Best powder ski on Reddit
169 reviews from r/Skigear, r/skiing, r/ski and 1 more subreddit
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#1
Armada
4.6
(17)
"I absolutely love it. It handles deep and heavy Japan powder with no problem."
"These skis were perfect for kicking horse terrain."
"Armada JJ 116 UL is a great pow ski for interior BC especially with all the trees."
"My petite wife crushes pow days on these."
"Would look at the Armada VJJ. Super forgiving, amazing float."
"Armada jj has done me great."
"Get the armada JJs, very playful and pretty versatile as a powder ski."
"My recommendations would be Armada Whitewalkers for a dedicated powder ski."
"It's Armada or nada. The 116 JJ and JJ UL are Incredibly fun and playful skis."
"If you really want a dedicated powder ski, check out Armada’s Magic J."
#2
K2
4.4
(16)
"K2 Pon2oons"
"If your charging check k2 mindbender a with Ti in the core."
"I loved how both felt. Really easy to put on edge, can charge through crud."
"I loved how both felt."
"I am in my third season on Seth Mo Annex 118s K2's and I absolutely love everything about them."
"The K2 mindbender 116c is available in 163cm if you want something properly wide."
"K2 Pon2oon. Shane McConkey designed."
"Mindbender 108ti, Wildcat 108, Jeffrey 108 all could fit the bill."
"Check out the K2 Mindbender 106 or the Line Pandora 104/111."
"The two that come to mind first are K2 Reckoner 112s."
#3
Volkl
4.5
(15)
"Volkl Revolt 121."
"Volkl revolt 121 my favorite."
"Lots of other super fun skis out there though."
"I’ll add volkl revolt."
"The best at keeping me floating on the snow."
"Great float in powder and really fun to ride all over the place."
"I love my Volkl Ones."
"Revolt 121."
"I really like the Volkl 121, but 70% off is silly cheap."
"I just bought a pair of Volkl Blaze 106 women's powder skis in 158 cm."
#4
Moment
4.5
(15)
"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."
"They do exactly what you are asking for."
"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."
"Moment Chipotle Bananas are a downright hilarious ski at 122mm."
"They’re basically fat versions of their Meridians (107mm) and are quite stiff and fun to ride in pow."
#5
Blizzard
4.7
(14)
"Are a wonderful powder ski."
"Blizzard Rustler 10 (102)"
"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."
"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."
"Blizzard rustler 11s! I’m absolutely In love with mine."
"I love my Blizzard Cochise."
#6
Salomon
4.5
(10)
"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."
"I have heard great reviews on the Salomon Q-98."
#7
DPS
4.7
(7)
"If you can handle the price tag, DPS make great skis, light, fun, floaty."
"Love them."
"I live in Utah and ski DPS pagoda 112s as my powder ski and love them."
"I love my DPS foundation wailer RP skis... are really playful."
"DPS Wailer 112"
"It’s marketed as a resort powder ski but seems pretty versatile."
"DPS Wailer 112"
#8
Rossignol
4.4
(7)
"They’re my favorite ski of all time."
"My 96 underfoot Rossignol black ops had no problems."
"Would suggest checking out the Rossignol Gamer/Black Ops 118."
"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."
#9
ON3P
4.7
(6)
"ON3P Billy Goat is an incredible powder ski."
"On3p billy goats."
"ON3P Billy Goat."
"In resorts I love my 191cm ON3P Billygoats."
"ON3P Billy goat. Its made for the PNW."
"ON3P Jeffrey 110/118, or maybe you could find a Jeffrey/Kartel in the 116/114 widths."
#10
Atomic
4.7
(6)
"Bent 120. Ski is amazing. Rips everywhere."
"So far, I love my bent chetler 120s. Very playful ski."
"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."
"I picked up a pair of atomic mavens 93c 163cm as my powder/ski."
#11
Bent Chetler
5.0
(4)
"In my opinion they are the best ski out there."
"For those trips I’m rocking the Bent Chetler 120."
"They work very well in the soft snow."
"Would both work."
#12
4FRNT
4.5
(4)
"I'm a big fan of my 4frnt Hoji's. They're 112 and handle anything I throw at them."
"4FRNT MSP 107 do exactly what you listed. I've skied a pair the last three years."
"4FRNT MSP107."
"Try the 4frnt MSP 107. Have ridden them up at Steven’s Pass. Handled all the conditions you mentioned."
#13
Rossi
4.3
(4)
"If you liked the bentchetlers but want something a little more versatile for edgehold."
"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."
"Rossi Soul 7 is a popular one also the Dynastar Cham 97."
#14
Nordica
4.0
(4)
"Enforcer 110."
"The Enforcer 110 was just discontinued but is still available and makes much more sense as a compliment to the E94."
"I absolutely love my Nordica unleashed 108’s. A bit softer than my enforcer 100’s but hold an edge really nicely when you want to carve."
"I ended up with 191cm Nordica Enforcer 110."
#15
QST
4.0
(4)
"The QST Blanks at 112 don’t ski much different than the 106s but will give you a true powder ski float."
"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."
#16
Voile
4.7
(3)
"I ended up buying a pair of Ultravectors."
"Voile ultravectors or V6 all the way."
"I really liked the skis!"
#17
Line
4.0
(3)
"The line Pandora 110 would be worth a look."
"Line Pandora 110 or the Salomon stella 106 would both be great options."
"Any of Pollard's ski models from Line does pow in such a great way."
#18
Reckoner
4.0
(3)
"I think the Reckoner 122 or 124 would suit you well."
"Reckoners are great as something playful."
"Send it on the Reckoner. It's a really cool ski."
#19
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)."
#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
Rustler
5.0
(2)
"Any shop is gonna sell you a Rustler."
"Another vote for the Rustler! Love this ski."
#22
Coalition
5.0
(2)
"I've heard amaaazing things about the Rafiki."
"I very much enjoyed trying my wife’s SOS and Raifiki."
#23
Bent
4.5
(2)
"Bent 110s."
"Depending on your size, surprisingly the bent 110 may fit your needs."
#24
4frnt
4.5
(2)
"My JJs are a blast."
"Loving me some full rockered skis at the moment."
#25
Renegade
4.0
(2)
"If you like the Hoji concept, go Renegades."
"Renegade?"
#26
Praxis
4.0
(2)
"Praxis Protest."
"Praxis Protest. 187or 192."
#27
Stockli
5.0
(1)
"You’ll be amazed."
#28
Fischer
5.0
(1)
"I have not found a better ski than the Fischer ranger 115."
#29
WNDR
5.0
(1)
"Is the best pure powder ski I've used."
#30
Qst
5.0
(1)
"Great in powder can hold it own on all other stuff."
#31
104 Free
5.0
(1)
"Would be perfect for you."
#32
Elan
5.0
(1)
"Check out Elan ripstick series. For me it was over with shopping with these ones."
#33
Lib Tech
5.0
(1)
"Lib tech mega pow 137 waist 😅"
#34
Saba Pro
4.0
(1)
"Saba Pro 117 is worth a look as well."
#35
N/A
4.0
(1)
"I'd also recommend the 106's as a dedicated freeride/powder ski."
#36
Chetler
4.0
(1)
"You really cant go wrong with the enforcer. its the number one selling ski in North America."
#37
Black Diamond
4.0
(1)
"I ski the Black Diamond carbon Megawatts 120 underfoot and love em in the deep stuff."
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