[While we recorded a bit more data on the CT 2.0 this year, neither the ski nor our review has changed for 2018.]

The CT 2.0 is a symmetrical twin-tip with mischief on its mind. Skied center-mounted, it’s ready to swivel at any time, most likely in order to align with the next launch pad. Traditional skiers who mount the CT 2.0 for directional skiing will still notice its New School propensity “to drift in and out of the turn,” as Bob Gleason of Boot Doctors observes, adding, “It releases with ease, yet strong in the belly of the turn.”

The CT 2.0 remains a glass laminate ski, which is where it gets its pop, but for 2017 the glass sandwiches a poplar/beech core and the whole stack is capped with a protective shell that rests on the sidewalls. The effect, according to Ty from California Ski Company, is “like a stiffer, better Gunsmoke (narrower of course).” Michael from Footloose pegs the CT 2.0 as a “playful ski for the aggressive skier.”

Skiers looking for more of a more fall-line-oriented Powder ski that’s suited for backcountry touring as well as resort skiing should consider the powerful CT 3.0. The CT 2.0 skier is more likely to be found in bounds, hunting for lines that incorporate as much air time as possible. Those who wish to add the extra thrill of taking off and landing switch should center mount their bindings to take full advantage of the CT 2.0’s symmetrical shape.