Best powder ski on Reddit
176 reviews from r/Skigear, r/skiing, r/ski and 1 more subreddit
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#1
Moment
4.5
(18)
"Hit up Moment. Can demo unlimited for the season for $150."
"I highly recommend the Moment Deathwish 112."
"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."
#2
Armada
4.6
(16)
"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."
"If you really want a dedicated powder ski, check out Armada’s Magic J."
"Armada JJ UL 116"
#3
Volkl
4.6
(14)
"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 just bought a pair of Volkl Blaze 106 women's powder skis in 158 cm."
"Volkl Blaze. Super light and likes to turn."
#4
Blizzard
4.8
(12)
"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."
"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."
"Also check out the blizzard Sheeva 11."
#5
K2
4.5
(11)
"K2 Pon2oons"
"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."
"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."
"It's a solid all mountain ski."
#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
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."
#8
Atomic
4.7
(6)
"Bent 120. Ski is amazing. Rips everywhere."
"I went with the Atomic Automatic, now called the backland, instead and they were awesome."
"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."
#9
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."
#10
ON3P
4.8
(5)
"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."
#11
DPS
4.8
(5)
"If you can handle the price tag, DPS make great skis, light, fun, floaty."
"Love them."
"I love my DPS foundation wailer RP skis... are really playful."
"DPS Wailer 112"
"DPS Wailer 112"
#12
4FRNT
4.4
(5)
"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 renegades."
"4FRNT MSP107."
"Try the 4frnt MSP 107. Have ridden them up at Steven’s Pass. Handled all the conditions you mentioned."
#13
Nordica
4.0
(5)
"Enforcer 110."
"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."
#14
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."
#15
Line
4.0
(5)
"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."
"Any of Pollard's ski models from Line does pow in such a great way."
"Personally I'd go with a kendo or sir Francis bacon for him."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
Coalition
5.0
(3)
"I've heard amaaazing things about the Rafiki."
"I very much enjoyed trying my wife’s SOS and Raifiki."
"Coalition makes fantastic women’s skis."
#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
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."
#21
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."
#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
Bent
4.5
(2)
"Bent 110s."
"Depending on your size, surprisingly the bent 110 may fit your needs."
#24
Revolt
4.5
(2)
"Revolt 121 is a personal favorite."
"Used to have the Revolts, super fun skis! Do recommend."
#25
4frnt
4.5
(2)
"My JJs are a blast."
"Loving me some full rockered skis at the moment."
#26
Renegade
4.0
(2)
"If you like the Hoji concept, go Renegades."
"Renegade?"
#27
Praxis
4.0
(2)
"Praxis Protest."
"Praxis Protest. 187or 192."
#28
ARV116
5.0
(1)
"The other ski i froth are faction prodigy 4s for more chargey flow."
#29
120 Bents
5.0
(1)
"I LOOOVVEEE my 120 Bents."
#30
Black Crows
5.0
(1)
"Black crows women's skis are dope"
#31
Black Ops
5.0
(1)
"Black Ops/Sender 118 is *the* ski for that."
#32
Stockli
5.0
(1)
"You’ll be amazed."
#33
Fischer
5.0
(1)
"I have not found a better ski than the Fischer ranger 115."
#34
WNDR
5.0
(1)
"Is the best pure powder ski I've used."
#35
Qst
5.0
(1)
"Great in powder can hold it own on all other stuff."
#36
104 Free
5.0
(1)
"Would be perfect for you."
#37
Elan
5.0
(1)
"Check out Elan ripstick series. For me it was over with shopping with these ones."
#38
Pontoons
4.0
(1)
"Look for a pair of pontoons for deep powder."
#39
Faction Prodigy
4.0
(1)
"I have Faction Prodigy’s in the 106 as my daily."
#40
Rafiki
4.0
(1)
"Definitely take the opportunity to demo the Rafiki."
#41
Saba Pro
4.0
(1)
"Saba Pro 117 is worth a look as well."
#42
N/A
4.0
(1)
"I'd also recommend the 106's as a dedicated freeride/powder ski."
#43
Chetler
4.0
(1)
"You really cant go wrong with the enforcer. its the number one selling ski in North America."
#44
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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