Ski reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 332 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 125 posts to rank the best Ski brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Skigear, r/skiing, r/icecoast, r/CrystalMountain, r/UTsnow. Top-rated brands include Nordica (4.3/5), Salomon (4.5/5), Blizzard (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews332
Subreddits15
Posts125
Brands45
Products92
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#1
Nordica
4.3
(40)
"FYI Unleashed is probably the best carving twin you’ll find."
"I just bought the 108s and took them out for a test last weekend and was seriously impressed. They carved surprisingly well on spring groomers and crushed through any hidden bumps or crud."
"For California/Sierra, definitely the mid "100s"! Rustler 10, Unleashed 108, QST 106!"
"Nordica enforcer 100 🥵."
"Is the best choice"
"Love my Enforcer 94 as a daily driver."
"I have nothing but great things to say about the Nordica Unleashed 98 as a more playful alternative to the Enforcer 94 if you’re looking for something versatile."
"It’s been a great do it all ski up there!"
"Commander, mantra, enforcer, anomaly, stance, or mindbender."
"I got the Nordica enforcer 94 (2024). They are perfect to cut through crud snow."
#2
Salomon
4.5
(37)
"The QSTs are popular for a reason! They’re an awesome all-mountain ski."
"QST 106 is my soft snow ski, which is also great."
"You cant go wrong with Salomon QST 106s."
"I am 6'6" tall, 250 and love my QST 106s for deep powder in Utah."
"I have a pair of QST 106’s and would consider them a one quiver ski."
"They seem to be one of the best all rounders out there."
"They are the best for a little bit of everything imo."
"The QST 98s."
"QST 98, easy."
"QSTs for the win."
#3
Blizzard
4.1
(39)
"I like their combo of playful off piste and edge grip everywhere."
"Blizzard Rustler 9 or Nordica Unleashed 98."
"Rustler 9/10, Unleashed 98, Ranger 96/102."
"Much easier to ski than bonafides and a lot more fun but still good on firmer snow for their size"
"Are probably the closest you’ll be able to get."
"Maybe."
"Blizzard Rustler 11 112 underfoot are a wonderful powder ski."
"I ski rustler 9s as my daily ski in Tahoe, they are not a carving ski disguised as an all mountain ski and are perfect for a daily driver."
"The rustler 9' are 96mm...They're the same construction, but the narrow waist makes them ski softer."
"Rustler 9 fits your description , and killer deals online right now."
#4
Elan
4.3
(21)
"Will feel much different than the Kores."
"All sound good for him."
"I’d ski Ripstick hustle and kore."
"My daughter was on a Ripstick w94 and she killed it on those, skiing Vail and Beaver Creek."
"I’d put the Elan Ripstick 94W into the mix. My advanced skier wife loves hers."
"Friends love the Elan Ripstick 88 and the Stockli Nela 88."
"Elan Ripstick 88 or 96."
"Elan Ripstick 88 might be a good option to check out."
"Elan Ripstick (softer & more playful than the others)."
"The Elan Ripstick is quite the same and comes in a few widths underfoot."
#5
Volkl
4.4
(18)
"The Volkl Mantra 88 is the reference ski for Killington."
"Volkl Kendo/Mantra 88 and Enforcer 88."
"I personally like my Volkl Kendo 88s for firm/icy conditions in the PNW."
"Volkl Blaze 104 👌🏼"
"Volkl Revolt 121"
"I ski northern New England and like Volkls a lot for edge grip and ride."
"I’ve done full ~100 day seasons at Fernie on nothing but a pair of Volkl Mantras and had a blast."
"My favorite. I’ve had or ridden most."
"Volkl Blaze 104s."
"Depending on if you prioritize on or off piste."
#6
Bent
4.6
(14)
"I liked the bent 100 more than the 110 and wish I had a pair."
"Next years looks sick in person! by comparison my 2024s look bland."
"I ski 40 days a year on my bent 100s in all conditions and they are an absolute fucking blast."
"This sub is a bent hateclan but they're absolutely amazing. enjoy them!"
"Get the 120's."
"I fell in love with the bents on my first day on them, they felt different than any other ski i tried."
"Demo’d the 120s on a powder day and was floating like nobody’s business."
"If you’re looking at the bent 100s they still hook up and carve surprisingly well, but are so darn agile through tight areas."
"If you like bents but don’t like how they look, you could check out next years, they’re definitely not as loud aesthetically."
"Having been on a bent 100, 110, 120, I’d probably get a bent 100 before a bent 120."
#7
Rossignol
4.3
(12)
"Seemingly the new goat ski."
"So much fun for us old guys."
"I would really recommend the rossignol blackops 118."
"Prefer the heavier Blackops for resort powder."
"I daily an Atris and went Rossi sender free 110 for a pow ski"
"Rossi Sender 110s are another good option that can do it all."
"Depending on your current skiing."
"Rossignal Forza is a great resort carving ski."
"Rossignol Sender Free 110 (191) and mounted 2cm back,"
"Rossignol Forza’s are really fun short radius skis."
#8
Line
4.3
(10)
"You will have fun no matter the conditions."
"I love them, mostly ski park here in minnesota."
"Highly recommend the Line Blade for east coast daily driver."
"The Armadas are a lot of fun and excel in things like park."
"I would describe them more like a park ski that holds up really well."
"I’d get something a little more forgiving."
"Try a Line Blade (non-Optic) - it's a similar fun carver."
"Line Pandora or if you can getaway it on proform line skana are both great picks."
"You can find line honey badgers for 200 a pair right now."
"Line Honey Badger."
#9
Dynastar
4.9
(8)
"Dynastar M-free 99 or 108 are incredible Mammoth skis"
"I say this with conviction."
"I don't think any ski can beat the versatility of that one."
"I ski Dynastar M-free 108’s every day."
"Is seen everywhere in Utah."
"From a 65 yr old."
"I'd check out the Dynastar M-free line if were you."
#10
K2
4.2
(9)
"Got that nice carbon weave in there."
"I've found some 2024 K2 Mindbender 99ti's in a 178 for £325 which seem to be a fantastic deal!"
"K2 Mindbenders."
"I’m considering the Mindbender as well."
"Blister also says the K2 Mindbender 99Ti float as well as those rangers."
"I think if trees is what you want, the K2 Mindbender 106c is something worth looking at."
"I bought a pair of K2 mindbender 99ti. I thought they may be too wide for Australia but demoed them for a few days... and had a blast."
#11
Fischer
4.6
(8)
"Don't sleep on the Fisher Ranger 116."
"They are the best skis I have even had..."
"Is one of the best skiing skis I've been on."
"I have the perfect ski, Fischer Ranger 102."
"Fischer ranger 102."
"The ski I keep recommending to people for a good do everything ski."
"The Rustler or Fisher Ranger 96 or 102 could also meet this all mountain but more maneuverable/playful type of ski."
"Fischer Ranger 102 could work well for you in a 183."
#12
Ikon
4.6
(8)
"Full ikon. Don’t get crazy about “saving days", either."
"This is my 3rd year with the full Ikon and have never experienced the “red snake""
"Easy answer, Full Ikon. Just makes the most sense cost-wise and to get to see as many resorts as you can."
"There’s no argument - Full Ikon"
"I live in sugarhouse! And I get the ikon full! Gives me the most flexibility to ski with friends at the most Places"
"An IKON pass gets you seven days at Revelstoke, seven at Red, seven at Panorama, and seven at Sunshine and Lake Louise."
"Heck, get an ikon Pass and do a SLC/Steamboat/Denver-Frisco/Jackson/Big Sky loop."
"Best diverse options with the least amount of travel."
#13
Armada
4.3
(8)
"Recently purchased Armada ARWs and I love them."
"Said to be pretty good in trees."
"Little stiffer, maybe abut better allround?"
"That’s what I am on and they are stable enough."
"Take a look at armada ARW’s."
"Personally I think Armada is the best balance of quality and price. The Bdog or Edollo are good choices for pure park skis."
"A mid-fat (100-110mm) playful, soft snow ski is really fun to have around."
"Go for a dedicated park ski setup like an Armada Bdog"
#14
Moment
4.3
(7)
"It’s a great ski, directional but enough rocker in the tail to slide around when you need it."
"I highly recommend the Moment Deathwish 112."
"I love the mavericks, plus the top sheet is nice."
"I want to try a maverick now."
"I have been absolutely loving my moment countach 110’s this season."
"Moment Countach 110 (194),"
#15
Praxis
5.0
(5)
"Praxis Rx"
"Praxis Rx"
"Fact."
"Praxis Rx"
"Https://www.praxisskis.com/custom-skis/rx-custom-ski/"
#16
Atomic
4.2
(6)
"The Bent performed great!"
"Atomic x9s all the way."
"Are another great option."
"Atomic bent chetler 100s."
"I'd either go with a full on carver like the X9S..."
"I also have a pair of Bent Chetlers that rarely see the light of day."
#17
Subaru
4.6
(5)
"I drive a Subaru Crosstrek. It definitely punches above it's weight in offroading.... In snow, this is probably the single best vehicle."
"Can't go wrong with an outback! I loved the two I've owned. Rarely had any problems mechanically with them. And the safety features of the subarus are top tier."
"Outback. Longer back for sleeping in. I can fit a whole twin mattress back there. Throw some blizzaks on it and it’s a beast through snowy canyon roads."
"Currently own a Crosstrek and a gen 5 4Runner. Crosstrek is great if you are okay with an underpowered vehicle."
"Maybe more accurate to say … ski on piste stick with Toyota; venture off piste, especially into the backcountry, an Outback might be right for you."
#18
Ripstick
4.4
(5)
"I loved the ripstick 96 black."
"These make it really easier to start the turn so if he’s a chill skier he’ll like ’em"
"I have Ripstick 96s and my wife has 96 Black Editions."
"I’ve just ordered some Ripstick 96’s."
"Ripsticks."
#19
Black Crows
4.2
(5)
"If it’s not primarily ridden in icy conditions, deep light pow and doesn’t need to be very stiff, just fucking go Atris and mount in factory rec position."
"BlackCrows Mirus Cor for the quiver."
"Most versatile and forgiving ski Ive been on and flexes even through the whole length."
"I’ve always been recommended the atris but dont know much about black crow skis."
"Black crows mirus cor might be what you're looking for."
#20
Wildcat
4.8
(4)
"If you have any continued freestyle inclinations or like a bit of pop."
"Add Wildcat 108, M-Free 108 and Line Bacon 108 to your list of skis to check out."
#21
Mantra
4.8
(4)
"Mantra 88, Black Ops 98, Rustler 9, and Enforcer 94."
"I highly recommend the Mantra 88."
"Is great, my son had that exact ski."
"Mantra Jr is the standard option here."
#22
Rustler
4.5
(4)
"Rustler 9."
"The two skis that jump out to me for a ~90 mm, friendly in trees / bumps, while still being capable on piste are a Rustler 9."
"IME, wet pow and wet cut/chop ski best on a >100mm waist ski with ample tip rocker."
"Rustler 10, and Ripstick 106 (for something in the more fun/easier end of the spectrum)."
#23
Peak
4.5
(4)
"I’ve been super happy with my 98’s…2nd season in and they’re my daily driver and they pretty much do it all."
"Great sale rn, best bang for buck in all mountain skis in the US"
"Peak 98."
"Peak skis by Bode Miller. That guy can carve."
#24
Ski Cooper
5.0
(3)
"Love Cooper and Monarch!!!"
"Ski Cooper"
"Cooper or monarch are both my favs."
#25
Shady Rays
5.0
(3)
"Shady Rays. Magnetic lenses. Be sure to order a clear for afternoon skiing."
"Love the magnetic lenses to work with all our crazy Midwest weather/light conditions and price point is amazing."
"Shady Rays. Look no further. Swappable lens. Economical."
#26
ATK
4.7
(3)
"ATK Hy, AlpenFlow 89, and 5ive Sports First Era have taken the hybrid options to a completely new place."
"1- ATK Hy 2- Shift^2 That's it when it comes to hybrid bindings in 2025"
"ATK Hy looks promising but it’s not out yet."
#27
Buttermilk
4.7
(3)
"Buttermilk for sure, but as someone mentioned, go ride the Gondola at Ajax."
"Buttermilk is by far the best Aspen mountain to ski for beginners."
"Buttermilk is basically a beginner mountain and the summit has views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Bells."
#28
Head
4.7
(3)
"Definitely my favorite ski in 10 years."
"Would be a great ski for him."
"Head Kore 93s would be a great ski for him."
#29
Sender
4.0
(3)
"Obviously do well in soft snow but they're very solid underfoot and hold well on hardpack too"
"Big stuff heavy ski and can handle anything."
"Go sender free 110 if you want something around that width or qst 106 for slightly narrower."
#30
Kendo
4.0
(3)
"Really enjoying my Kendo 88s."
"The Kendo's have been rebranded as Mantra 88's, but I believe are literally the same ski."
#31
Yamaha
5.0
(2)
"701 Yamaha"
"Anything Yamaha w/ 701’s are great and reliable."
#32
Stöckli
5.0
(2)
"They made it basically for this exact use case."
"Stöckli montero is by far the best ski i've ridden."
#33
Montero
5.0
(2)
"I love my Montero AX."
"Has blown me away in its ease of use, performance ceiling, responsiveness."
#34
Bents
5.0
(2)
"Get a lot of hate on here but everyone I know that tried the 110’s last year loved them."
"Bents. 100 or 110. I have the 120s and even they carve."
#35
Revolt
5.0
(2)
"Then revolt 121"
"Lots of options though; Revolt 121, Reckoner 124, Koala 118 come to mind."
#36
QST
5.0
(2)
"The QST 98 for sure. It's also my every conditions kind of ski."
"I have a pair of QST 98s so I would rate this quiver 10/10."
#37
Reckoner
5.0
(2)
"I think the Reckoner 122 or 124 would suit you well."
"Lots of options though; Revolt 121, Reckoner 124, Koala 118 come to mind."
#38
Coalition
4.5
(2)
"Coalition makes fantastic women’s skis. I very much enjoyed trying my wife’s SOS and Raifiki."
"I really loved my Coalition SOS's."
#39
Unleashed
4.5
(2)
"The Unleashed is the best of the bunch."
"The unleashed models are much more versatile outside the terrain park"
#40
Toyota
4.5
(2)
"My Sienna has the same clearance as my buddies outback. Easy to put half the back row down and get 5 skiers and all their gear inside the car."
"Minivans are super convenient and have huge interior room. Not much clearance underneath, but most ski runs/areas arent exactly in the wilderness."
#41
4FRNT
4.5
(2)
"I'm a big fan of my 4frnt Hoji's."
"You could get 4frnt Hoji's or Renegades as well - those would support you well."
#42
Jeep
4.0
(2)
"Jeep grand cherokee"
"Grand Cherokee's (up to 2020) are awesome in the snow, plenty of trunk space."
#43
Dakine
4.0
(2)
"Dakine Fall Line roller can easily handle two skis, boots, etc. I’ve been on many trips in that bag."
"The danke fall line roller is what I use and I've travelled around a good bit with it now. It's padded and has a separate compartment inside for ski boots."
#44
Epic
4.0
(2)
"Summit county would be a solid option."
"I would also say SLC for a month."
#45
Nakiska
4.0
(2)
"Nakiska would be best imo. The beginner area there is better than all the others."
"Nakiska and/or Norquay are the best value."
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