Powder Ski reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 198 Reddit reviews across 5 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Powder Ski brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Skigear, r/skiing, r/ski, r/Backcountry, r/telemark. Top-rated brands include Blizzard (4.5/5), Moment (4.4/5), Volkl (4.4/5).
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Reviews198
Subreddits5
Posts41
Brands46
Products86
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#1
Blizzard
4.5
(23)
"Are a wonderful powder ski."
"Blizzard Rustler 10 (102)"
"The 2024 Blizzard Rustler 11 might be just up your alley. They added a bunch of metal to it. I tried it earlier in the season and I love it."
"Another vote for Blizzard Rustler 10s. They're my daily driver for Whistler Blackcomb."
"I'm about the same size as you and just bought the blizzard rustler 10s for pretty much what you described."
"Sheeva 10’s my wife is on her 2nd pair, just got the 2024’s and loves them, we ski mainly out west, but also Japan."
"I own previous model Rustler 11s and it's a fantastic resort powder ski."
"Rustler is a great series for this type of thing."
"Got rustler 10s for this. The 9s are great too but don’t float nearly as well in the powder."
"My wife is 5’1 and enjoys these on 6+ inch days."
#2
Moment
4.4
(19)
"Hit up Moment. Can demo unlimited for the season for $150."
"Moment wildcats are great resort power skis that can also rip when heli skiing."
"Moment wildcats are great resort power skis that can also rip when heli skiing."
"Moment Deathwish 112, Wildcat 116
Both are pretty stiff and are available long enough for OP."
"If you want durable, the Moment Wildcat 108 or the Deathwish is what you want."
"Moment Wildcats."
"Moment, icelantic, 4front, on3p, praxis, are all fantastic companies that make great pow skis."
"Moment makes the wildcat in a 174 and I don’t think I have ever heard a bad thing about them."
"Moment Wildcat 108"
"Moment Wildcat."
#3
Volkl
4.4
(14)
"Volkl Revolt 121."
"Volkl revolt 121 my favorite."
"Lots of other super fun skis out there though."
"I’ll add volkl revolt."
"Great float in powder and really fun to ride all over the place."
"Revolt 121."
"Volkl Kantana or the Bladk Crows Corvus"
"I just bought a pair of Volkl Blaze 106 women's powder skis in 158 cm."
"Volkl Blaze. Super light and likes to turn."
"Lots of good options already mentioned but I'll also mention the Volkl Revolt 121."
#4
Rossignol
4.6
(10)
"They’re my favorite ski of all time."
"I’m obsessed with my Rossignol Black Ops Rallybird female skis. The 2023/2024 model are slimmer underfoot and an excellent ski as well"
"My 96 underfoot Rossignol black ops had no problems."
"Would suggest checking out the Rossignol Gamer/Black Ops 118."
"I personally like the Rossignol Soul 7, 107mm underfoot. I have had 2 seasons in Austria as a skiinstructor, when I got on these skis I was in love."
"Dude look into the rossi S3s they might not make that model anymore but you can find a pair flying around. Full rocker, very flexible, light, about 100 under foot."
"I own Blackops 118 and Atomic BC 120."
"I own both a Rossignol Blackops 118 in 186."
"Rossignol black opps 118"
"I ride Rossi Black Ops with a 114 waist."
#5
Salomon
4.6
(9)
"QST Blank is the best lift-served powder ski I've ever skied."
"Have you tried the Salomon QST 106? It's a great ski for off piste, powder, even bumps."
"They float really well, but are great on bumps, in the trees, and on the groomers."
"The QSTs are awesome."
"It is hands down the most playful ski I have ever used."
"Emily from skiessentials, who's about your size loved the QST Blank."
"The QST blank sounds like a winner too."
"QST 106 will be tough to beat."
"It's still a reasonable weight for punching through choppy snow."
#6
Praxis
4.6
(9)
"Praxis Rx… accept no substitute."
"The “5” RX flex will handle 270 lbs + … speaking from personal experience."
"One of the great things about Praxis is you can correspond with the guy."
"Praxis can do a Protest in 196 and they’ll make it as stiff as you like. Now THATS a pow ski."
"They are super forgiving and fun in pow."
"Praxis Protest."
"I now also have praxis protests for my pow skis (119 underfoot)."
"Praxis Protest. 187or 192."
"I feel like they are a good combination of charging ability and tight tree skiing that I want, and at 117 underfoot I think they'll handle the pow pretty well."
#7
Nordica
4.2
(9)
"Enforcer 100 will likely tackle anything you encounter."
"I would check out next years Nordica Enforcer. Its a new Nordica ski for next season. Performs similarly to staples such as the Bonafida and Mantra but much more forgiving."
"Enforcer 110."
"They are heavy skis for how well they ski."
"Nordica Enforcer 110? I have a pair of moment wildcats that are amazing but I’m not quite as big as you."
"The Enforcer 110 was just discontinued but is still available and makes much more sense as a compliment to the E94."
"I would think the regular enforcer 110 free is better because it is heavier than the 108."
"Do you like the enforcer? Get the 110 in the 179 length."
"I ended up with 191cm Nordica Enforcer 110."
#8
Armada
4.5
(8)
"Armada jj has done me great."
"Get the armada JJs, very playful and pretty versatile as a powder ski."
"I just picked up the Armada Tracer 118’s in the 195 and I love ‘em."
"Armada JJ, you'll never regret it."
"I have a pair of JJs that are super fun in fresh snow."
"Armada JJ 116 from last year."
"I suggest going with a ski that comes in a 188, such as the Blizzard Rustler 11 or the more backcountry-oriented Armada Tracer 118."
"I moved over to a pair of Armada JJs from my AC30s."
#9
K2
4.3
(8)
"I loved how both felt. Really easy to put on edge, can charge through crud."
"I loved how both felt."
"You should demo something like a Mindbender 116 in 187 cm."
"The K2 mindbender 116c is available in 163cm if you want something properly wide."
"The two that come to mind first are K2 Reckoner 112s."
"I like the k2 reckoner 112s a lot."
"You could try the K2 Reckoner 112."
"K2 Shrederators 102. K2s are pretty durable in my experience and meet everything you're asking for."
#10
4FRNT
4.6
(7)
"Take a look at 4frnt skis like the renegade too - great for deep pow."
"4FRNT MSP 107 do exactly what you listed. I've skied a pair the last three years."
"ON3P Billy Goat, 4FRNT InThayne, WNDR Reason 120"
"I'm a huge fan of 4FRNT Devastator. They have a newer model coming out next year."
"4frnt Inthayne."
"4FRNT MSP107."
"Try the 4frnt MSP 107. Have ridden them up at Steven’s Pass. Handled all the conditions you mentioned."
#11
Line
4.4
(7)
"For real deep light cold pow, go for a very wide and pretty light ski. In this category think DPS Lotus 124, Bent 120, Line Vision 118 or Pescado, QST X."
"The regular SFB is the funnest most surfy ski I have ever owned."
"I love the Sir Francis Bacon from Line. They're floaty in powder with low drag, which feels incredible on untracked powder."
"The line Pandora 110 would be worth a look."
"Line Pandora 110 or the Salomon stella 106 would both be great options."
"All of them are super playful skis that would do decently well on an occasional powder day."
"Personally I'd go with a kendo or sir Francis bacon for him."
#12
Bent
4.4
(7)
"Tried the bent 120’s for the first time a couple weeks ago on a deep pow day, they are fun as fuck."
"Highly recommend demoing bent 100 164. My friend an inch shorter than you loves them."
"Bent 110s."
"Bent 120s. Or any of the hundreds of other powder skis that aren't all that different."
"Depending on your size, surprisingly the bent 110 may fit your needs."
"Bent Chetties is the answer. 120’s as long as you can find."
"Our daughter ended up getting Bent 110s for her powder skis."
#13
Rustler
5.0
(5)
"Rustler 10 🔥"
"I'd recommend rustler 10 or 11, depending on your desired width for powder."
"Rustler would be a great choice."
"Any shop is gonna sell you a Rustler."
"Another vote for the Rustler! Love this ski."
#14
ON3P
4.8
(5)
"ON3P Billy Goat is an incredible powder ski."
"On3p billy goats."
"ON3P Billy Goat."
"ON3P Billy Goat, 4FRNT InThayne, WNDR Reason 120"
"ON3P Billy goat. Its made for the PNW."
#15
DPS
4.6
(5)
"DPS Wailer 112"
"Just bought myself a pair of these :)"
"DPS Wailers. I ski my Wailer 112's the vast majority of the time."
"DPS Wailer 112"
"I ski my hybrid Wailer 112's about 90% of the time. If the snow is hard, they arent so good, but the rest of the time they ski better than my other other choices."
#16
Atomic
4.6
(5)
"Bent 120. Ski is amazing. Rips everywhere."
"Crazy fun ski that'll hold on firmer snow."
"I have the Bent Chetler and absolutely love it."
"For his light weight, Atomic bent 120 with its light weight construction seems like it would be a good fit."
"The atomic access matches what you're looking for. It's an intermediate ski that does really well in powder, is extremely forgiving and has a rocker tip with standard camber underfoot."
#17
QST
4.0
(4)
"QST Blank"
"QST Blank or Nocta?"
"If you do go with the Blanks, I'd recommend sizing up to the 186--they ski very short."
"The QST line are worth a look if you don’t."
#18
Anima
5.0
(3)
"I love the Anima--as an owner of a wildcat 108 I genuinely think they're similar enough id get the one with the best price."
"I have a pair of 2024's, they hit a great sweet spot between stable and playful."
"Anima, Ops 118 sound great and would definitely look at the Moment Wildcat and J Skis Friend."
#19
Voile
4.7
(3)
"I ended up buying a pair of Ultravectors."
"Voile ultravectors or V6 all the way."
"I really liked the skis!"
#20
JJ
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely love the JJs. Probably my favorite ski I have used."
"JJ 116 for deep days. Put 30+ on mine at snowbird last season and I'm in love."
#21
WNDR
5.0
(2)
"I use the reversed camber WNDR Reason 120 on pow days."
"ON3P Billy Goat, 4FRNT InThayne, WNDR Reason 120"
#22
Cardiff
5.0
(2)
"Cardiff powgoda if you like a lighter but stiff ski, insanely fun to ride."
"I would go powgoda (literally the most fun ski I've ever ridden)."
#23
Maverick
5.0
(2)
"Sage Cattabriala rips everywhere on his Maverick 115"
"Maverick 115 cti, more ski than most can handle. You will never out ski this ski."
#24
Bent Chetler
5.0
(2)
"In my opinion they are the best ski out there."
"Would both work."
#25
Coalition
5.0
(2)
"I've heard amaaazing things about the Rafiki."
"I very much enjoyed trying my wife’s SOS and Raifiki."
#26
Peak
5.0
(2)
"I bought peak 98s this year, amazing deal. Ive absolutely loved them."
"I bought peak 98s this year, amazing deal."
#27
Black Ops
4.5
(2)
"BO 118 I feel like I could blow up a mogul on and they will charge through anything."
"Good in the 1-2 pow runs you get and great in all the chop runs after that"
#28
Reckoner
4.0
(2)
"Reckoners are great as something playful."
"Send it on the Reckoner. It's a really cool ski."
#29
Renegade
4.0
(2)
"If you like the Hoji concept, go Renegades."
"Renegade?"
#30
Rossi
4.0
(2)
"Great pow skis that are heavier for charging chop and crud busting in-bounds."
"My daily ski is a Rossi Black Ops 118 in a 186."
#31
Unleashed
5.0
(1)
"Or the unleashed 108!"
#32
SFB
5.0
(1)
"I love my SFB's. Making sharp/smearing turns in fresh snow is so addictive."
#33
Opus
5.0
(1)
"Im a skinny guy and i got the opus last season and it was sick. its a huge ski at 118 underfoot but you can still rip all conditions."
#34
BC
5.0
(1)
"I have the 193s and they rip."
#35
Faction
5.0
(1)
"The Dancer 4 is a very directional powder ski. Powerful and damp like my Cochise, but can smear and slarve a lot easier in deep powder due to its partially tipped tail, and the early rocker."
#36
J Skis
5.0
(1)
"I have 4 different sets of J skis in different sizes etc… and I have their Frankenfooter Ski Blade. Definitely worth the purchase."
#37
Cyclics
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a pair of cyclics last season. Fun ski."
#38
Santa Ana
4.0
(1)
"My widest ski is a 104 - the Santa Ana 104 Free, 158cm. I’m also 5’2” and have skied the Santa Anas in tons of fresh pow."
#39
Revolt
4.0
(1)
"I have the revolt 114 and black ops 118… BO 118 I feel like I could blow up a mogul on and they will charge through anything."
#40
Kore
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a Kore 117? It’s a very stiff pow focused ski they make a 191 so I’d think that would be good. Also pretty nimble because of its weight."
#41
Head
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Head Collective 105... I have the cyclic and its a fun ski for all conditions, carves really well at the expense of a bit of poppiness and floatation."
#42
Kastle
4.0
(1)
"Kastle FX 106 TI 192cm"
#43
Lib Tech
4.0
(1)
"Just spent my first winter on a pair of lib tech freerides. SO MUCH FUN! Did everything I needed and more."
#44
Fisher
4.0
(1)
"Fisher Ranger 108"
#45
Wildcat
4.0
(1)
"For playful and surfy but chargey, or a banana if you really like to go at it."
#46
Sego
4.0
(1)
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