The Monster 88 possesses an unusual amalgam of attributes. In a genre where front rockers are standard and rear rocker nearly so, the Monster 88 has a sliver of early rise and a flat, square tail. Although the Monster 88 is the little brother in a small family of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
