The best skis for the morning groomed runs | '25-26 Pro Shop Selection

Beautifully groomed runs are incredibly easy to ski on. Because you can carve with ease, you'll be so intoxicated by your own skiing that you'll feel like you've improved. Let's ask a pro shop to tell us about this magical model for the 2025-2026 season. Pro shops often have the opportunity to test ride a variety of models on the snow, so they're sure to know.

DECLIVITY X 102 | ARMADA

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

It has metal in it, and the concept is for groomed snow... I think it's because the waist width is a little wide at 102mm... but it's completely normal carving on groomed burn! There's no sense of incongruity, no heaviness, and it doesn't feel thick. In fact, it seems to have no special features!!

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LASER SC｜STOCKLI

◆Official website: https://rexxam.com/stockli/

The key feature of this best-selling model from a leading high-grade ski brand is its unparalleled stability and quiet ride. When you encounter a perfect groomed run on "The Day," this is the only ski you'll need to carve the most satisfying turns!

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POLARVE PRO | VECTOR GLIDE

◆ Official HP / https://www.vectorglide-japan.com/

These skis allow you to feel the skis bend intensely from the top. The sensation of gliding like an airplane turning can be a very pleasurable sensation under the right conditions. The selection of bindings and boots is crucial.

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REVOLT 101｜VÖLKL

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

When I rode the skis with the "Jester X" bindings at the test ride event, I felt the flex under my feet and experienced the sharpness of carving skis. With a waist of 101mm, these skis can be enjoyed anywhere, not just on flat ground but also in powder.

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SAKANA｜LINE

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

It bends and floats in powder. These two points are what can be misleading. A soft flex makes the board bend easily, bend easily, and is light. It's easy to make sharp turns. The SAKANA is especially recommended for beginners and intermediate skiers.

S/RACE SL PRO+I12 TL GW｜SALOMON　

◆ Official HP / https://salomon.jp/

This season's bindings and plates are new, and the 2025-2026 season sees the debut of the "TL binding" (which allows you to change the sole size with one touch)! The new base plate allows for smoother, faster skiing than ever before.

The "ICON12 binding" set certainly offers better grip and ski performance, but it's heavier and can be difficult for those with less power. The "I12 TL binding" set allows for more comfortable skiing on groomed slopes, regardless of skill level.

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S/RACE SL12+I12 TL GW｜SALOMON

◆ Official HP / https://salomon.jp/

This model is easy to handle while retaining its rigidity. It allows for smooth turns even while skiing, so it is easy to handle even for those who are not used to groomers.

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REDSTER S9i Revoshock S｜ATOMIC

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

For average skiers, the enjoyment of skiing can change dramatically depending on the equipment. Sharp, easy to handle, not too heavy, not too light, not too stiff, not too soft. It's the perfect vehicle for carving beautiful groomed slopes. The REDSTER S9i Revoshock S is the perfect ski for average intermediate to advanced skiers to mistakenly think, "Maybe I've gotten better!"

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SL ｜VANDEER RedBull Sports

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

This SL World Cup-inspired model offers the performance of World Cup racing, allowing anyone to enjoy the gliding and fun of the slopes. Highly agile and stable, yet forgiving enough to tolerate mistakes, it's capable of handling everything from tight slalom turns to mid-range turns, making it a truly premium ski.

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