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Find the perfect all-rounder ski with our top picks from the best all mountain skis of the 2023- 2024 season.

Best all mountain skis

While the differences between the various ski categories are rapidly becoming more blurred by the week, there are attributes that an all-mountain ski does need to have - versatility in differing conditions being the most obvious. However, the popularity of the all mountain category means that many model lines, from hardcore piste to freeride, have moved with the times and added a flavour of all-mountain to appeal. 

As a result, the all-mountain ski category is one of the most diverse, stretching from  skinny waisted piste loving machines to fat freeride friendly planks, and jack-of-all-slopes, masters-of-none catching the eye in between. 

However, panic not - we’ve done the hard work for you, heading out on our annual ski test and trying more than 80 pairs of all mountain skis, marking each on its various capabilities.

The list you see below is our pick of the very best all mountain skis for the 2023-2024 season - whatever your preferences.

K2 Mindbender 96

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Best for: Strong intermediate and advanced skiers looking to play in the powder, the bumps and the piste.

RRP: £525

The K2 Mindbender 96c is an all mountain ski that lands on the softer side of the K2 2023-2024 range, the ‘C’ standing for carbon, as opposed to the titanal plate built into the more aggressive side of the range. 

The K2 Mindbender 96c is therefore ideal for more entry level freeriders and lighter skiers, but don’t let that put you off in any way, it’s a fun and playful ski that delivers fun with a capital ‘F’. Turns are sharp and snappy on piste, and around the edges of pisted areas they offer balance, poise, and an overall responsive feel that boosts confidence without papering over essential feedback.  

Verdict: The K2 Mindbender 96c is a truly versatile ski that would suit a huge range of ability levels, making them a perfect entry level freeride ski or a fun, yet undemanding bucket of joy for a more advanced skier that wants to play in a variety of snow conditions through the season. 

Overall rating: 10/10

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Buy now at Ellis Brigham: ellis-brigham.com

BLACK CROWS MIRUS COR 87

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Best for: Those who need the coolest, latest and best

RRP: £720

Designed for staying mostly on piste, the Mirus Cor has a playful, freestyle temperament, but built into a powerful ski that can handle everything the mountain throws at it. The combination results in a high-performance on-piste ski, thanks to the double rockered, single titanal plate construction. 

Ideal for advanced skiers who’ll get the most fun out of them - and there’s plenty of fun to be had - but  the Mirus Cor also will appeal to intermediate skiers, as they’re well-balanced and neutral-steering into the bargain.  

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Verdict: Performing at a high level already justifies the price point, and if you’re seeking unique looks this is a winning combination. 

Overall rating: 9/10

Buy now: black-crows.com

SALOMON STANCE 84

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Best for: Anyone looking for versatility across a variety of terrain.

RRP: £630

With a stable yet controlled demeanour - thanks to the poplar wood core and Titanal layer - the Stance 84 from Salomon delivers exactly what you’d want from a classic all mountain ski that’s still at least 75% focussed on piste work. 

Very much at home on the chopped snow beside marked runs, they’re responsive and lively everywhere, but easy to turn and mild-mannered to boot. There’s rebound on offer, but not too much to unsettle, and there’s power available when needed. 

The 84 version sits towards the lower side of the width scale within the wider Stance collection, with a 90, 96 and 102 climbing above.

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Verdict: Lighter skiers that seek a lively, fun and versatile ski are well served here. 

Overall rating: 8/10

Buy now at Ellis Brigham: ellis-brigham.com

Armada Declivity 92TI

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Best for: Strong skiers that enjoy aggressive turns all across the mountain

RRP: £630

The Armada Declivity 92TI - named after a downward slope or inclination - hits the sweet spot for versatility in a range that spans between 88mm to 115mm under foot.

The ‘Ti’ moniker indicates that a stiffening titanal layer is present and correct, but here it’s combined in a banding layer with an elastic compound layer and caruba wood core, which results in a more forgiving ski overall. 

The result is a  high-performance on-piste carver that’s got enough gumption to justify the all mountain tag, but while keeping plenty of fun in hand for pisted runs. 

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Verdict: One for skiers that can handle all terrain and like to push speed and power through everything that is thrown at them.

Overall rating: 9/10

Buy now: armadaskis.com

Atomic Maverick 95Ti 

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Best for: Strong intermediate to advanced skiers looking for power and versatility

RRP: £630

Atomic is one of the largest ski manufacturers around, but the Maverick bucks the trend a little, injecting personality and crafted quality that belies the price tag. Anyone from strong intermediates right up to experts will find something to like here, and the 95mm width under foot has the definite air of the one ski quiver. 

An air of crafted quality infuses the double titanal plate construction, while the soft wood core absorbs chatter and adds stability, even in differing terrain. As a do-it all ski, our testers felt this was indeed ‘one ski to do it all’...

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Verdict: For skiers that want one ski to do it all, the Maverick 95Ti will conform to your expectations for an all mountain ski.

Overall rating: 8/10

Buy now: atomic.com

Black Crows Serpo 93 

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Best for: Expert, aggressive riders that like to push their limits on and off-piste

RRP: £830

Let’s be clear, the Black Crows Serpo 93 isn’t for the shy and retiring - designed for front side skiers that like to carve on-piste but take the odd excursion off into the powder, the result is a full-fat number that requires an aggressive rider to get the full benefits. 

However, the grip on offer is stellar, and these skis are built for speed, loving being pushed hard and fast, less happy when in casual cruising mode. Steep and icy slopes are very much where the Serpo is at home, perhaps no surprise from the Chamonix-based freeride ski company. 

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Verdict: Strong seasonaire’s, technical skiers and heavier built riders will get the most out of these and if you enjoy pushing yourself all over the mountain then the Serpo is a whole world of fun. 

Overall rating: 8/10

Buy now: black-crows.com

Dynastar Speed 4x4 963

Dynastar Speed 4x4 963

Best for: Advanced and expert skiers who enjoy skiing perfection

RRP: £680

Whatever is inside this ski clearly produces results greater than the sum of its parts. Turn initiation is effortless, but then the power kicks in and produces a smooth arc. Normally a ski that performs in fast, long radius turns wouldn’t feel so lively and snappy in shorter radius turns, but not so here. Playful and light, the Speed 4x4’s zap from edge to edge with a nimbleness that belies their dimensions. At 82mm underfoot they aren’t ever going to be rated as freeride, but what’s so impressive is their ability to suck up chopped-up snow, bumpy terrain, and light powder with ease—a joy to turn in almost every kind of snow going.

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Verdict: If you’re an advanced to expert skier looking for a solid frontside all-mountain ski at a fantastic price point, then don’t look any further.

Overall rating: 10/10

Buy now: snowleader.co.uk

Atomic Maven 93

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Best for: Advanced to expert women skiers looking to hit the whole mountain, in all conditions and buy one ski for the job

RRP: £600

Atomic have packed the Maven 93’s with high-end tech that makes these feel lively at both slow and high speeds. The core­—OMatic poplar wood with triaxle fibreglass and a carbon layer—gives a stable feel on groomed slopes but packs a decent punch when turning edge to edge. HRZN tech in the tip rocker increases surface area by 10 percent, making for easier turn initiation and an element of playfulness. The tips float nicely in powder and they ski wider than their width would suggest. It would be hard to better this ski when faced with a range of conditions throughout the winter.

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Verdict: Hugely versatile ski for advanced to expert women looking to hit the whole mountain.

Overall rating: 9/10

Buy now: atomic.com

Head e-Shape V10

Head e Shape V10

Best for: Skiers from intermediate right up to experts looking for a reliable all mountain ski. 

RRP: £610

Targeted at advanced skiers who like to carve at all speeds, the e-Shape V10’s are seemingly great at everything. An EMC, or ‘Energy Management Circuit’ converts kinetic energy into electronic, dampening the skis without using heavy materials. This sounds gimmicky but really works, and like all the e-Shape range, the V10’s have a super smooth, vibration-less feel. The tip rocker makes turn initiation easy and at 85mm underfoot, they don’t feel like you need to work them too hard.

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Verdict: Hugely versatile, not just in the terrain it can cover but also across multiple skier levels, and for good value.

Overall rating: 9/10

Buy now: head.com

Rossignol Experience 82 Ti

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Best for Intermediate and advanced skiers that like to carve on piste but take the occasional away trip off the sides 

RRP £620

A full Poplar wood core—reinforced with titanium and Rossignol’s Drive Tip solution—combines to produce a high-performance ski that also has a nicely dampened feel. These are stable on piste and smooth through bumpier terrain. The All-Trail rocker aids turn initiation and helps a little with float in deeper snow.

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Verdict A solid ski that’s perfect for people looking for a comfortable ride and consistent performance on all kinds of different terrain.  

Overall rating 8/10

Buy now: rossignol.com

Salomon Stance 96

Men's best all mountain ski

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Best for: A one-ski quiver for chargers and carvers alike.

RRP: £650 

A full poplar wood core incorporating carbon flax and a double Ti construction seems to tick all the boxes of a solid all-mountain ski and goes some way to justifying a relatively high price point.

The performance on the mountain goes the rest of the way, and more than justifies the cost. The Stance 96 hits the absolute all-mountain sweet spot in terms of dimensions, stiffness, and turn versatility. It can charge through chop but remains soft enough to be fun and lively. It’s wide enough for powder but narrow enough to be responsive thanks partly to the flex and the progressive sidecut.

It just rails all types of turns, making for a cracking good time.

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Verdict: High performance both on and off-piste making for a genuine all-mountain ski.

Overall rating: 10/10

Buy now: salomon.com

K2 Disruption 78c 

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Best for: All-mountain skiers with a need for pure, straight-line speed.

RRP: £525 

Like many brands of late, K2 seems keen to blur the piste / all-mountain / freeride categories. This is probably no bad thing, but 78mm underfoot is a very narrow base for a modern versatile ski, and one suspects K2 simply doesn’t like the ‘piste’ label. There’s no getting away from the fact that this ski is highly piste-biased. That said, it couldn’t be considered a performance, race-inspired piste ski, because, simply put, it’s far too much fun. Soft, playful, poppy, and happy at speed, it’s an awesome all-round performer. It might be a stretch to call it ‘stable’ – but again this is all part of the fun; you might feel close to the edge, but that doesn’t make you want to slow down!

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Verdict: If hammering down groomers at high speed is your thing, get these beneath your boots. 

Overall rating: 9/10

Buy now: snowtraxstore.co.uk

Volkl Yumi 84 

Women's best all mountain budget ski

Volkl Yumi 84

Best for: Advanced intermediates who don’t want to break the bank.

RRP: £525

Völkl’s Yumi features a 3D sidecut and an 84mm waist width, designed to help it float a little easier in powder, without sacrificing any of its carving potential. Despite being marketed to the recreational masses, with a price point to match, the Yumi exceeds expectations of stability. Edge to edge, it’s not just quick, but maintains hold in both long and short radius turns. At super high speeds, stability can start to suffer, with the tip becoming slightly chattery, but that’s not a huge problem. 

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Verdict: There’s a lot of tech for the price here. This is a ski that will help you step up a level.

Overall rating: 8/10

More info: volkl.com

Blizzard Bonafide 97 

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Best for: A freeride focussed skier looking for something versatile.

RRP: £600

Back in 2021 Blizzard re-classified the Bonafide as an all-mountain ski, and made changes to its core, which now involves a complex ‘mesh’ of stringers made of different densities of different woods. For the skier, that should result in a more smooth, progressive flex – stiffness should taper off towards the tips and tails. In practice, the flex pattern should make the ski a little more accessible and versatile (hence the re-classification as an all mountain ski, rather than freeride). However, this still retains much of its freeride character; it’s a superb, go anywhere ski, with a forgiving flex. The on-piste performance is superb, but this still flies in soft snow. 

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Verdict: A very versatile ski, which handles narrower than its waist width would suggest.

Overall rating: 9/10

Buy now: blizzard-tecnica.com

 

Volkl Kanjo 84

Volkl Ski Kanjo 84

Best for: Those who get up early doors to ride perfect groomers.

RRP: £525

Coming in at 84mm underfoot, the Kanjo is a high-tech, all-mountain ski. There’s a glass fibre frame around the nose and a carbon tip for torsional stiffness, and Völkl have also continued with the piece of German engineering that has so enthused us in recent seasons – the triple radius sidecut. Despite being grouped with the freeride skis in Völkl’s range, the Kanjo is definitely piste biased – through dimensions if nothing else. They’re not the best performers in deep powder, but that triple radius design really works, and they’re super fun for mixing up turns on piste and hard packed side-country. 

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Verdict: A forgiving and confidence-inspiring ski, that grips like a vice on an edge. 

Overall rating: 8/10

More info: volkl.com

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