Ski Review Index

It remains premature to declare cambered skis dead, but non-rockered skis are increasingly found only on the feet of racers, or those who haven't yet tried rocker. For deep snow I love the Salmon Czar. All-mountain skiers should check out Volkl's updated (rockered) Mantra. Similarly, with its traditional sidecut, the formerly powder-oriented Gotama looks more and more like a mixed-snow ski. For carving, I still love a narrow cambered ski, and in this regard Dynastar's Speed Course Ti can't be beat. Alpine Touring and Ski Mountaineering offerings continue to expand. K2's Wayback is versatile and light.

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