Recommended for powder skiing. Provides ample buoyancy and decent grip
Generally, if you want to enjoy powder mainly, you can't go wrong with a model in this class. Waist widths in the 110mm range provide ample buoyancy in powder and are relatively easy to handle. You can attack aggressively or enjoy leisurely cruising.
Most models use top and tail rocker and have camber underfoot, so you can ski stress-free not only on powder but also on soft snow.
Depending on the model, some have a reinforced center section to improve grip on hard slopes. You can't make quick turns, but you can make dynamic turns on wide slopes while feeling the resistance from under your feet.
*Ski specifications: D/Dimension = Sidecut, L/Length = Length, R/Turning Radius, T=Tail, N=Nose
[DIRECTIONAL model]
The wide body creates buoyancy, and the lightweight, reinforced structure and vibration-absorbing technology provide excellent stability, making powder riding easy. Some models also offer excellent carving performance on groomed runs
SCOTT | PURE POW 115
SCOTT's advanced technology provides excellent glide
D=142-115-131mm | L=182, 189cm | R=23m (182cm) | ¥115,500
This powder ski from Scott's flagship Pure series is a freeride ski. It features a progressive titanium layer and a dual power wood core made of paulownia wood and two stiff beech stringers. Ultra-lightweight yet incredibly stable even at high speeds, it's perfect for everything from powerful runs on open powder runs to effortless tree runs.
VECTOR GLIDE｜INTIMACY
Skiing and tricks are OK! The all-purpose ski that can be used anywhere and for anything
D=140-110-130mm | L=180, 188cm | R=26.3m (188cm) | ¥162,800
This new model was developed with the help of former mogul national team member Hisashi Endo. Featuring excellent buoyancy in powder, high grip and stability, and easy handling, it offers limitless possibilities for fun. Enjoy free riding styles from deep powder and hard off-piste skiing to carving on groomed runs, park tricks, and ground tricks.
SEASON | FORMA
The unique outline provides excellent control in powder
D=148-118-138mm | L=183cm | R=19.5m | ¥151,800
This brand was founded with the desire to provide gear that allows anyone to enjoy the snowy mountains. One of its defining features is its eco-friendly concept of using a single model for a long time while repairing it. FORMA maximizes buoyancy by adopting a swallowtail and setback stance. It also offers high agility and stability even in rough conditions.
FISCHER | RANGER 116
Features a smooth flex for excellent maneuverability in powder
D=147-116-137mm | L=180, 187, 193cm | R=20m (187cm) | ¥126,500
This is the widest 116mm waist model in the completely redesigned Ranger series. The shaped titanium that strengthens your feet is the shortest in the series, and the center cut (flex cut) is also the largest. These features result in a flexible flex, excellent maneuverability in powder, and a drifty ride.
K2｜DISPATCH 110
A new generation of touring ski with excellent all-around performance
D=130-110-120mm | L=170, 177, 184, 191cm | R=27.3m (184cm) | ¥121,000
Introducing a high-end touring ski with dramatically improved gliding performance. Featuring the new HEX-BEAM, a titanium sheet shaped to an optimal shape that increases swing weight, provides excellent shock absorption, and enhances stability. The 110 is the most versatile ski in the Dispatch series, delivering stable performance on any steep slope or deep powder.
ARMADA｜LOCATOR 112
Ultra-lightweight unisex touring skis with incredible gliding performance
D=136-112-128mm | L=166, 173, 180, 187cm | R=24m (180cm) | ¥104,500
The Trace & Tracer have undergone a complete redesign. These unisex touring skis are ultra-lightweight yet offer enhanced performance. The 112 was developed for skiing deep powder in remote snowy mountains. With a low camber arch and a carbon reinforced body, it allows for high-speed gliding through deep powder. These are the fastest BC skis, making the impossible possible.
BLIZZARD | Hustle 11
The younger brother of the Rusler, featuring an advanced True Blend wood core
D=142-114-132mm | L=164, 172, 180, 188, 192cm | R=21m (188cm) | ¥114,400
This is the new face of Blizzard's freeride series. It has the same outline as the Rusler, but a different construction. It features Blizzard's latest True Blend wood core, developed specifically for freeride skiing. It features new Carbon Dynamic Release technology, a softer flex for easy handling, making it light and nimble, perfect for tree runs.
SALOMON｜QST BLANK
Enjoy it to your heart's content in any situation, not just powder
D=138-112-127mm | L=178, 186, 194cm | R=17m (186cm) | ¥104,500
The QST series of freeride skis incorporates Salomon's cutting-edge technology, including a cutting-edge rocker shape, double sidewalls, and cork dampeners. The QST BLANK is the most advanced freeride powder ski with a 112mm waist. It delivers a fast, stable ride on any slope, not just powder.
RMU｜NORTH SHORE 116 (Wood)
A new, top-quality model that can handle any slope at high speed
D=145-116-133mm | L=176, 184cm | R=22m | ¥115,500
RMU offers the highest quality, handmade skis from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The North Shore is the centerpiece of RMU's freeride models, and this season's model is the long-awaited new model that was released after several years of development. It can handle soft snow and rough runs at high speed, and is also good at tight tree runs. A touring carbon model with a different structure is also available.
[Twin tip model]
This model features a twin tip design that allows for imaginative and free riding in powder. Cliff jumps, switches, and ground tricks are all part of the design, and you can enjoy surf-like riding, including drifting in powder
LINE | VISION118
Lightweight freeride skis with excellent vibration absorption
D=152-118-138mm | L=175, 183, 189cm | R=19.5m | ¥110,000 This
lightweight freeride ski is perfect for touring. It features a THC core, which combines three composite laminates: carbon, fiberglass, and aramid. The three materials work together to absorb the ski's intense vibrations and ensure a smooth ride. The 118mm waist provides ample buoyancy in powder, allowing for all-day surf-like riding.
ATOMIC｜BENT110
New BENT series versatile 110mm waist model
D=133-110-124mm | L=172, 180, 188cm | R=18m (180cm) | ¥106,590
The Bent series was born as a new freeski category by adding a freestyle model to the Bentler freeride ski. The Bent 110 is a versatile 110mm width model that debuts this season. The boat-shaped HRZN tech on the tip and tail and soft flex allow for free-thinking performance in powder.
EXTREM｜FINAL OPINION 118
Introducing the fourth generation of the OPINION 118, with even more buoyancy
D=142-118-132mm | L=187cm | R=23m
EXTREM is a Swedish handmade ski brand that celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021. This new model for this season is the fourth generation since the original OPINION 118. It's the fattest ski in the EXTREM lineup, perfect for drifting in powder and high-speed turns. The newly adopted progressive tip rocker provides even more buoyancy.
FACTION｜MANA 4
Lightweight construction and unique settings allow you to enjoy the snowy mountains comfortably
D=144-119-137mm | L=177, 184, 190cm | R=23m | ¥126,500
The next generation of lightweight twin tip skis, the Mana series' widest model with a 122mm center. The boat flex with a large rocker and stiff tip and tail allows for unparalleled maneuverability in deep powder. The Paulownia + Poplar wood core and carbon stripes reduce weight, reducing strain on the legs and keeping you comfortable all day long.
BLASTRACK｜ROC118
An advanced full rocker developed using SILVA's know-how
D=140-118-130mm | L=176, 183cm | R=20.6m (183cm) | ¥130,900
A twin-tip full rocker ski from BLASTRACK, a Japanese-made freeride ski brand. Based on BLASTRACK's unique long nose shape that reduces snow resistance, this ski was developed using the know-how of the original full rocker ski, SILVA. Lightweight and soft flex, it allows for dynamic high-speed riding.