The choice of spine-slaying, big-mountain rider Ian McIntosh, Völkl’s Confession skis are a set of powerful, directional pow slayers, light enough to play with yet sturdy enough to get you down the steepest high-alpine faces with confidence. Utilizing a beech and poplar wood core ensures a sturdy base, while a Titanal band and carbon stringers run through the center of the ski to further increase its strength without adding weight. The Confession’s rocker-camber-rocker profile allows you to carve an edge just as well as smear a turn. “Insane ski. Carve the sh#t out of it or attack the crud. Really impressed with the overall performance of this ski,” commented tester Willie Ford.