Girls rule! The Celebrity Minis have all of the geometry, flex, power, balance and handling you'd expect in any high performance adult ski, simply scaled down to fit smaller, lighter riders. They are designed with incredible versatility to ski the whole mountain, a Real Twin Tip shape for riding fakie as smoothly as forward and reliable durability a at price you can't refuse. **Note this ski is sold flat, bindings are not included**

The Invader brings to the table a one of a kind jib specific features. This season Line introduced a whole new level of durability for the cost that many thought was impossible. They have laminated a layer of urethane into the tips which enables them to flex during those big impacts instead of delaminating. If you?re looking for a jib specific ski that is capable of lasting longer and costing less then the Invader is your ski. **Note, this ski d...

Nomad series intro: The new Nomad series has taken the best qualities of the "Metron" series (edge grip and carving capability) and combined with the best qualities of the "Daddy" series (lightness and off trail capability). The result is a series of skis which broadens the terrain capabilities of both of the prior series. One of the key qualities of this series is that all the skis have moderate sidecuts which make them user...

Jim Says: The Dynastar Exclusive 8 returns unchanged for 2007. This classic intermediate ski is now wider all the way from the tip to the tail. It retains a moderate shape but offers a wider base for better balance. The Exclusive 8 offers significant women's technologies including light weight, forward mounting, raised heel platform and a sidewall section for better edge grip. This ski was not tested this year, but in the past it has gotten...

Jim Says: The Dynastar Exclusive 8 returns unchanged for 2007. This classic intermediate ski is now wider all the way from the tip to the tail. It retains a moderate shape but offers a wider base for better balance. The Exclusive 8 offers significant women's technologies including light weight, forward mounting, raised heel platform and a sidewall section for better edge grip. This ski was not tested this year, but in the past it has gotten...

Jim's Review: The 70/30 category is the most useful for a wide range of skiers. This category of skier will spend a lot of time on the groomers and needs edge grip and stability as well as quickness. In the 30% of the time spent off the trails, the skier will hit a few bumps, some skied out bowls and some powder or crud of moderate depth (6"-12"). The Blackeye hits this target squarely for the skier who prefers a light, quick ski o...

Dennis says: Here's a modern ski for someone who wants to attack the mountain aggressively. The Volkl Tigershark 10 lacks the Power Swtich technology, but it still has the horsepower to go out, roam, and devour the mountain. The Tigershark 10 uses tried-and-true Volkl technology like Motion iPT binding system and Extended Double Grip construction. What does this mean? The Tigershark 10 will allow the skier to feel a roller coaster ride....

Dennis says: For 2008, the Volkl AC20 replaces one of last years best selling skis: the Volkl AC20. The major change was the widening of the tip and the waist which allows the skis to initiate easily. It also gives it some extra surface area to help lift the skis in uneven snow conditions. The AC20 is a great tool for an inspiring skier to develop confidence. Like last years AC20, the AC20 is a great ski for an advanced skier who is on a bud...

Jim's Review: Fuego means "Fire" and that is an apt description for this Attiva version of the unisex Tigershark 10 footer. This is a pretty firm and agressive ski for the woman with some speed on her agenda. This generation of skis replaces the Supersport lineup of mostly on trail carvers. The extra width helps the versatility without sacrificing much in the way of grip. When Katie and I tested this ski, we were both amazed at the...

Dennis says: New for 2008 is the Attiva Aire. Here is a ski that a strong developing intermediate to a solid expert can enjoy. Slicing through groomers is effortless with the Attiva Aire. Most women will choose the 154. Volkl 3Motion binding system: The new 3Motion binding system applies what engineers learned from creating iPT to the mid-range systems. A new segmented interface delivers better performance with easier flex in the mid-bo...

Dennis says: New for 2008 is the Volkl Katana. Like its namesake, the Katana slices through powder better than a Ginsu knife. If float in the pow pow is on the agenda for the day, the Katana is the perfect weapon. This ski has no camber so this it flexes better in deep snow. A 183 is enough ski for most of us mortals. The 190 is meant for the big guys. **Note this ski is sold flat, bindings are not included** The Katana is sold as a flat s...

"Topping the category for Long Turns, Stability at Speed and Overall Impression, the new Luna was as solid underfoot as skis get, with the best edge control of the bunch.: - Ski Magazine. Volkl says: Intermediate women skiers have a new all-conditions favorite with the Luna. A comfort-inspiring 72 millimeter waist combines with a deep sidecut to produce a sublime blend of soft and groomed snow performance. The new Attiva 3motion ski/bind...

Jim Says: The Afterburner is the wider Nitrous construction and as with the Jet Fuel, Nordica has been very careful to manage the flex and sidecut so that it will not overpower the skier. The Afterburner is a big ski and as such it takes some time to go from edge to edge (as do most of the mid 80 mm skis). One hooked up, the Afterburner has a very nice cruising capability. Largely focused on medium to large turns, the AB can dance and snap a bit ...

Jim Says: The Nitrous also returns with only a minor cosmetic change. This ski, like the Top Fuel was reclassified as a 70/30 due to the changes in the now much wider 50/50 class. My comments from last years tests still apply to the Nitrous. It remains one of my favorites in the Nordica lineup and in the 70/30 class. While the Nitrous is the same shape as the "Experts only" Top Fuel, it will appeal to a vastly wider audience. The Nitrou...

Jim Says: The name is a reference to the image of "Winged Victory" emblazoned in the graphic. It could also well describe the feeling of a good skier after a ride through some challenging conditions. The Victory combines a deep sidecut, a fairly wide shape, and a solid construction. The result is a tool for a good skier to handle about anything the mountain has to offer at about any speed. When I tested the 162, I immediately knew that ...

Dennis says: The Nordica Olympia Drive is made off of the same footprint as the Olympia Victory. It is for the strong intermediate who wants the all-mountain capabilities of the Olympia Victory, but in a softer feel. Even with its softer feel, by no means this ski is a slouch. If one is looking for something to bolster one’s confidence level all over the mountain, the Olympia Drive is the ticket. Most women will feel at home on the 154. Tho...

Jim's review: The Gotama has been a crowd pleaser for a couple of years now and it is easy to see why. The "Goat" offers a superb combination of width, flex, and sidecut for the skier who lives for the off trail. Although there are some minor construction tweaks for '08, Volkl has wisely left the general skiing character of this ski unchanged. I tested the Goat over a two day period in February and got a day of deep untracked ...

Powerswitch intro: Volkl has taken a bold step with this new line of skis. They have replaced the top Supersport models with a pair of new skis with a dinstinctive internal flex adjustment technology. The raised shoulders of the Tigersharks carry a hollow chamber within the core that extends the length of the ski. Within the chambers are carbon fiber rods that rest against a spring inside the tip of the ski and rest against a stout cam inside the...

Jim Says: I ski on 50/50 skis most of the time and while there are many good ones, there ARE differences. Some of the skis is this group are stiff, powerful and grippy. Despite their wider waists I find many of those skis to be more suited to the frontside than the backside. Others are lighter and somewhat softer and I think they favor softer snow. The Fury is sort of the "tweener" in this group of skis. It has quite a bit of shape like...

Jim's reveiw: Every year in early December the ski reps put on a shop demo day for all the dealers. I use this two day event as a refresher on the mid level men's and women's skis that I didn't have time to really wring out the previous spring. This year as usual, the early season conditions were varible between hard manmade snow and very hard manmade snow. The first thing that impressed me about the Red was the edge grip. ...

I have tested this ski twice and my cohort Katie once and we are both amazed by the Vapor. This is one of the best balanced women's skis on the market. It is easy to make a ski stable and grippy....heck you just make it a plank. However, those skis can often feel....uhhhh.....welll....planky. The Vapor doesn't feel that way at all. It is nimble enough, grippy enough, and conditions friendly enough for almost anyone. The balance of chara...

The Vision Breeze is the optimum choice for the advanced woman looking to tackle all the conditions that Mother Nature throws at her. This ski is light weight and has excellent grip. From styling to technology, all bases are covered with the Breeze. The Vision Breeze utilizes a shape that is conducive for those who want to rip on the groomers and occassionally adventure off-piste. A progressing intermediate to a conservative advanced skier co...

The Vision Allure has the same footprint as the Exhale with a softer flex. The softer flex allows the skier to exert less energy while creating a round arc. As our Fischer Vision team says, "It is My Turn to have a ski specifically made for me". The Vision Allure makes a great ski for a solid intermediate rider. It is light and lively. A conservative advanced skier who doesn't want to spend a lot can get plenty out of this ski,...

Update by Jim....late March '08 I've had the chance to ski a lot of different 50/50 skis this winter and spring and the Watea 84 is emerging as one of my favorites. Within the 50/50 category there are some skis that have a bit of a bias toward hard snow (such as the Volkl AC-30 and Nordica Jet Fuel) The 84 shades its bias a bit toward softer snow. Like most Fischers the characteristics of energy vs dampness, grip vs. forgiveness, are s...