Alpine Skis
Best Deep Powder Skis : Armada ARG Skis 2011
Some of the best deep powder skis have to be these Armada ARG Skis which ARG riders prefer to ski powder with. These best deep powder skis make skiing deep snow a breeze with an aggressive EST Powder Rocker profile and a reverse sidecut of "La Gorda" that provides crazy floatation in soft conditions and an instant pivot point for unbelievable agility in tight trees and pillow zones. This fattie even smoothes out variable snow and wind-funk as easy as pie and a slight sidecut and flat camber underfoot get down the cat-track for another lap. You can buy these Armada ARG Skis for a price of $750.
Alpine Skis And Bindings Combos : K2 Rictor Ski w/ Marker K2/MX 12.0 Bindings
Alpine skis and bindings combos like these K2 Rictor Skis w/ Marker K2/MX 12.0 Bindings are great set ups for charging alpine terrain. These alpine skis and bindings Combos will provide top-notch performance with a dose of catch-free forgiveness, thanks to metal laminate construction and All-Terrain Rocker technology. The raised tip of the K2 Rictor Ski's makes for easy, predictable turn initiation in variable conditions, while the cambered section underfoot maintains the power and hold you want on hardpack. Plus integrated K2/Marker bindings put you closer to the edges for exceptional energy transfer. This is one set-up you will love! Buy this Rictor Ski w/ Marker K2/MX 12.0 combo for a price of $900.
Best All Mountain Carve Skis : Nordica HR Pro Jet Fuel Ski
Best all mountain carve skis like this Nordica HR Pro Jet Fuel Ski will make you feel like strapped to a heat-seeking missile going down the mountain. These best all mountain carve skis are capable of taking on the entire mountain thanks to a 84mm waist and dual-radius sidecut as well as groomers at insane speeds. Features include an I-Core lightweight wood core for snappy flex and longevity and in integrated binding for free flex and a smooth ride. You'll love this ski! You can buy this Nordica HR Pro Jet Fuel Ski for a price of $949.
Big Mountain Freeride Skis - Movement Skis Fly Swatter Ski
Big mountain freeride skis like these Movement Skis Fly Swatter Skis are what you need to hit the powder with style! Movement Skis Fly Swatter Skis feature rockered tips and tails that provide all the agility you need to carve quick turns through trees and all the float to hammer your favorite stashes. The CTS sidewall design provides durability and uses a multi-angle fiberglass construction to eliminate torsional flex and maintain edge-hold. The Tri-axial stringers stretch from tip to tail to give you snappy response for quick edge-to-edge turns while ECL construction technology reduces 50% of the glue used in the ski core and uses mostly water-based adhesives for a more eco-friendly product. Buy these Movement Skis Fly Swatter Skis for a price $999.
K2 Freestyle Skis 2011 : K2 Revival Ski
K2 Freestyle Skis 2011 like the K2 Revival model will make you stress less when competing or having fun thanks to its bi-directional taper. The K2 Revival Ski features Jib rockered technology with an elevated tip and tail which means the ski feels poppy and playful in the park and pipe and around the mountain. A triaxial braided aspen and fir core maintains flex while offering solid torsional rigidity and responsiveness and an absorb sidewall with a sandwiched urethane layer helps soften the impact of harsh landings, so you don't ski away with bruised heels. A twintech construction increases the durability of its sidewall and a flat mount allows you to use the binding of your choice. You can buy these K2 Revival Skis for a price of $499.95.
Best All-mountain Snowboard - Burton Custom Flying V Snowboard
The Custom Flying V Snowboard updates Burton's legendary all-mountain freestyle deck with the power of hybrid rocker-camber for a loose, catch-free ride that still pops off the lip and holds an edge at speed. The Burton Custom Flying V Snowboard has a super-versatile flex and shape lets you slay parks, trees, groomers, and chutes all season with just one board. This badass board now has extra trick-stomping power! Buy this Burton Custom Flying V Snowboard for a price of $529.95.
High End Skis - Volkl Kendo Ski
High end skis like these Volkl Kendo Skis will slice, dice, and carve through snow great power. Volkl Kendo Skis feature a full-length wood core that snaps out of turns, loads with energy when the snow is firm, and floats with forgiveness when you venture into the freshness. They have a revamped waist that's 8mm narrower than last season's model and a Sensorwood core which combines vertically laminated poplar and beech wood to create a stable platform that initiates turns smoothly and feels comfortable at speed. You can buy these Volkl Kendo Skis for a price of $649.
Ninthward HHP Henrik Harlaut Pro Alpine Skis 2010 – durable and tough
Turn some heads on the hills this winter with the Ninthward HHP Henrik Harlaut Pro Alpine Skis 2010. Built with a micro laminate poplar core, the HHP Henrik Harlaut Pro skis are light but are super tough and can take a daily beating. Backed by 5.5mm sidewall construction, these Ninthward alpine skis are able to deflect the energy of an impact, while its 1-inch carbon runner from tip to tail increases its life span. Equipped with a custom layered fiberglass, the HHP Henrik Harlaut Pro skis offer plenty of pop and tons of overall response. Other features include fully wrapped 45 HRC steel edges, six layer rubber dampening and sintered or silkscreened IS 7500 base material for fast performance, superior wax absorption and solid durability. Pick up a pair for $5575. Ninthward.
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Prior Husume Alpine Skis – lightweight backcountry ski
If the entire mountain is your playground, then you want the Prior Husume Alpine Skis that perform in all snow conditions. Named after a premier backcountry run off of Blackcomb Mountain, the Husume skis are wood-cored, making them a lightweight touring and powder ripper. Equipped with a rockered pow-tip and tail, these Prior alpine skis waist width measures in at 100-106 mm, giving you a great combo of weight savings, float and skinning mobility. Other features include camber underfoot, dialed flex, 12-14mm taper, squared tail and sintered diecut base. Get out and explore the mountains for $899. Prior Skis.
Also See: Backcountry Skis , Lightweight Alpine Skis , Prior Alpine Skis
Line Women’s Shadow Alpine Skis 2010 – light and affordable
You and you shadow will go everywhere together! In fact, once you put on the Line Women’s Shadow Alpine Skis 2010, you won’t want to take them off! Designed with All-Terrain freestyle geometry, the Shadow skis are fun and light, giving you that easy to ski feel that will help you gain mad new skills. Constructed using 4D Fibercap, these Line women’s alpine skis come equipped with fiberglass that’s layered in 4 directions around the ski core - this makes them strong and responsive in every direction. They are also twice the thickness of standard base and edge, so they are durable and extremely impact resistant. The Shadow skis come at an amazingly affordable price too – just $329. Line Skis.
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Volkl Wall Alpine Skis 2010 – stable and strong
When you’re serious about being the best, strap on the Volkl Wall Alpine Skis 2010. Made with a fully symmetrical sidecut for switch riding, the Wall skis come equipped with a Sensorwood core for extra pop. Helping you stick those shaking landings, these strong Volkl Alpine skis feature multi layer wood core with butter zones. This means that the front of the ski is stiff, and since the rocker design is pre-flexed, added stiffness in front provides stability. Working your way down, the Wall skis transition to a softer tail, which allow easier turning on groomed snow and maneuverability in powder. They also feature traditional vertical sidewalls and a torsion box internal layup, giving you plenty of tremendous grip, stability and sensitivity. Give it your best for $580. Volkl.
Also See: Stable Alpine Skis , Stong Alpine Skis , Volkl Alpine Skis
Icelantic Shaman Alpine Skis – agile and aggressive
Sporting a unique shape and design, the Icelantic Shaman Alpine Skis will complete your vision quest for epic ripping. Available in 161cm 173cm and 184cm lengths, the Shamans balance your weight to give you a powerful forward powder turn, while its 160 mm tip and aggressive sidecut give you the flotation and agile carving you’ve been after. Constructed with a poplar wood core, these Icelantic alpine skis are lightweight and durable, and their unilateral fiberglass balances the ski flex. And not only do they give you massive performance, the graphics are trippy – these elements are creatively arranged in a way that appeals to the senses and emotions. Pick up a pair for $648.95. Icelantic.
Also See: Aggressive Apline Skis , Agile Alpine Skis , Icelantic Alpine Ski
Rossignol Avenger 82 Carbon Men’s Alpine Skis – light and stable
A new breed of all-mountain skis, the Rossignol Avenger 82 Carbon 82 Men’s Alpine Skis are designed for experts looking for the perfect one-ski quiver. Ideally suited for carving and powder skiing, the Avenger 82 Carbon’s are made with two layers of carbon sandwiched around a wood core with vertical sidewalls, making them light and stable. Equipped with a new all-mountain tip and wide waist, these Rossignol alpine skis go rail-to-rail on bullet proof snow and muscles through powder. Plus, its aggressive oversized tip and tail allows you to carve with the precision of a master craftsman, giving you intense precision, strong edging and power a plenty. The Avenger 82 Carbon skis retail for around $950. Rossignol.
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Armada Pipe Cleaner Alpine Skis are light and fast
There are more than a few good reasons why ski champs choose Armada Pipe Cleaner Alpine Skis. Available in a limited run, the Pipe Cleaners can be used outside of the pipe – feel free to try them out wherever there’s snow and an incline. Using AR Core 2 and ABS Sandwich construction, these Armada Alpine skis are ultra-light as well as durable, giving you a considerably lighter swing and total weight, and are the highest performance skis the company offers. Get to the finish line first, as its World-Cup inspired competition fast race base is made for speed. Featuring a 2.5 Impact Edge, the Pipe Cleaner skis are tough so they stand up to any abuse it might meet. Go pro for $575. Armada.
Also See: Armada Alpine Skis , Fast Alpine Skis , Light Alpine Skis
Atomic Atlas Skis 2010 for freeski and backcountry powder skiing
Designed for backcountry powder and the freeski fanatic, the Atomic Atlas Skis 2010 offer hours of chills and thrills. Keeping your tips above the depths and a wide platform underfoot, the Atlas skis Power Rocker construction make sure you get the perfect lift in whatever powder you’re striving to conquer and gives you optimal directional floatation. These Atomic alpine skis also feature a performance wood core and step-down sidewall, which offer awesome stability for large drops. A full tip to tail wood core ensures a continuous flex pattern, while its half-cap construction protects from mechanical damage. The Atlas skis are compatible with binding brakes of at least 125mm and no wider than 150mm. Strap a pair on for $799. Atomic.
Also See: Atomic Alpine Skis , Atomic Freeski , Backcountry Skis
