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Best All-Mountain Skis of 2022-2023 | Powder7 Buyer's Guide
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All-Mountain Skis Overview 0:00
Salomon QST 98 // Lumen 98 0:55
Rossignol Rallybird 92 // Sender 94 Ti 2:35
Line Blade Optic 96 4:11
Salomon Stance W 94 6:13
Nordica Enforcer 94 7:54
Blizzard Rustler 10 // Sheeva 10 9:58
Stockli Stormrider 95 11:11
Nordica Unleashed 98 // Unleashed 98 W 14:30
K2 Mindbender 99Ti 16:20
It can be difficult to choose an all-mountain ski. For one thing, there are so many options! (Maybe too many). And on top of that, people define all-mountain skis differently.
To sort things out, we chose a few top picks based on staff feedback from our ski test. Some of these skis are playful, some demanding, and some a little bit of everything.
Here at Powder7, we think of all-mountain skis generally as skis that measure between 88mm and 102mm underfoot and are well-suited for skiing most terrain and conditions on the mountain on most days of the year. Skiers who prefer carving or skiing on-piste often choose narrower skis in this category, while people who hunt for powder or like exploring tend toward wider skis around 100mm.
You can find all these skis, plus many many more, online at powder7.com or in our shop in Golden, Colorado!
@WhatisHealth-q7l Жыл бұрын
I picked up a pair of QST 92. Haven't skied in a decade, hope I picked right! 150 pounds 5'6 160cm skis. "Skiing for Fun and Fitness"
@alessandroizzo2366 Жыл бұрын
The qst 98 is a blast in every terrain… I totaly agree 🤙🏼
@JM-zs5hp Жыл бұрын
They are garbage skis. They fall apart in 30-40 hard days on the mountain.
@Brosef336 11 ай бұрын
@@JM-zs5hprecommendations for durable skis in this category? Ski on the east and umm let’s just say the pow ain’t deep so I sometimes hit rocks.
@boverkest6437 9 ай бұрын
J skis masterblaster if you're still looking @@Brosef336
@Yoda8945 Жыл бұрын
I bought a set of Rustler 10's this year and could not ski them. I believe that it was due to the unusual mounting point for the bindings which is two inches further forward than any other 180cm skis. if you ski sitting back, they would be great. For me, they dove into the deep powder like a submarine. I much prefer my Bonafides.
@thomasmedeiros5722 Жыл бұрын
Your choices are more western that Eastern based. If you live in New England you would include the Brahma 88 , Enforcer 88, Kendo 88 to ski the frequent firmer machine groomed granular conditions. The Brahma 88 is my everyday driver and the Enforcer 94 is my ski for our version of a powder day. My advice to customers is to buy a ski for the conditions you will most often be skiing. On the Ice Coast it’s frequently fast and frozen. I just added a Deacon 84 to the line up.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
For sure, Thomas! Since we're based in Colorado, we for sure lean towards the mid-90s range for all-mountain recommendations. We have a frontside (or firm snow oriented) video coming out soon, where we talk about the Kendo and Brahma! Both killer skis!
@facedown9754 Жыл бұрын
Correct...try running a fat 100 rocket down ice! It's gonna be squirrely and not fun...but for your most common conditions and where you ski...
@cvn6555 Жыл бұрын
I ski in Pennsylvania and Colorado. The Black Crows Navus has been truly excellent on icy corduroy and in the steep and deep stuff.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
@@cvn6555 great ski, we wish Black Crows still made it
@philipgardiner2003 Жыл бұрын
Atomic Backland 100 vs Nordica Enforcer 98 Unlimited (60/40- Backcountry/resort)… GO!
@Behine.DeChilis Жыл бұрын
Season Eqpt Kin!
@finerbiner Жыл бұрын
I picked up a pair of Enforcer 110's used because I saw a ridiculous deal. I ski them in moguls, trees, groomers, crud and they do not seem in any way hard to handle. Love them! FTR- 58 yrs and weigh 140lb.
@tonyg3091 Жыл бұрын
Stockli SR95. The women’s equivalent will be Nela 88 not 96.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! I think it just depends how you look at it. Stockli categorizes the Nela 80 as an all-mountain piste ski with the Nela 88 and SR88. They include the Nela 96 in the freeride category alongside the SR 95 and 102. In person, I think the Nela 96 has a more similar rocker profile to the SR95 than the Nela 88 does. But that's just me. I've been on the Nela 88 + SR 88, and find them really comparable, with the Nela just being suited for lighter riders better.
@tonyg3091 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis Nela 88 is the 50/50 ski in this line. Same as SR95.
@ezpznoob8092 Жыл бұрын
Idk I just want a ski that'd easy to hop turn and can ride over chunks in a straightline
@mkrnjic2612 Жыл бұрын
no Maverick and Mantra? 😬
@chriskimber7179 Жыл бұрын
no Ripstick?? oh well, maybe they'll still be in stock then...
@alex_sede Жыл бұрын
I think fischer ranger 102 should be in that list.
@marpbb Жыл бұрын
SO AS ELAN RIPSTICK
@matth3903 Жыл бұрын
The mindbender's are actually around 160 grams lighter than the outgoing version.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Good catch! Once we get our new skis in, I'm curious to weigh them and see if we get the same weight differences Blister saw.
@KJT1220 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis There is also less metal in the tip and more in the tails..
@matth3903 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis They are notably lighter when holding both versions of the ski.
@matth3903 Жыл бұрын
@@KJT1220 Not sure how I feel about that change, pretty much the main reason I haven't bought a pair. Worried the tips are too soft now and probably preferred less in the tail.
@KJT1220 Жыл бұрын
@@matth3903 it is 100% less ski this year. Which is funny because I’m a huge 108 fan and the tails feel my much more supportive on this years 108.
@alessandroizzo2366 Жыл бұрын
Missing the new fischer line 😮
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Check our big mtn video for the Ranger 108
@darinsmith2458 Жыл бұрын
You guys rock or slow jam depending on the mood.. Anyways, I already bought 2 pairs of skis from you without using them 2021 DPS Wailer F100 x 184 and 2021 Kastle 96 FX HP x 180 (slightly used) and I can't wait to use both.. A couple things.. First off.. I am your typical Stockli person.. I have a pair of 2016 Stormrider 88s which I brought into the shop a couple times.. I love those skis for hardpack and groomers.. Absolutely no speed limit.. They do like getting up to speed to perform.. It sure does look like the 95s are a lot different than the 88s but I still want to step up to the 102s.. It sounds like they no longer make 105s.. If I could get a deal on 102s or 105s I probably would.. Maybe even the 95s.. The last thing I want to mention and I think you know about it but I broke my arm on 3.14.2022 on QST 106 x 188. The overall size of the skis might have been too much for me to handle.. The thing about that day was it was a holiday and there was a ton of people.. There was also a couple inches of fresh powder that instantly turned into crud.. If I could have just been doing cruiser long radius floaty turns I probably would have been fine.. The skis were amazing in regards that they could go over anything without getting affected.. My guess is those 98s would probably do pretty much the same and I would imagine those Stance for women would too.. I have heard phenomenal things about the QSTs Stances and Blanks.. Do you have Blanks and do you have anything to say on them?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Bummer about the arm, Darin! Hope the recovery has gone smoothly. All those Stormriders are sick, just depends on how wide/freeride you want to go. They're good at speed and also surprisingly freeridey, especially the 102s. To your second question, we're big Blank fans here at the shop. I have a pair, actually. Not as bomber as a Stormrider 112 would be (which doesn't exist unfortunately) but still pretty strong and super versatile. -Matt
@darinsmith2458 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis Thanks Matt.. Hey I went skiing twice and got a chance to use my Kastle and my DPS.. I am very happy with both and thanks again.. Kastle was opening day at Keystone and they clocked in at 49.5 with a ton of people and they got a lot more and the DPS clocked in at 48.5 and that is pretty much the speed limit and I am totally cool with that.. They both do have a different feel from each other so I am not exactly sure which I will use when conditions get cruddy, slushy, powdery;)
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
@@darinsmith2458 Super fun to have multiple options. Awesome!
@darinsmith2458 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis It sure is.. I would love to be a ski tester.. You guys have a lot of good equipment..
@mikewiese8167 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am trying to decide on a ski purchase this week...here are the contenders..Elan Wingman 86 CTI Fusion X, Volkl Deacon 84, Volkdo Kendo 88 and Elan Ripstick 88. I live in Pittsburgh but will have more skiing days in Colorado this year in January and March..total days out west 11..vs probably 5 at home. I am in mid 60's and have been skiing for 58 years...not as aggressive as in the past...mainly groomed slopes (east) and hopefully more powder west... real thoughts on what I should by...5'8 and 200lbs. Thanks
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Wingman is the choice for groomer focus, but with those CO trips and a little powder chasing, I'd lean toward the Kendo or Ripstick. Kendo is sturdier/heavier/more stable; Ripstick is lighter and more playful and a little better for powder and off-piste skiing. I don't think you can go wrong either way, it just depends on what type of feel you're going for. -Matt
@dieze21 Жыл бұрын
No mantra m6?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
We do love the M6 (especially Matt), but we only have so much time! I think lots of folks here at the shop are partial to the Kendo 88, which gets love in our frontside video (coming soon!)
@topgunshan Жыл бұрын
Guys, great video but now I’m more confused than ever! Tell us your no 1! I know…you can’t. Wish you could. 😩
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
We have to keep some things a secret!! :) feel free to give us a shout at the shop for some advice picking between models!
@davidmccleve8562 Жыл бұрын
What do you think of the new Ripstick? Why didn't it make the cut?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
The Ripsticks haven't changed internally in a couple of years now. It's an all time favorite here-- just spreading some love to other, newer models! Spoiler: Elan has a new ski next year that we're super stoked on! More info on that soon. -Alex
@kodyadams5561 Жыл бұрын
PEOPLE THE STOCKLI SR95 IS THE ULTIMATE ALL MOUNTAIN 1 SKI FOR THE ROCKIES OR THE SIERRAS . THIS IS THE BUGOTTI OF SKIS. IF YOU WANT THE BEST BUT COMPLAIN ABOUT PRICE YOU ARN’T WORTHY OR DON’T HAVE THE ABILITY TO OWN A PAIR. DO PEOPLE BUY A FERRARI , LAMBORGHINI, PORSCHE, OR BUGOTTI AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PRICE NO.
@Machria23 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE the StormRider 95, by far my favorite ski, period. And I ski them ALL! My only beef with the Stockli’s besides the price (you get what you pay for!), is their BORING GRAPHICS! And no, not just for for “cool” looks, but how about to FIND THEM IN POWDER!!! Stockli really needs to open up their minds with COLOR. The best looking ski’s on the market right now are the Black Crow’s Mirus Cor!! Bright florescent orange. Super easy to find in the powder!
@kodyadams5561 11 ай бұрын
@@Machria23 IF YOU BASE YOUR CHOICE OF HOW GOOD A SKI IS BY ITS COLOUR YOU SHOULD NOT BE SKIING ON ANY HILL AT ANY RESORT. BUY YOUR SELF A ORANGE PICKEL BALL RACQUET AND STAY OFF THE HILLS , YOU ARE A COMPLETE DANGER TO EVERYONE.
@crazychickens1000 Жыл бұрын
hello, i'm struggling to decide between the nordica unleashed and the K2 midbenders. Im a 6'5 heavy and fast skier which one would you recommend of the two?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
As long as you go for a Mindbender Ti, we'd recommend that. A little more supportive for fast skiing, while the Unleashed is a bit more playful. Both great, though
@JasonD-yc3oy Жыл бұрын
Those skis are not for average recreational skiers... simply too wide to maneuver
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Lots of average recreational skiers love skis around 100mm underfoot for all mountain skiing. And lots don't and want narrower. All about personal preference and where you usually ski!
@AndrewCordes-io2ib Жыл бұрын
Curious... Salomon Stance 94 seems to fit my type of skiing best. Can they be used by a guy?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Great question! You totally can! The men's vs. women's thing comes down to an often slightly thinner/softer core in women's models to be easier to flex for someone who leans on the lighter side of things. BUT, for this ski, Salomon actually found the core in the Stance 94 to hit the best balance of performance and play, so next year ALL models of Stance will have the same core. So if you prefer the men's topsheet (or need a longer length), the men's Stance 96 next year will be identical to the women's Stance 94. Check out our Salomon 2024 preview here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7pyg5h4uqfLYJ8.html&lc=UgznY1WB3OX_t3_FR5l4AaABAg
@smhmyhead9307 Жыл бұрын
any thoughts on armada arv 96? im interested in its versatility
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a very fun ski. It's for sure an all-mountain freestyle type of ski, but it skis well in more conditions and terrain than many other similar skis. So, very versatile on the more playful side of things.
@fartab Жыл бұрын
QST 98 compared to M-Free 99? Thanks.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Super similar skis (and both very fun)! Because the QST 98 has ever-so-slightly less tail rocker and the double sidewalls, I think it might carve a touch better on trail compared to the M-Free 99. I've always felt the QST 98 feels really locked in for its shape. That said, I think the slightly stiffer flex on the M-Free helps push through firm crud off trail a little better. Overall, super subtle differences, but if you're skiing on trail more you could lean towards the QST.
@jeremyamar7629 Жыл бұрын
Hello im looking to buy a pair of ski’s. I’ve been skiing all my life but alway alpine. The qst 98 caught my eyes but i dont know what length i should take. I’m 170cm and 57 kg i ski pretty hard. Should i take the 169 or 176?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Hey Jeremy, Matt here. I'm also 170cm tall and I'd for sure recommend the 170cm size! Lots of rocker in there to make it feel shorter than that sticker length.
@jeremyamar7629 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis so i stick with the 169. I was also looking at putting shift binding the salomon mnc 10 or 13 or they worth the try ? And which one should i take ?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
@@jeremyamar7629 Sorry Jeremy, I meant the 176cm size is the move! I'd recommend going with the Shift 13. That will be a sweet setup for resort skiing and some touring. Recommendation: Make sure you get your Shift mounted and set up properly by a solid ski shop.
@DogTrekker Жыл бұрын
Black Crows Justis???
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
The Justis is fun and versatile with a unique feel (metal laminate + deep rocker). One of the more playful metal skis on the market.
@TheSavageB Жыл бұрын
Ever ride a Norse?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
I don't think anyone at the shop has gotten a chance to! What's your favorite model?
@TheSavageB Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis Enduro is supposably that one ski to rule them all! Was curious if any have ridden one!
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
@@TheSavageB Just read Blister's review, sounds like something I would totally jive with. We'll keep an eye out for them at any demo days this year and report back!
@MrGimbly Жыл бұрын
Wow not even one Volkl model. I cannot take this review seriously.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Check our frontside video for some love for the Kendo/Kenja 88 and our Big Mtn/Freeride video for the Revolt 104.
@DogTrekker Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skisNew Mantra 102?
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
@@DogTrekker Badass ski, good for all-mountain/big-mountain skiers who like stiffer skis that feel planted rather than playful.
@juliodominguez4750 Жыл бұрын
No blizzard???
@paganskier Жыл бұрын
Blizzard Rustler 10 // Sheeva 10 9:58 ??
@JM-zs5hp Жыл бұрын
all big name brands.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Interest you in some Folsoms? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftCYiLyYube2dmg.html
@katietrotter9374 Жыл бұрын
I guess they make good skis. Maybe that’s why they’re big.
@JM-zs5hp Жыл бұрын
@@katietrotter9374 spoken like some one who doesn’t ski well.
@katietrotter9374 Жыл бұрын
@@JM-zs5hp spoken like someone who lives in Wisconsin and thinks you’re a pro because you bought used black crows with demo bindings while on vacation in vail. How many stickers do you have on your helmet?
@JM-zs5hp Жыл бұрын
@@katietrotter9374 yeah, I live at 8500 ft and ski 100+ days a year. Nice try.
@lacolinadesyeux1326 Жыл бұрын
All shops and American reviewers are just reviewing always the same skis, same brands...boring...Rossignol, Salomon, Blizzard, Nordica...even they are good skis, probably because you sell these brands, maybe Line are the most interesting among these. In America you are very lucky to have so many others smaller brands that make some fun and good skis, so interesting brands like Moment skis, RMU, Jskis, WNDR alpine, Voile skis, Sego skis, Surface...even Fat-ypus...
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Just because we don't mention small brands doesn't mean we don't love 'em! For the Buyer's Guide, we just wanted to focus on what we could get the most staff out on to get the most feedback possible. We're super stoked to carry Folsom this year, so we'll have reviews on those skis coming once we can start skiing them!
@lacolinadesyeux1326 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis Folsom...very good choice, such great skis, I've got the Rapture and even it did cost me approx 1500€ to import them , I'm so happy to own them.
@AtomicB-zq2cw Жыл бұрын
Anything above 80mm is a joke of a ski for someone who is never going to be an expert. Even these narrators don’t know what they are talking about when they speak of rebound energy from the ski that doesn’t even exist on the hard pack surfaces these skis are not even made for, never mind powder. (Though will be skied on groomers over 90% of its life) The snap rebound of a ski does nothing to move the skier and is there to manage pressure to the tip and tail of the ski while pressured.
@MC-tm2uy Жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Atomic Maverick 95Ti? How is that in comparison to the Enforcer 94? Thank you
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Hey, the Maverick 95Ti is lighter and built with less metal than the Enforcer 94. That's the biggest difference, and it makes the Maverick less demanding than the Enforcer.
@durhrhrhrur Жыл бұрын
I have both in a 100. The enforcer is beefier and more of a crud buster. The maverick is more poppy because it's significantly lighter. They are both great. It is much less strenuous to do a day on the Mavericks but the Enforcers are better for thick choppy crud. The maverick is the better option if you want to go backwards or you are feeling lazy.
@anthonysears871 Жыл бұрын
If it is over 80 under foot it sucks. Just a skidder-poser ski! And no. They do not carve! But that's the ski industry today. oh yeah. Skis do not rebound. Musculature rebiunds if it is done correctly! We are doomed!
@paganskier Жыл бұрын
haha - your missing out. Maybe next life.
@NikosPer Жыл бұрын
what about of piste performance and ease of use? why you condemn skis over 80?
@h8marxists663 Жыл бұрын
Not one single Stokli can justify its price. None. They’re a joke.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
Expensive? Yes. Joke? We might disagree.
@h8marxists663 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis So they're worth twice as much as an Elan Rip Stick Black Edition? I'd be interested to hear what they do twice as well as that ski or any other for that matter. I'm all ears.
@kodyadams5561 Жыл бұрын
GUY YOU SHOULDN’T BE ON ANY HILLS. AT 39 YRS OF AGE YOU LIVE IN YOUR MOTHERS BASEMENT. STOCKLI ARE THE BEST SKI ON THE MARKET THEY BLOW EVERY SKI AWAY. BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO SKI GUY. WATCHING GA. PORN IS NOT JOB DUDE. YOU SHOULD TAKE UP PING PONG ITS CHEAP AND YOU CAN PLAY IT WITH YOUR MOTHER 😂😂😂.
@powder7skis Жыл бұрын
@@h8marxists663 Hard to quantify any ski being 2x better than others in the same category, but we for sure agree that there are other similar skis that cost less and also ski great as all-mountain options. Some people just love Stocklis.
@h8marxists663 Жыл бұрын
@@powder7skis OK fair enough. I'm sure they're great skis. I'll never know though because I can't afford them. LOL.
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