Recommended fat skiing for female free skiers | '25-26 Pro Shop Selection

In addition to their extensive expertise, the staff at pro shops have the analytical skills to look across a variety of brands, test ride skis on the snow themselves, and gather feedback from users, making them highly adept at discerning quality. So, for female freeskiers who want to improve their skills and enjoy skiing more, we asked them to recommend some of the new fat ski models for the 2025-2026 season that they can confidently recommend to female users

AK 106 | CANDIDE SKIS　

◆Official website/ https://www.candide.co/

The "CANDIDE SKIS" was released two seasons ago. The lineup has expanded for the 2025-2026 season. Among them, the "AK106" is a ski that can be used by women and youth children. With a waist width of 106mm, it is an all-around ski that can be used not only in powder areas but also in side country. I recommend it for its just-right shape, flex, and weight

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AR W 100 | ARMADA

◆ Official HP / https://armadaskis.jp/

Women also want to ski down a variety of courses and challenge themselves to compete with men! With the number of aspiring and wonderful skiers on the rise, there's no need to worry, as there are reliable skis that can carry their dreams and take them into any snow. ♡
With their light handling even in deep snow and their all-around tolerance for changing slope conditions, they will lead you to a beautiful world you've never seen before.

Agent 3 | FACTION

◆ Official HP / https://jp.factionskis.com/

This touring ski features a lightweight Karuba wood core combined with carbon fiber, but it also has a firm, all-around stiffness, making it a high-performance ski for all-around use. Available in a range of widths, the Agent 3 with a 106mm waist width is recommended for all-season freeride skiing, including powder.

The Agent 2 with a 96mm waist is an all-mountain model, suitable for everything from firm snow on the slopes to spring backcountry tours.

It's also my favorite!

The Agent 3 skis use lightweight Karuba wood as the core, making them light yet stable and easy to maneuver. Recommended for aggressive skiers

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BLAZE 94｜VÖLKL

◆Official website/ https://elevateoutdoorcollective.com/brands/volkl-skis?lang=ja

This model features a 94mm waist width, which wasn't available last season. It has four contact points that make it easy to grip the snow surface, and it's lightweight yet has just the right amount of rigidity, making it easy to ride even for beginners

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ET-9.8｜OGASAKA

◆Official website/ https://www.ogasaka-ski.co.jp/

The ET series has been significantly updated, and compared to previous models, it has been updated to become a ski that can withstand the snow. However, the ski itself is not too strong, and I think it is a very versatile ski in powder conditions, excluding the alpine areas of Japan. The graphics also have a deep feel, which is great!

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La Machine 3｜FACTION

◆ Official HP / https://jp.factionskis.com/

LA MACHINE is incredibly light, yet has an unbeatable grip and stability! It's also easy to operate, making it perfect for petite, less physically powerful women. It appears to be manufactured in the same factory that produced the previous CT model, so its ease of use and quality are no surprise

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PANDORA 106 | LINE

◆Official website/ https://elevateoutdoorcollective.com/brands/line-skis?lang=ja

The PANDORA series has undergone a complete redesign for the 2024-2025 season. It comes in a wide range of sizes. The flexible core provides just the right flex for women skiers, from the slopes to the powder

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PANDORA 99 | LINE

◆Official website/ https://elevateoutdoorcollective.com/brands/line-skis?lang=ja

For the same reasons as the men's skis, the key is a good turning radius that allows for good buoyancy and ease of turning on flat ground, but taking into account my boot size and build, I chose a ski with a slightly narrower waist. The bindings are also positioned a little closer to the center, and in addition to the lightness of the ski itself, the position also allows for a light swing, making these fat skis very easy to handle

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Prodigy Capsule 1 or 2│FACTION

◆ Official HP / https://jp.factionskis.com/

The PRODIGY CAPSULE 1 and PRODIGY CAPSULE 2 are suitable for all levels.
From carving the slopes to playing on the terrain, this one board is all you need. The boards are surprisingly firm underfoot, providing excellent grip and stability even when skiing mainly on the slopes. The design is also great, making this a series we recommend for all female skiers. We also recommend it for family skiers.

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Prodidy 3 Capsule | FACTION

◆ Official HP / https://jp.factionskis.com/

These skis have the same internals as the standard "PRODIGY" but a different design, but are available in shorter sizes than the PRODIGY. The off-white and wine red design is sure to look great on the slopes. With a solid camber, these all-mountain skis offer excellent handling in powder as well as carving on the slopes. The recommended position for using them as fat skis is Progressiv

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VANDEER FREERIDE 98 ｜ VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports

◆Official website/ https://vandeer-redbull-sports.com/

These skis are the best, and will change your skiing life!? You'll think so. Despite being wide, they are incredibly stable and don't wobble at all. They offer outstanding gliding and maneuverability whether you're riding them on or off the piste. These skis will make you want to keep skiing, so give them a try and see for yourself