Recommended skis [For those who want to try free skiing from alpine competitions] | Attention in the 2023-24 season! 14 Skis with Pro Shop 'Highly Rated' Reviews
Recommended skis [For those who want to try free skiing from alpine competitions] | Attention in the 2023-24 season! 14 Skis with Pro Shop 'Highly Rated' Reviews
Alpine skiers battling speed in the world of commas generally have high ski skills. If you unleash the strong mentality of stoic pursuit of time without being daunted by icy race tracks, you will surely enjoy free skiing at a higher level. But what kind of fat ski is good for skiing in deep powder? Then there's the pro shop. The pro shop's advice is persuasive because they can actually test ride many brands and models on the snow and integrate their wealth of knowledge to evaluate products from multiple perspectives. For the 2023-2024 season, we asked active and former alpine skiers who want to try their hand at freeriding as well as recommend fat skis that can demonstrate their technical skills.
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ARMADA｜ARV94
Versatile and multi-purpose freestyle ski with a sense of security
ARV 94｜D=123-94-118mm (178cm)｜L=157, 164, 171, 178, 185cm｜R=17m (178cm)｜¥99,000
ARMADA's "ARV94" has a structure in which an ultra-lightweight carbawood core draws out spin performance in the air, and a special sidewall can withstand impacts such as jibs and boxes. It's a multi-purpose freestyle ski with high versatility, so it's easier for alpine skiers to handle jumps and jibs, and it's a safer ski.
Carving machine LINE "BLADE" that you can't think of as a fat ski. You can enjoy very comfortable skiing not only on uneven ground but also on leveled slopes. This ski is recommended for alpine-oriented people who want to enjoy crisp turns even on fat skis!
We recommend "BLADE OPTIC 96" and "104" from LINE's "OPTIC" series. All of them have metal in them, and from the image of freeriding, they may feel like hard skis, but with the adoption of gas pedal metal technology, the flex that is not too hard is attractive. You can feel the strong edge grip and stability, as well as the high operability at your feet.
People with a background in alpine skiing already have skiing skills, so I definitely want them to try riding fat skis that are a little harder (laughs). The "BLADE OPTIC 114" is a fat ski with a firm feel that you can enjoy leveling. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun if you take a leap and ride.
FACTION "DANCER 3", originally designed for freeride competition! ! Double metal at R=21m! ! In terms of construction and concept, it's a solid, stable ski that's perfect for alpine racers. However, the top and tail rocker and the easy-to-handle 106mm waist provide buoyancy and outstanding maneuverability, making it an unmistakable all-round freeski!
The stability of the double metal is exceptional. It requires a certain amount of skill, good positioning and power, but if you can handle it, it will be one of the best. If you are an advanced user, it is easy to handle and you can turn around in a small radius, but this is where you want to dare to fly like a GS. Recently, many skis are too loose, so a model with a smooth feel is valuable. By the way, the “AGENT” series, which has been adjusted by replacing metal with carbon, is also a tour ski that can also be used for serious skiing on the slopes. If you are unsure, please click here.
This "DECLIVITY 82 Ti" is a free ski that even alpine and basic skiers can enjoy. It is a solid ski with metal, with a center width of 82mm and a radius of 15m to 16m. The 82mm center width may feel thick at first, but once you ride it, you won't feel any discomfort at all.
With carbon and metal built-in, you can slide on various slopes at high speed. The bite of the edge is also very good, but the top and tail are rocker and freestyle operation is possible. Since the center is set back, it is a versatile freeride model that can handle powder. "DECLIVITY 108Ti" is one for experts who are familiar with basics and lace boards.
The goodness of skiing in long turns is the same as alpine skiing!
FR-XXP｜D=116-78-106mm｜L=168cm｜R=17.4m ｜￥110,000
The FR-XXP is a ski that is slightly wider than an alpine ski, allowing you to carve even during freeride, and you can also freely shift it. The skiing in long turns is as good as alpine skiing, and one FR-XXP can handle both big turns and short turns, so it can be used not only for freeriding, but also for basic tests and prize tests. can. In addition, it enables stable sliding even in powder and non-compressed snow.
Reviewer Material Sports Hakuba Store Staff / Hirofumi Mochizuki
ATOMIC MAVERICK 100 Ti
Titanium sheet provides grip on ice and stability at high speeds
The "MAVERICK 100 Ti" has a titanium sheet sandwiched between the core materials, giving it a firm grip even on ice and providing stability at high speeds. Is it one that even an alpine racer would be satisfied with?
Reviewer Shugakuso Hokudai Store Staff / Climbing and Ski Manager - Mr. Minoru Kojiguchi
FACTION｜PRODIGY 4
A dependable machine that supports destructive sliding on both hard pack and fine powder.
FACTION's "PRODIGY 4" has a tough structure that can withstand the leg strength of alpine racers. I want you to jump into any snow surface with confidence! Whether it's a hard pack or the finest powder, it's a reliable machine that supports destructive sliding.
Although it is focused on powder, "QST BLANK" has excellent sharpness and running performance despite the center 112mm.
Alpine base skiers are good at applying pressure and running, so this powerful ski is perfect for those who want to enjoy freeskiing by making the most of their base. The "double sidewall" mounted on the foot demonstrates amazing edge grip and vibration absorption, demonstrating amazing turning performance even on-piste. In powder, the foot part does not bend wastefully, so you can ride with a sense of speed.
With a wide range of ride quality based on wood core, "C/FX" that interweaves carbon and hemp, the good response of carbon and the mild and supple ride of hemp, "Cork dampener" There is also a sense of stability without flapping. The top tail is supple compared to the bottom, and the rocker is deep, and while it has a feeling of floating with full length, it also responds to movements such as sliding and hitting. The wide point of the top tail is close to the feet, and the edge contact is very good, making it possible to turn powerfully even on hard burns. On piste, you can turn from top wide point to tail wide point, and full length in powder for speedy and playful riding. It's a really attractive ski that can play two roles in one.
Reviewer PADDLE CLUB Staff / Koji Kato
The weight, thickness, and sense of speed of the "QST BLANK" boards are perfect for people who have skied competitively.
The biggest reason I chose BLIZZARD's "RUSTLER10" is "because it doesn't flutter".
That's all. I also entered the world of freeriding as a competitor, skied on various slopes, and my "thinking, style, and thoughts" have changed, so it's true that I don't wear strong skis as much as I used to. However, the ski style underlying alpine skiing is racing. Even if you get on firmly and speed up, there is little vibration, and it is a ski with high running performance.
I feel that skis like this are easy for alpine skiers to accept. The RUSTLER series is backed by the fact that it is a ski used by many riders in the freeride scene. It's safe to fly, turn around, and hit bumpy slopes. From this season, the board itself bends more flexibly than the previous model due to changes in the heartwood and the location of the reinforcing material, and it does not flutter. It's evolving into such a ski. In addition, it is a ski that moves quite quickly, so if you are imagining a big slope, a slightly longer choice is just right without hesitation! As for the binding select, the board itself is very strong, so we recommend the type that suppresses the boot edge.
"RUSTLER 11" has good carving performance and the board returns firmly when stepped on. Due to its firm flex, it is especially recommended for alpine racers who want to enjoy open burns at high speed.
