Fat skis recommended for female freeskiers | '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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ARW 100 |ARMADA

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

Women, too, want to ski on all kinds of courses and challenge themselves just like men! With more and more ambitious and wonderful skiers emerging, rest assured that there are reliable skis that will carry their dreams and take them to any snowy terrain.　
With nimble handling even in deep snow and the versatility to handle changing slope conditions, these skis will guide you to a beautiful world you've never seen before!

Agent 3 | FACTION

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

These touring skis feature a lightweight Calvawood core combined with carbon fiber, and their overall stiffness and firm grip make them high-performance all-around skis. With a range of widths available, the 106mm waist "Agent 3" is recommended for all-season freeride skiing, including powder. For all-mountain use,

from firm snow on groomed slopes to spring backcountry tours, the 96mm waist "Agent 2" is more suitable.

I also highly recommend it!

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 Website: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 Website:https://jp.factionskis.com/

The "PRODIGY CAPSULE 1" and "PRODIGY CAPSULE 2" are suitable for skiers of all skill levels.
From groomed carving to terrain play, these skis are all you need. They have a surprisingly firm feel, providing excellent grip and stability even when skiing mainly on groomed slopes. With their attractive design, this series is recommended for all female skiers and families alike.

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Prodidy 3 Capsule | FACTION

◆Official Website: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