Ski Reviews
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Independent reviews of the best skis on the market from the Snow Magazine test team including Volkl, Technika, Salomon, Dynastar, Atomic, Blizzard, Head and K2
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![Black Crows Atris](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Black%20Crows%20Atris.webp)
We test Black Crows flagship Atris against the current freeride crop.
![line blade freeride skis k3](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/line-blade-freeride-skis-k3.webp)
To further evidence the thought that ski manufacturers are growing tired of categorising their skis, freeride-brand...
![2023 nordica navigator 85 ca](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/2023-nordica-navigator-85-ca.webp)
This long-standing range from Nordica has always been a favourite of Snow's testers; how does the Navigator 85 hold up...
![Rossignol Hero Elite ST](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Rossignol%20Hero%20Elite%20ST.webp)
Rossignol have come up with the goods in the Hero Elite ST which is every bit as racy as it sounds. Read the review to...
![2023 volkl flair 79](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/2023-volkl-flair-79-.webp)
We still love the Volkl Flair 79, having awarded it the title of best women's piste ski back in 2021. But does it...
![Volkl Kanjo 84](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Volkl%20Kanjo%2084.webp)
The Kanjo 84 is sits in Volkl's all mountain category, so we put it to the test in a variety of terrain.
![Volkl Yumi 84](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Volkl%20Yumi%2084.webp)
Does the Volkl Yumi 84 rule the mountain? We test it out on the slopes to find out.
![Faction Agent 3.0](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Faction%20Agent%203.0.webp)
The Agent 3.0 is Faction’s latest addition to what we might term their free-touring family. We tested its credentials...
![Rossignol Nova 14 Ti](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/Rossignol%20Nova%2014%20Ti.webp)
We review the Nova 14 Ti from Rossignol - the pinnacle of the Nova piste-ski family. Does it perform highly for our...
![Head Supershape e Magnum web](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/Head_Supershape-e-Magnum%20web.webp)
Head's piste performance range of skis has an e-prefix; we tested the Supershape e-Magnum to find out whether that's...
![rossignol react r6 crop](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/rossignol-react-r6-crop.webp)
The Rossignol React range is an on-piste specialist and the R6 model suits intermediate to advanced skiers looking to...
![Faction Dancer 3X](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Faction%20Dancer%203X.webp)
Faction Skis new Dancer range has three women's models and the 106 is the widest ski in the entire Faction family....
![elan ripstick 96 ski 2023 p24267 34932 image](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/elan-ripstick-96-ski-2023-p24267-34932_image.webp)
Elan's Ripstick 96 does what it says on the tin - it rips up the whole mountain from piste to powder in style. Great...
![scott pure mission 98 featured](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/scott-pure-mission-98-featured.webp)
The Mission is Back - Scott Sport's iconic freeski has made a return with an up-to-date design that feels better than...
![2023 salomon qst 106 ski graphics](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/2023-salomon-qst-106-ski-graphics.webp)
The Salomon QST 106 is a versatile freeride ski that's targeted towards expert skiers looking to play in powder but...