Featured Image: Gabe Rovick
Park skis are one of the most diverse categories on the market today. Some people want a stiffer plank that can hold up on massive landings, from 40-foot jumps to halfpipes. Others desire a soft and playful ski that spreads butter easier than a warm knife on a hot summers day. With thick sidewalls, innovative flex patterns and plenty of pop, here are the durable skis that will deliver unlimited creativity from the park to the streets.
Faction Studio 2
Lengths 166, 173, 178, 183, 188 cm
DIM 131-99-124 mm
Radius 20 m @ 183 cm
The origin of a good idea is hard to quantify. It usually comes from a crossroads between two previous points that have yet to be fully investigated. That’s what happened at Faction when the team created the Studio series. Updated for the 2024-25 season, this unisex series blends attributes from park and freeride skis to give you the ultimate balance of both worlds.
K2 Reckoner 102
Lengths 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm
DIM 134-102-124 mm
Radius 19.4 m @ 184 cm
The Reckoner 102 was a hit among testers, offering a more playful experience than many other skis in its class. Although it might not be the right fit for more traditional, directional skiers, its unique characteristics make it an excellent choice for creative shredders who view every run as a chance to show off their bag of tricks.
J Skis The Joyride
Lengths 140, 150, 160, 168, 175, 182 cm
DIM 118-90-114 mm
Radius 21 m @ 182 cm
It’s a bluebird day, and you’ve just dropped in for your fifth lap. En route to the park, you nail a nose butter three over a roller, then float a 180 off a side hit, cruising switch to the park entrance. You effortlessly grease the first few rails, gearing up for the final tube where you’ve been battling for the first backslide of the season. There it is—STOMPED. Riding away, you glance down at your trusty steed: The Joyride.
4FRNT Switch
Lengths 163, 170, 177, 184 cm
DIM 127-99-123 mm
Radius 19 m @ 177 cm
A fan-favorite in the all-mountain ski category, the Switch caters to jib-focused skiers that the park just cannot contain. Featuring a twin shape with tip and tail rocker, the Switch is an agile tool for quick schmears in the trees and, of course, riding backwards. The Switch also boasts a substantial effective edge with an aspen and maple core that’s reinforced by four carbon stringers, making it robust and responsive.
