Skis reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 321 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 113 posts to rank the best Skis brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Skigear, r/skiing, r/icecoast, r/Backcountry, r/ski. Top-rated brands include Blizzard (4.5/5), Nordica (4.5/5), Salomon (4.3/5).
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Reviews321
Subreddits9
Posts113
Brands30
Products91
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#1
Blizzard
4.5
(48)
"I love the blizzard rustler 10 if you had to pick one ski only."
"Blizzard Rustler 10s are basically the same ski, but better in every category"
"I mostly ski the ice coast. To me, the Rustlers 9 fit the bill. Very versatile."
"Blizzard Rustler 9."
"Rustlers."
"Rustler 10."
"I just demo’d and then bought rustler 9’s at Waterville for 30% off."
"Blizzard Black Pearl or Elan Ripstick."
"Blizzard Brahama 82mm under foot, these are my east coast daily driver crud blasters."
"My Blizzard Brahmas are pretty excellent in crappy conditions."
#2
Nordica
4.5
(47)
"Recently got a pair of Unleashed 108s for about 300"
"Unleashed on sale at evo for $360. I just bought the 108s and took them out for a test last weekend and was seriously impressed."
"Nordica Unleashed are sweet and you can find them on sale right now. The 98 may be perfect for you."
"These have been great for me! https://www.nordica.com/usa/en/women/skis/all-mountain/santa-ana"
"I gravitate to my Nordica Enforcer 94 unless massive powder day. Cannot go wrong with 94s on most conditions out west."
"I skied enforcer 94 this year and thought they were great."
"Unleaded 108. Period"
"Nordica Enforcers 104 Free. End of story. Period."
"Enforcer 89 is an awesome ski. I’m an East coast skier and have them."
"Enforcer 99! I have the 2024 Enforcer 100… amazing ski… it literally does everything."
#3
Salomon
4.3
(26)
"Try the QST 106. The 100 is another ski you should demo. The 106 will float through powder, but is also great on groomed conditions."
"You mentioned the QST, these are similar but have metal and will be better on the hard snow and more stable."
"Salomon QST 106 or Atomic Bent 110. I love that you can decide to be aggressive or relax on either of these."
"Armada ARW 112 and ARV 112. Salomon QST 106."
"I tend to fit Salmon hiking shoes and I’ve found the QST an excellent slack country and resort boot."
"Once u get boots, Salomon QST is a great all arounder."
"I've got the QST 98s. My do everything ski."
"They’re killer on the crusty hard snow and float on the powder."
"They are great skis."
"I also really like the salmon qst 106, a bit bigger but still very fun of hardpakc"
#4
Moment
4.5
(22)
"Moment makes great skis for our conditions."
"Commander 92s are awesome for groomed runs at speed"
"If you want a powder ski, Moment Wildcats in 196."
"I am a fan of the Moment Deathwish 104's."
"I love my Wildcat 101s in every climate."
"If budget isn’t an issue - I’d look really damn hard at Moment skis."
"I absolutely love the Moment Wildcat 108 Tour in Sierra Cement."
"I absolutely love the Moment Wildcat 108 Tour in Sierra Cement."
"Are great for 190+ models."
"Go see the Moment guys in Reno."
#5
Elan
4.7
(20)
"I added Ripstick 96 Much lighter and softer. Better for bumps, snowy steeps , powder. Less tiring."
"Bump for the Ripsticks imo those practically ski themselves."
"I'm 64 and I have the Ripstik 88, I loved it so much I bought the Ripstik 96."
"Ripstick 96 or 102."
"Elan Ripstick 96."
"I think he could get along really well with the wider Ripsticks."
"Elan Ripsticks 94 has been great for her."
"I think the Elan Ripstick 88 would be a much better fit based on your description."
"Whichever Elan Ripstick is the right width for where you ski most"
"Elan Ripsticks for women rock."
#6
K2
4.2
(18)
"K2 Mindbenders working out great for me on the ice coast."
"I would recommend a twin tip all mountain freestyle ski."
"I love the K2 Reckoner 102, it's a great tree ski, light and playful."
"Last year, I picked up a pair of K2 Mindbenders. Honestly, both were great."
"Atomic vantage/K2 Mindbender/Nordica Enforcer are all at the stiffer end of the All Mountain skis out there."
"Mindbenders 89Ti? Just rode them @ 176 and they are stable at speed."
"Mindbender 89ti, anomaly 88, mantra 88, enforcer 89, stance 90, and declivity 92ti are “power” skis that would be good to check out"
"K2 mindbender 89ti"
"If you just like carving I’d recommend k2 mindbenders."
"I’d go for something like a K2 Mindbender 90C."
#7
Armada
4.7
(15)
"Love my Armada Declivity 92 TI."
"Armada Declivity 92Ti."
"I’ve been having fun with the armada declivity 92ti I bought this season."
"I would recommend a twin tip all mountain freestyle ski."
"Other good options, for good durability and more 'slashy' ride, armada arv 100 in 172 is a great option."
"Check out the OG in playful surfy category, armada JJ."
"I love my Armada ARV 116 JJ’s."
"I absolutely adore. Solid carvers on groomers good in 6-8 inches of fresh show."
"Armada ARV. Armada makes some seriously amazing skis."
"I LOVE mine."
#8
J Skis
4.4
(11)
"Their skis look so much fun and everyone who uses them seems to love them"
"J ski - do the either hotshot or masterblaster will do the trick"
"I really like my j masterblasters. Very solid."
"I have a pair of Fast Forwards and they are excellent east coast skis."
"The fast forwards look great for that. I love the hot shots, I’ve been skiing them for 4 season, but they are a bit wide for my regular conditions."
"I love the hot shots, I’ve been skiing them for 4 season, but they are a bit wide for my regular conditions."
"If I didn’t already have the hotshots, I’d probably get the master blasters as a compromise for both groomers and powder."
"If the remaining lengths work for your son, buy the discounted J-skis fastforward."
"I got jskis fastforwards for this exact purpose as a low tide all mountain to compliment my fatter skis."
"Jski has done fun fem designs."
#9
Volkl
4.6
(10)
"Volkl Deacon 84s. The ice coast kings."
"They're the quintessential icecoast ski."
"If you're a patroller. Your power wedge game will instantly go up multiple levels."
"Can get it as short as 151cm, and it weighs only 1350g at that length."
"I highly recommend the Volkl Kenja 88 in a 156 cm."
"Look at the volkl Kenja 88."
"Volkl Mantra 88 aka Kendo."
"Get something in the high 80’s to low 90’s for low tide days, (mantra 88) and something in the upper 100’s for pow days (Wildcat 108)."
"Volkl Mantra 88. They should handle whatever Wachusetts has for conditions throughout the year."
"She demoed quite a few skis and ended up liking the Volkl Blaze 94."
#10
Line
4.1
(10)
"The Line Sakana. Super surfy and designed by a guy in the PNW."
"94s all day. Got my Line Sick Days end of season sale from Mount Everest in Jersey."
"Or Line Pandora."
"Line Sakana. It’s a fun carver on groomer and surfs really well in fresh snow and slush."
"Line Pandora can sometimes be found for cheap and would work too."
"Like entry level park skis are probably the best."
"Line Blade. The women’s ski is the same construction as the men’s ski just sized down."
"Line honey badger (2024) are fun and lasted me all season."
"Line Blades are silly fun, they look strange and people want to try them."
"Those Line visions should do. I had Sick Days for awhile."
#11
Head
4.3
(9)
"I love my head kore 93. it's my only pair and i've used them on all terrain, and they've done great!"
"Is a super fun full carbon ski."
"It's been awesome in all conditions."
"Or a Kore if you think you'd enjoy something lighter"
"I've got a lot of retired friends that like the Kores from Head, lots of options of size, lighter swing weight, still sturdy enough for conditions."
"Other suggestions: Head Kore 93"
"Rossignol Experience Ti, Solomon Stance, Head Kore, Elan Ripstick, and Blizzard Rustler would all be good choices."
"Head Kore 105."
"I really like the Head Kore."
#12
Black Crows
4.3
(9)
"Black crows captis have worked great for me across a bunch of terrain"
"My Serpos are my go-to. Lovely ski."
"Black crows serpo, I ski in the alps. Very good carving ski that also does wel off piste in crud and in powder."
"Black crow atris"
"Black crows Corvus Freebird."
"My wife loves her black crows, I bought her a pair of last winter captis with white marker squires for her 'freeride' skis."
"Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others in your position if skiing off piste is your primary goal."
"Black Crows Corvus Freebird. Been riding those for almost 4 years now, on and off piste."
#13
Stöckli
4.8
(8)
"Stormriders are great skis. They are stiffer than other all Mountain skis, but that should be expected from a Stockli."
"In our family we have stockli stormrider 88, Montero AR, Laser SL. They grip great on ice. Fantastic skis."
"Skied both of those skis. Incredible ride. I normally am on Mantras. Love to find a good price on the stokli s."
"Stormrider is a great ski."
"You will not find a better ski than a Stöckli."
"They absolutely rail!"
"How do you like the Montero AR vs the Anomaly?"
"The older Laser AXs have better performance on piste than the Monteros ;) ive picked them for 500€ and it was well worth the money"
#14
Rossignol
4.1
(9)
"Really really happy with them. Have owned ~25 skis in life …in top 3"
"Rossi senders 110"
"I own the Experience Basalts and they are great skis! easy to ski slow with my kids and a stable enough so that my intermediate skier self doesn’t really come up against a speed limit."
"Take a look at the Rossingnol Experience Basalts as well - supposed to be a fun ski that is exceptionally easy to turn."
"Rossignal Experience are good intermediate skis."
"The Rossignol Experience line of skis are great beginner to intermediate skis."
"Rossignol Experience Ti, Solomon Stance, Head Kore, Elan Ripstick, and Blizzard Rustler would all be good choices."
"See also: ON3P Woodsman; or Rossignol Sender 110."
"The Rossignal Experience line is a great beginner ski and should be easy to find used models at shops or a ski swap."
#15
Fischer
4.1
(8)
"Fischer ranger in 102."
"Fischer Ranger 102 (mounted +1-2cm forward)."
"Or a Ranger 102. Broad appeal, easy to ski, enough ski."
"Other suggestions: Fischer Ranger 96"
"Would both be super maneuverable but still have some power."
"Fischer Ranger 102 in a 176."
"I'm going to throw in the Fischer Ranger 96 here. I demo'd a set recently and they were FUN."
"Fisher Ranger 96. All of these skis fit in the same category."
#16
Atomic
4.7
(7)
"Salomon QST 106 or Atomic Bent 110. I love that you can decide to be aggressive or relax on either of these."
"Other options: Bent 100 or 110."
"I agree with the Atomic Maven 86! I LOVE them."
"Atomic maven 86."
"I’m a 5’4” female on 161 Atomic Maven 86c."
"I have the atomic maven 86C but the maverick (men’s version) are essentially the same ski."
"I have Atomic Maven 86c (Carbon) in 161 cm."
#17
Kendo
4.8
(6)
"Highly recommend."
"Kendo is fantastic."
"Really great ski for aggressive skiing and the newer ones are friendlier."
"I really enjoy my Kendo’s. Great on groomers, never any chatter."
"Couldn’t recommend the Kendos enough."
"Have not disappointed."
#18
Bent
4.4
(5)
"I love my Bent 100s for white water."
"Bent 100s… obviously????"
"They are fairly light and floaty, super playful and enjoyable to ski."
"Bent 100."
"If you were gonna consider anything Bent, the 100 and 110’s are a blast."
#19
Dynastar
4.3
(4)
"M-Free 108 for primary out west off-piste/powder."
"Dynastar MFree 108 makes the most of all snow conditions and stay fun while composed. They punch above their waist in powder, they handle crud very well, and hold an edge."
"M-free 108"
"Dynastar M-Free 108 for off trail & powder."
#20
Praxis
4.3
(4)
"Praxi MVP 94."
"Praxis powderboards 190."
"Praxis powderboards 190."
#21
Kore
4.3
(4)
"I would buy kore 93 in length 170, as it is very poppy, light and fun to ski."
"Kores make good touring skis because they’re stiff and lightweight."
"I'd be looking at a Kore, Intention 108, Havoc 110."
"Kore 93 would be a solid choice along with the ranger 90."
#22
Anomaly
4.0
(4)
"I'm leaning towards the Anomaly 88 in 188 just based on some of the feedback in this thread."
"Maybe the Anomaly 88 188s would be a good middle ground for me"
"Others that I liked were the anomaly 88 and qst 106"
"Anomaly 88 or 94 are worth a look"
#23
Icelantic
4.7
(3)
"I honestly can't say enough good things about the Nomads."
"I absolutely love them."
"I read a fantastic review for Icelandic Nomad 95s, and I love my 105s for the deeper pow days since they’re 111 underfoot."
#24
Black Pearls
5.0
(2)
"Are more than enough with 1-2cm fresh."
"Black Pearls."
#25
Ripstick
5.0
(2)
"I love my Ripstick 96 as a dad with kids still learning."
"Ripstick 96"
#26
Völkl
4.5
(2)
"He may wish to try the Blaze line for off-piste."
"Rustlers or volkl blaze."
#27
Mirus Cor
4.0
(2)
"IMO Mirs cor, bent 90, bent 100, on3p skis, ect."
"It works as a one-ski quiver."
#28
BC
4.0
(2)
"I ended up finding a super sweet deal on a set of previous season’s BC 80s."
"Definitely do BC80 or wider."
#29
Santa Ana
4.0
(2)
"They are both hugely popular, well reviewed, serve the same general purpose, and great all-around skis."
"I like the Santa Ana’s but I don’t LOVE them."
#30
Soul 7
3.0
(2)
"My gut says you're looking at skis that are rather wide if this is your only pair in the Alps."
"Wasn’t the soul 7 like 102 underfoot?"
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