Recommended Skis [Width: 100-110mm] | 12 Skis with Highly Rated Reviews from Pro Shops - Featured for the 2023-24 Season

Professional shops are a great source of help when choosing new skis. They allow you to test ride numerous brands and models on the snow, and by combining their extensive knowledge and user feedback, they can compare and evaluate products from multiple angles, making their advice persuasive. Skis, in particular, are a great reflection of the discerning eye and attention to detail that only a professional shop can offer. Let's ask a discerning professional shop to tell us about the most noteworthy skis for the 2023-2024 season

Models with a waist width of around 100mm are said to be the most all-around skis. Models with a waist width of around 105mm are especially popular globally. They offer ample buoyancy and playful performance in powder, and excellent maneuverability on rough, uneven runs. They also offer excellent grip and control on firm, groomed runs. This range is considered the ideal all-mountain, all-around ski

ARMADA｜ARV100

A new size of ARV that lets you enjoy everything freeskiing has to offer with just one bike!

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

A new size has been added to ARMADA's ARV series! Among them, the ARV100 is a ski that can be used in a wide range of situations, from parks and slopes to side country. Its soft flex makes it fun for freestyle tricks. With just this one ski, you can enjoy all aspects of freeskiing!

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ARMADA｜STRANGER

This is the only way to enjoy cruising on the slopes with relaxed turns, leaving it up to the R

The turns are simply fun and easy. The semi-fat 100mm center, flexible flex, and short radius (R=15m) make for an unusual shape, but the relaxed turns you can rely on the radius to cruise down the slopes are something you can only experience with these skis. The

soft flex allows the skis to flex well and bend easily. The tip is the same width as the JJ, and the center position is set back, so it's also quite good at gliding through powder.

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LINE | BLEND

The long-awaited 160cm model is here and not to be missed!

◆Official website: https://lineskis.com/ja-jp

The BLEND is a stable favorite among park-style freeskiers. The 164cm size, which was previously unavailable, is now available! The long-awaited 160cm size will now be available for skiers who have given up on the size. It might even be fun for women to ride!

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KASTLE | ZX 100

The Hollowtech vibration absorption that is a feature of KASTLE skis is effective!

◆Official website: https://www.kaestle.com/jp/

The combination of wood and fiberglass makes it extremely light. The 100mm center width provides ample buoyancy and excellent glide in powder, but it also offers excellent maneuverability and stability on groomed runs, making it the perfect ski for backcountry fun. The vibration absorption provided by the patented HOLLOWTECH technology, a feature of KASTLE skis, is particularly effective

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FACTION｜MANA 2

The perfect board with a stable geometry and lightweight design

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

A board that can handle everything from all-mountain to park and freeride, eliminating the boundaries of your riding range★ A perfect board that combines stable geometry with the weapons of lightness

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VÖLKL｜REVOLT 104

When you arrive at the slopes in the morning and can't decide which ski to bring out, try this!

◆Official website: http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/

Many brands have released skis with similar volumes and outlines, including camber and twin rocker, but I think this is the most balanced freestyle ski in this highly competitive category. It's perfect for

cruising the slopes, powder, passing kickers, waves, and 3D terrain. It's light yet stable, offering satisfying skiing but also easy to slide. If you arrive at the slopes in the morning and can't decide which ski to bring out, choose this one. The twin tip makes it convenient for skiing with kids. It's also great for expanding your skiing repertoire and introducing the joys of skiing to the next generation of skiers.

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ELAN｜RIPSTICK 106 & RIPSTICK 106 BLACK EDITION

A masterpiece with a wide range of applications for users and ski scenes

◆Official website: https://www.elanjapan.co.jp/

Personally, I think this is a hidden gem. While the stiffness may feel a little lacking for skiers coming from alpine or basic skiing backgrounds, I think it's a ski with a wide range of uses and few downsides for average skiers.

The board's rigidity is enhanced by a wood core, with carbon fiber on the inside of the ski and carbon tubes inside the ski. The ski's smooth flex is distinctive and incredibly fun to ride. The ski itself isn't weak; it grips the snow from the beginning to the end of the turn without letting go. It offers excellent maneuverability in powder, and surprisingly, the vertical acceleration is incredibly satisfying!

While this description sounds abstract, in a nutshell, it's a ski with an extremely wide range of uses and skiing scenes. The BLACK EDITION, meanwhile, is a more aggressive remake of the standard RIPSTICK, and the riding feel is described as "a carbon ski that feels like a metal ski." In addition to the edge grip comparable to a metal ski, these skis are impressive for their responsiveness, unique to carbon skis.

The skis aren't too heavy, which is a plus! These skis are incredibly fun to ride! As for the bindings to match, I think the standard RIPSTICK is fine with a setup that suits your style. The tail slide control is easy to operate, so I think you can make the most of the ski's performance even with a setup that suits the mountain area.

On the other hand, the BLACK EDITION tends to maintain grip until the latter half of the turn, so I think bindings that hold the ski in place with the boot lip will provide the best turn grip and response. As for the setup boots, the skis themselves are very light to handle, so I feel that they will perform well even with relatively lightweight touring boots!

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ICELANTIC｜SABA PRO 107

Do-it-all skiing

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

While these skis offer the same powder gliding performance as traditional full rocker skis, by leaning the skis in you can grip the snow firmly and enjoy stable skiing. These are skis that can do anything

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VECTOR GLIDE｜POLARVE STANDARD

This season it has been completely renewed and is now more versatile than ever!

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

This season's POLARVE STNDARD has been completely redesigned.
By eliminating the carbon fiber that was built into last year's model and using only metal, the board feels more like it's sticking to the snow, making for a more stable and smooth ride.
And yet, it's surprisingly maneuverable in powder, with a 107mm center width that's just right for good grip on groomed runs and sharp, satisfying carving turns. It's truly a ski that can be used all around.

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LINE | BACON 108

The soft flex allows for a wide variety of movements!

◆Official website: https://lineskis.com/ja-jp

This is a freestyle powder model. The 108's softer flex at the center enhances the variety of movements. The thinner nose and tail reduce swing weight, making it easier to move in the air and in powder. This board is perfect for gliding, tricks, and powder

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NORDICA｜UNLEASHED 108

Recommended for those who want to enjoy one vehicle all season long

The UNLEASHED series was released in the 2022-2023 season. It's perfect for skiers who want to do everything, focusing on powder riding and carving on the slopes. They also want to play in the park. Starting with the 2023-2024 season, a 114mm center width has been added, and there are now three options: 108mm and 98mm. Those who want to use one ski all season can choose the center width that best suits their needs.

From freestyle to freeride, on-piste to powder riding, this is a ski that will perform well in a variety of situations. It's also perfect for those who want to enjoy one ski all season long.