| 86 | | $949 | For all but the most specialized of circumstances or users, these are the best backcountry skis on the market. |
| 80 | | $699 | Polished backcountry specific skis for all around human-powered mountain travel. |
| 79 | | $700 | The Beast leans decidedly in the downhill performance direction; they are heavy by comparison and for the dimensions, but they ski better than most. |
| 76 | | $700 | A perennial favorite, especially for its value. |
| 75 | | $700 | Svelte skis for all conditions in all mountains; these aren’t for hard charging, high-speed skiing, but for everything else they are a suitable budget alternative. |
| 72 | | $860 | You get amazing downhill performance with a significant (comparably) weight penalty. |
| 72 | | $880 | If you ride a ton of powder snow and really, really prioritize your downhill experience, check out the Helio 105. |
| 69 | | $630 | If you don’t mind the weight and can find a good deal on them, the Route 95 is a solid and predictable choice. |
| 68 | | $700 | Double or triple your ski volume in any given day with efficiency, fitness, and these skis. |
| 67 | | $1,099 | Super light skis for human-powered powder hunting. |
| 60 | | $819 | For the accomplished skier in a cold and dry, soft snow climate, these are durable and solid skis. |
| 33 | | $470 | For casual explorations in fresh snow and very mild terrain, these are the best on the market. |
