The V-Shape V6 is a terrific value proposition for the first time ski buyer or for anyone whose ambitions don’t include high-speed descents or off-piste expeditions. Made to be as lightweight as is practical, it practically steers itself. Considering it comes in...
The new Salomon QST Lux 92 didn’t fall off our Recommended list due to lack of merit, but lack of test data. The little we gleaned from the lasses was reinforced by the scores from our lads, who skied the identical QST 92. Of all the returning models we...
The new Vision 108 isn’t filling a void in Line’s Big Mountain collection, which is already well stocked with off-trail options like Sir Francis Bacon, Sakana and Sick Day 104, but it does bring something new to the party: super lightweight. Big skis...
Most skis that aren’t awarded a Recommended medallion are left off our A-list because their scores are too low. Line’s Sir Francis Bacon, however, scored extremely high (how appropriate for a Line), but only attracted one tester, whose impressions you are...
All the models in Dynastar’s Legend X series appear to be the same ski in four different shapes. Not so. Each aims for a different skier in different circumstances. The Legend X 84 is fairly soft flexing, focusing on ease of use over brute power, making it one...
