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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![head shape e v10 featured rotated](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/head-shape-e-v10-featured-rotated.webp)
The Head e-Shape V10 is a classically shaped all mountain ski designed for carving up groomed slopes, but with the...
![Dynastar E 4x4 7](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Dynastar%20E%204x4%207.webp)
The Dynastar E 4X4 7 (KONECT) has a complicated sounding name but get over that and there's a whole world of simple...
![Dynastar Speed 4x4 963](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Dynastar%20Speed%204x4%20963.webp)
French brand Dynastar has launched the new 4x4 963, a versatile all mountain ski that suits advanced to expert skiers...
![Head Power Joy xxx 1 DL](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Head_Power_Joy_xxx_1_DL.webp)
As the flagship model of Head's perennial 'Joy' family, the Power Joy comes with high expectations - our review shows...
![K2 WAYBACK 96 TOP](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/K2_WAYBACK_96_TOP.webp)
K2's touring range is built with adventure in mind; we put the WayBack 96 - the all-rounder of the range - to the test.
![volkl yumi 80 2023 510x2768](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/volkl-yumi-80-2023-510x2768.webp)
We test the all-mountain capable Volkl Yumi 80.
![Blizzard FIREBIRD RC CA TPC10 DEMO](/images/ski-gear/skis/2023_skis/introimages/Blizzard_FIREBIRD%20RC%20CA%20%20%20TPC10%20DEMO.webp)
Blizzards extensive racing heritage lends trickle-down tech to a recreational 'race' - we test the Firebird RC CA ski...
![rossignol black ops rally bird ski 2020 21](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/rossignol%20black%20ops%20rally%20bird%20ski%202020-21.webp)
Rossignol have overhauled their freeride line this season, and the Blackops Rallybird appears the pick of the bunch in...
![rossignol blackops sender 2020 21 ski](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/rossignol%20blackops_sender_2020-21%20ski.webp)
We test whether the Black Ops Sender from Rossignol's new freeride line could in fact outperform its 'flagship' bigger...
![k2 disruption mti 2020 21 ski](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/k2%20disruption_mti%202020-21%20ski.webp)
K2 have focussed their R&D efforts on a whole new piste range this season - we test the high end of that range in the...
![nordica enforcer 94 2020 21 skis](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/nordica%20enforcer_94%202020-21%20skis.webp)
Nordica's Enforcer 94 is an all-new addition to the revamped line. We test whether they're still a freeride powerhouse.
![rossignol blackops sender ti 2020 21 ski](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/rossignol%20blackops_sender_ti_2020-21%20ski.webp)
We review the Black Ops Sender Ti; the flagship of Rossignol's 'Creative' freeride range
![volkl secret 92 2020 21 ski](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/volkl%20secret%2092%202020-21%20ski.webp)
With strong competition in this season's freeride category, we test whether the unchanged Volkl Secret 92 can still...
![salomon qst lumen 99 2020 21 ski](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/salomon%20qst%20lumen%2099%202020-21%20ski.webp)
One of Salomon's most popular freeride skis, the QST Lumen 99 had an overhaul last year and is unchanged for 2020-21....
![Volkl Deacon 74 2020 21 ski](/images/ski-gear/skis/introimages/Volkl_Deacon_74_2020-21_ski.webp)
Volkl have spared no expense and thrown a whole load of Bavarian technology at these on piste blasters. But do they...