Monster 88

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Power Picks: High-Geared & Gifted

One doesn’t have to be an excellent skier to appreciate any of these skis, but it doesn’t hurt. Frankly, if you can’t tip a ski on edge and hold it, there’s little reason to spend heavily on ski technology. (Spend the money you save on lessons.) But if you do know...

Finesse Favorites: The Friendly Fraternity

Our on-snow evaluations capture several “soft” behaviors that favor skiers who want to make their lives on snow easier. In the All-Mountain East genre, this means a ski that bows under minimal pressure so lower-energy skiers don’t have to labor to bend it. To achieve...

2018 Women’s All-Mountain East Recommended Skis

For the advanced woman, the All-Mountain East category is most likely the best place for her to hunt for the one-ski quiver. In our view, the 88mm-90mm waisted ski possesses the optimal surface area and shape to deliver adequate flotation in broken snow without...

Power Picks: Off-Piste Explorers

Our Power Picks aren’t for women who are looking for a helping hand as much as a ski-by-my-side partner for their forays all over the hill. These skiers have a well-developed skill set that isn’t satisfied by poking along on manicured runs. If they’re on groomers,...