Also read: Top 10 park skis | Top 10 women’s skis | Top 10 powder skis | Top 10 big-mountain skis
While we as skiers live for the nipple deep days that transform into stories we tell for years to come, we also understand that those days are few and far between. For the majority of the season, we need a pair of all-mountain skis that can perform on the hardpack, soft snow and ice, as well as in the park, the entirety of the resort and also off-piste. For that reason, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 all-mountain skis that were showcased in our 2015 Buyer’s Guide to help you prepare for the season ahead. Note: A total of 25 all-mountain skis were given editors’ pick distinction in the Buyer’s Guide, but below lie the top 10, i.e. the skis that were ranked highest by our elite team of ski testers.
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1. Blizzard Regulator
Overall Score: 22.20
“The Blizzard Regulator skis earned unanimous praise from our elite ski testing squadron. Most cited its Blizzard-esque, bomber construction…” Click for full review and scores.
2. Armada ARVti
Overall Score: 21.36
“Back in Armada’s line-up for its second season, and swimming once again in FREESKIER’s pool of editors’ picks: the Armada ARVti ski…” Click for full review and scores.
3. Kästle MX98
Overall Score: 21.07
“The 98 is the only ski in Kästle’s MX line that implements early rise in the tip, allowing these skis to dominate just about any snow surface the…” Click for full review and scores.
4. Rossignol Slat
Overall Score: 20.88
“The tool of choice for Parker White as well as Chris Logan, the Rossignol Slat was very well received by our testers thanks to…” Click for full review and scores.
5. Völkl Mantra
Overall Score: 20.83
“A staple of the all-mountain ski category, the Völkl Mantra hits the market with a complete redesign this year in the form of a wider platform…” Click for full review and scores.
6. Folsom Completo
Overall Score: 20.64
“Our testers found the Folsom Completo skiing perfecto in the fluff as well as the harder stuff. With an early taper tip and tail…” Click for full review and scores.
7. Atomic Vantage Theory
Overall Score: 20.58
“The Atomic Vantage Theory walks the line between a freeride and freestyle ski. Having a carbon backbone keeps it snappy and stable…” Click for full review and scores.
8. 4FRNT Gaucho
Overall Score: 20.39
“The 4FRNT Gaucho skis garnered some serious praise from our testers including one that said, “it transitions seamlessly through variable conditions…” Click for full review and scores.
9. Salomon Rocker 2 100
Overall Score: 20.32
“The all-new Salomon Rocker 2 100 ski fills a noticeable gap in the brand’s lineup and is sure to please a lot of avid shredders. A rockered tip and tail…” Click for full review and scores.
10. Armada Declivity
Overall Score: 20.00
“The all new Armada Declivity is the company’s tool for ski mountaineering and high-alpine terrain, built to the liking of JP Auclair. Our testers were quite…” Click for full review and scores.
Also read: Top 10 park skis | Top 10 women’s skis | Top 10 powder skis | Top 10 big-mountain skis
