``Fat skis suitable for those with alpine experience'' recommended by '24-25 Pro Shop

Alpine skiers who compete against speed in the world of commas generally have high skiing skills. If you can unleash your strong mental ability to stoically pursue your time without being deterred by the icy race burn, you'll definitely be able to enjoy freeskiing to a higher level. But which kind of fat ski is best for skiing comfortably in deep powder? In such cases, it's time to go to the pro shop. Pro shop advice is persuasive because you can test drive many models on the snow, integrate a wealth of knowledge, and make multifaceted evaluations. We asked current and former alpine skiers who are looking to expand into freeride in the 2024-25 season to tell us about the skis that will allow them to demonstrate their technical abilities.

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ATOMIC ｜ MAVERICK 105 CTI

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

This is a ski that performs well even on bad snow and grooming burns. The TITANIUM LAYER prevents the board from moving wildly, making it recommended for skiers who run down slopes at high speed.

KASTLE｜PARAGON 101

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

Wood core semi-sandwich + TITANAL, even though it's a free ski, it has a good grip and stability that even basic and alpine skiers will be satisfied with. In addition, the center 100mm, top width 135mm + double rocker ensure outstanding buoyancy and maneuverability. KASTLE ski's unique hollow tech vibration absorption also seems to be working in many places.

LINE｜OPTIC 104

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

This is a freeride ski that incorporates the metal technology called "Gas Pedal Metal" installed in LINE's "BLADE". It has just the right amount of tension and can handle hard burns. Alpine skiers who know how to step on the board will be able to handle it easily.

Rossignol｜Sender Free 110

◆Official website: https://rossignol.co.jp/

The skis may feel stiff for free skiers, but alpine skiers will be able to ski them without any problems! The titanium plate at the foot is solid and provides a feeling of edge grip, allowing you to make sharp turns in all types of snow. The ski is heavy and stable, so it has high running performance and allows you to ski with a sense of speed!

SALOMON｜QST BLANK

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

Speaking of SALOMON's fat skis, it is "BLANK". Recently, with the increase in the number of Salomon stations, they can be seen at many ski resorts. It has high buoyancy and maneuverability, and has camber, so it can be used not only for powder but also for cruising on the slopes. At first glance, you may be surprised at how thick it is, but once you get on it, it's easy to handle, so if you're a racer who wants a fat ski, you'll be able to ride it easily.

The board itself is very strong, but it flexes flexibly, and for racers who are good at bending their skis, I think this ski can do anything with just one ski. You can really do anything! The board itself is very strong, so it's best to choose the boots and bindings to match with experienced staff who are good at sliding. The reason I didn't recommend directional skiing in the Basic Skier Edition is because I want you to approach the snow with more playfulness and not to fit into a ``conventional'' style. Again, I chose the freeride model.

VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports ｜FREERIDE 98

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

One of Marcel Hirscher's favorite models, this ski boasts outstanding floatability in powder, grip on hard burns, maneuverability, and stability thanks to carefully selected materials and a number of "magic" features. Like race skis, everything from the wood core material to the manufacturing process is completed in the race room. An all-mountain freeride ski highly praised by skiers, perfect for off-piste skiing near the slopes and on-piste freeriding.