Visually focused! Skis that will satisfy your desire to own them | '25-26 Pro Shop Selection

There's no doubt that design and appearance are important factors when choosing skis. What kind of skis will make you feel happy just by owning them as your snowy companion? Every day, the staff at pro shops see the sparkle in the eyes of customers searching for their next pair of skis. We asked pro shops that deal with many users what kind of skis they think will be bought for their looks in the 2025-2026 season

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ARV94 CLEAN|ARMADA

ARV94 CLEAN|D=122-94-117mm (171cm)|R=16.5m (171cm)|L=157,164,171,178,185cm|¥99,000

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

The simple black ARV is here for the first time. The simple design is what the brand is all about. I think it's a great choice for people who have always wanted to try ARMADA but have been put off by the flashy designs of previous models!

Reviewer:
OFF-1
Staff / Keiji Takagi

BACON series | LINE

BACON 108│D=142-108-137mm (184cm) | R=17.4m (184cm) | L=166,172,178,184,190cm | ¥107,800

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

"BACON" comes in three waist width sizes: 122mm, 115mm, and 108mm. Have you noticed? The graphic, as the name suggests, is bacon. The '25-26 model changes the degree of doneness of the bacon as the waist gets thinner. Be sure to compare them. It's a model that will make you want to collect them all and line them up

Reviewer:
TRUNKBASE
Owner / Mikiya Tanno



DEPART1.0|SALOMON

DEPART 1.0│D=140-106-128mm(180cm)|R=15m(180cm)|L=170,180cm|¥132,000  

◆Official Website:https://salomon.jp

It's absolutely cool. The sole is cool too. It's only available in limited quantities and the concept is new. The people behind it are clearly different from before. And yet they can really do anything. "DEPART1.0" is an awesome ski!!

Reviewer:
Sanwa Sports WEBSPORTS
Staff / Shinji Oguchi


SUZUME, SHIRASAGI, HOMURA | WAPAN

I (I) / SUZUME | D=148-122-135mm (180cm) | R=19m (180cm) | L=180,190cm | ¥162,800
RO / SHIRASAGI│D=136-105-126㎜ (181㎝)|R=20m (181㎝)|L=161,171,181,191㎝|¥157,300  
HA (Ha) / HOMURA | D=115-90-115mm (171cm) | R=19m (171cm) | L=161, 171cm | ¥137,500

◆Official Website:https://wapanskis.com/

Japanese-patterned skis are a big hit on the slopes. WAPAN SKI's graphics are always cool, making it a brand you'll want to own regardless of the model year

Reviewer: Tatsuya Fujita, owner of the Azumino Ski Pro Shop



NOMAD series & MEIDEN series | ICELANTIC

NOMAD 112│D=147-112-139㎜|R=19m (182㎝)|L=171, 176, 182, 188, 194㎝|¥149,600
MAIDEN 108│D=143-108-135㎜|R=16m (169cm)|L=162, 169, 176|¥146,300

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

This is clearly a high-quality design! Of course, preferences vary, but the "ICELANTIC" design is very popular!

Reviewer:
PAPASU
Owner / Toshiya Ikeda


RECKONER KF|K2

RECKONER KF│D=137-114-134mm (184cm) | R=23m (184cm) | L=172,178,184,191cm | ¥137,500

◆Official Website:https://elevateoutdoorcollective.com/brands/k2-skis?lang=ja

This is a signature model for a K2 pro rider. The awesome graphics already make it a must-buy, but the inside is great too. The carbon fiber works well throughout, damping vibrations for propulsion, giving you a sense of speed. It's also incredibly stable, so you can blaze through rough slopes at high speeds. It's a killer bike!

Reviewer: Makoto Shimoyama, Staff, Ishii Sports Kanda Main Store


Recreation|Simply.

Recreation│Waist Width=96,98,100,102mm|R=13,14,15,16m|L=160,170,180,190cm|¥242,000

◆Official Website:https://simplyrc.co/

The "Recreation" skis from Simply., which debuted this season, have been generating a lot of inquiries at our shop, Mt.Peaks, and we already have some customers who have placed orders. As the name suggests, they have a simple graphic design and are "cool skis" that you'll want to display at home!

Contrary to their appearance, they turn surprisingly quickly, making them very easy to handle. The model we are introducing here is the middle size of the three models, but all of them are comfortable skis, so we recommend them!

Reviewer:
Mt.Peaks
Staff / Yamato Hoshi

I also highly recommend it!

With a distinctive fishtail tail, these skis not only look great but can also be enjoyed in any terrain condition. They come in lengths ranging from 160cm to 190cm, so they're suitable for a wide variety of skiers. The tail can also be used to attach ski hooks, making them great for both on-piste and off-piste skiing

Reviewer: Minoru Kojiguchi, Staff Member/Mountaineering & Skiing Manager, Shugakuso Hokkaido University Store


SAKANA|LINE

SAKANA|D=150-105-138mm|L=166, 174, 181cm|R=15.0m (174cm)|¥135,300

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

The distinctive shape and striking design of these skis will make you want to buy them just for the look. Of course, they also have excellent performance, making them perfect for powder skiing

Reviewer: Taketo Yamada, Staff member at Xraeb Sports


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