkl Wall

Volkl Wall Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.96

“A repeat Editors’ Pick, The Wall has been a go-to for experienced park shredders since 2007-08…” Click for full review and scores.


6. Head The Caddy

Head The Caddy Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.83

“Proven performance is the name of the game for The Caddy, an Editors’ Pick three years running…” Click for full review and scores.


7. 4FRNT Switchblade

4FRNT Switchblade Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.78

“Catering to park shredders who enjoy gripping and ripping the frontside over, The Switchblade might just be your weapon of choice…” Click for full review and scores.


8. Lib Tech Wreckcreate

Lib Tech WreckCreate skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.71

“Coming in at 95 mm underfoot, the Wreckcreate is a badass tool for all of your park-slaying and all-mountain-crushing needs…” Click for full review and scores.


9. Scott Sports Jib

Scott Sports Jib Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.67

“Our testers celebrated the Scott Sports Jib Skis for its light weight and quick, responsive performance on jumps and jibs alike…” Click for full review and scores.


10. Liberty Transfer

Liberty Transfer skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.55

“Light. Playful. These two words appeared over and over again in our testers’ comments about the Liberty Transfer Skis…” Click for full review and scores.


11. Head Frame Wall

Head Frame Wall Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.51

“Featuring a sidewall that extends and covers the ski’s topsheet to prevent chipping, the Frame Wall is built with durability in mind…” Click for full review and scores.


12. Line Blend

Line Blend Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.46

“The Blend is a boss, plain and simple…” Click for full review and scores.


13. High Society Unseen

High Society Unseen

Overall Score: 8.40

“It’s Matt Walker’s pro model, folks—certified legit…” Click for full review and scores.


14. Armada EDollo

Armada EDollo Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.33

“An Editors’ Pick three years running, Henrik Harlaut’s pro model (formerly named the Al Dente) is the playful skier’s dream…” Click for full review and scores.


15. High Society Berzerk

High Society Berzerk Skis 2016

Overall Score: 8.32

“The Berzerk is a lightweight, poppy and responsive park ski…” Click for full review and scores.

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