The Experience series isn’t a family of equals. The Experience 100 HD uses the richest construction, the 88 HD swaps out Titanal for basalt and the 84 HD loses the basalt. Each step down is associated both with ability and price. The intermediate skier the 84 HD aims to seduce doesn’t have to pay the tariff for features he isn’t going to use.

Geared down to match the speed range of the average skier, the Experience 84 HD has all the power recreational skiers need thanks to the Carbon Alloy Matrix Rossi added to it last season. A weave of carbon and basalt, it adds torsional rigidity with minimal mass, improving edge grip and ski control in all conditions. The Experience 84 HD is the perfect mid-range ski: it likes medium-radius turns at medium speeds on a medium pitch. Responsive to light pressure, it’s just right for skiers who prioritize control over speed.