Best all mountain ski on Reddit
207 reviews from r/Skigear, r/skiing, r/COsnow and 3 more subreddits
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#1
Nordica
4.6
(34)
"I ended up on Enforcer 104 Frees and my brother did the same and got Armada Declivity 102Tis."
"I got the Nordica enforcer 94 (2024). They are perfect to cut through crud snow."
"These skis seem to be the one quiver ski that I was also looking for."
"Nordica enforcer."
"I got the enforcer 104 free last season and love them."
"There’s nothing else like it."
"I think the Enforcer is probably the best bet for you."
"I have a similar profile and went for Nordica Enforcer 100. Stiff, but can only recommend."
"I demo'd the Enforcer 94s and ended up buying the 100s."
"I found the following recommendations too: Nordica Enforcer 94 or 100."
#2
Blizzard
4.5
(30)
"Rustler 9 is the most well rounded all mountain ski on the market."
"The Black Pearl 88, Santa Ana 88, and Kenja have all been mentioned and any of the 3 would be a great choice for you."
"If you want a more traditional ski."
"Try the Blizzard Brahmas. Love them for on and off piste."
"Blizzard rustler 9s or 10s."
"Demo the newer ('23-'24) Rustler 9 and see if it's solid enough to go as fast as you want carving on frontside groomers."
"I moved to the rustler 9 ('23-'24 version). I have been very happy with my choice."
"Rustler 9s are fire.."
"Rustler 9s."
"I got a pair of Rustler 9s 180 at the end of last season and I love them."
#3
Volkl
4.5
(22)
"Wonderful edge hold on hardpack + the tail’s easy to release to vary your turn shape."
"I love the Volkl Deacon 84s for carving."
"It’s a great carver and holds an edge well."
"I would put the Volkl Kenja 88 on your shortlist."
"Go with the Mantra's."
"Mantra is a beast. Unlimited speed potential."
"M6 Mantras are fantastic skis. I use them all over the mountain."
"Mantra, bonafide, enforcer, commander are the go-to charger recs."
"You should be on the Mantra M6 in 177."
"A fast carving ski that excels in chop? Mantra 102 is the way to go!"
#4
Salomon
4.6
(21)
"I’m love my qst 98"
"I went to the Salomon QST Lux 92. It's been a great ski."
"My research led me to the Salomon stance 96 - Very happy with my choice."
"I love my pair."
"I’m a fan of the Salomon Stance 90s."
"You want a more accessible M6? Stance 96."
"Closest I’ve found in feel is surprisingly the Salomon QST 106."
"Either the Salomon Stance or the Volkl Secret."
"Ended up pulling the trigger on the local lightly used pair of QST99s."
"Love them."
#5
Elan
4.3
(18)
"My daughter was on a Ripstick w94 and she killed it on those."
"Elan Ripsticks are an incredible ski."
"I got the ripstick 96 black and love them."
"Ripstick 106 has treated me super well at Mt Baker."
"Based on what you said i think youd love the Ripsticks."
"Elan Ripstick 88 might be a good option to check out. Light weight, but still maybe carvable."
"The Elan Ripstick is quite the same and comes in a few widths underfoot."
"Elan Ripstick, Kastle FX96 (these are my preference)."
"I chose elan ripstick black edition for similar goals."
"Elan wingman."
#6
Fischer
4.5
(11)
"I love my Fisher Ranger 96 at 173cm."
"I love them - they grip like crazy and carve incredibly well."
"I have fisher ranger 96. Its playful and does well in all conditions."
"Kendo 88 is awesome - highly recommend."
"I just demo'd the Fischer ranger 102s."
"Big fan of the fischer Ranger 102. If I had a one ski quiver it’s this ski."
"Float well and easy enough to access flex without much weight."
"Fischer ranger 102."
"Kendo or qst, kendo for better on piste performance."
"Fischer ranger 102 fr or Nordica enforcer 104 free are both decently heavy and stable skis."
#7
Moment
4.3
(10)
"Moment Deathwish 104 or Wildcat 101."
"Have been great for me everywhere I take them."
"They kill it on the groomers but also float and are very playful in powder."
"Agile but relatively stable, decent edge hold and a lot of float for its width."
"Deathwish 104."
"Moment Deathwish."
"Deathwish 104s or enforcer 104 free."
"Moment Deathwish 104 or the 112 or the Wildcat 101 or 108."
"I would highly recommend the Moment Deathwish."
"The Night Train will work well for many days."
#8
ON3P
4.5
(8)
"Anyone in the PNW not looking at the ON3P Woodsman is fucking up so unbelievably hard."
"ON3P Jeffery’s are the way to go for all mountain if you enjoy freestyle at all."
"Loving my 179 on3p Billy Goats!"
"I've gotten them into everything including ice this season in the PNW and they handled everything great."
"On3p Jeffrey!!"
"I will always shill for ON3P if the intended use matches the ski."
"You’re on the right track with the Enforcer Free (or the ON3P Jeffrey."
"ON3P Jeffrey sounds up your alley."
#9
K2
4.9
(7)
"K2 Mindbenders"
"K2 Mindbender"
"I bought some K2 Mindbender 99ti. Great balance between stiffness and stability."
"I think you'd be very happy on either the K2 Mindbender 99 Ti."
"K2 mindbenders are the goat."
"I would recommend them as an all-mountain beast."
"I’d also throw the K2 Mindbender 88s on the list, which my wife adores."
#10
Black Crows
4.6
(7)
"I'm using Black Crows Camox and love them."
"Black Crows Atris."
"I absolutely love my Black Crows Camox, perfect for powder, bumps, and trees."
"I feel like Arnold Schwartznegger before a bodybuilding show."
"Black crows octo could work."
"I heard they're good carver and more playful."
"I've had a pair of Black Crows Camox for 2 seasons and also live in Denver."
#11
Faction
4.6
(5)
"I just bought the mana 2 and I'm really excited to ride it!"
"The 96mm will work for powder as well as corduroy."
"Have skied all mountain with them every weekend for 2 seasons and I loved them."
"They absolutely rip outside the park, honestly was what surprised me the most."
"Check the rocker side profile of potential skis to get an idea for effective edge and flotation."
#12
Icelantic
4.4
(5)
"Prodigy 2, one of the most fun skis ever."
"Get the pioneer! I literally just ordered a pair of patrol pioneer 96s."
"Currently debating if I like Icelantic Nomad 105s or Line Optic 104s better."
"Icelantic Nomad."
"Icelantic scouts."
#13
Stöckli
4.8
(4)
"Might wanna look at Stockli Montero AR!"
"If you really want an all mountain ski, stick to something race-derived like the Stockli Montero AR."
"Stormrider 95."
"Stockli storm rider 95s or 105s seem to fit your use case."
#14
Rossignol
4.3
(4)
"I'm a big fan of Rossignol Experience. Great all-mountain ski."
"If you want something lighter I think rossignol black ops is very comparable."
"If you like the enforcer but want something lighter I think rossignol black ops is very comparable."
"Might check out the Rossignol “Experience” line in the 80-90 mm width."
#15
Armada
4.0
(4)
"They are really nice skis but I would look for something with TI if you want to go fast."
"Definitely check out the armada declivity line."
"Line Blade Optic or Armada Declivity are two skis that I really think can provide a playful yet capable-do anything experience."
"If you want a strong but light ski check out the armada declivity series."
#16
Line
4.0
(4)
"Line Blade Optic 96, Elan Ripstick 96/Black, Nordica Unleashed 98, Dynastar M-Free 99, Romp Zorro 100."
"I've been skiing Sir Francis Bacons for a while and they are sweet."
"For an all around setup."
#17
Dynastar
5.0
(3)
"I don't think any ski can beat the versatility of that one."
"If I were to just keep one pair for everything it would be the Dynastar M-FREE 108."
"I’ve been a big fan of the Dynastar Legend 96s the last 2 years."
#18
Ripstick
4.5
(2)
"I demo’d the Ripstick 96 at 172 length."
"I just scored a pair of Ripstick 96 188 off EVO on massive sale."
#19
Atomic
4.5
(2)
"I have maverick 100s and they do fine in the trees."
"Atomic maverick ti 100."
#20
Stockli
4.0
(2)
"I love my Stockli Y77 of 2014 for carving."
"I dig the Mantras but way too heavy. I’m a big Stockli fan so the StormRiders fit your ask."
#21
Rip N’Wud Skis
5.0
(1)
"His skis are still my favorite all mountain skis ever."
#22
Kendo
5.0
(1)
"Kendo 88 is awesome - highly recommend."
#23
Sender
5.0
(1)
"Sender 94ti and armada declivity 92ti hands down."
#24
Völkl
4.0
(1)
"Awesome for just about everything."
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