Sierra Says: The Pandora returns this year with new changes! First and most importantly, the Pandora is Line's first women-specific rockered ski, making it a breeze to float through soft snow. The Pandora is also 5mm wider resulting in a 115mm waist and a ski that really is ready for the deepest powder you can find. Line Says: New for this year, we increased the width and added Early Rise ...

Sierra Says: Similar to the Krypton Il Moro I.D. boot but with a couple new spins on it. What makes this boot stand out even more is the bright Rasta green, yellow, and red colors incorporated into the shell. As well as being T. Hall's signature model this boot uses a stiffer plastic for the shell, which makes it slightly stiffer than the previous Il Moro. But staying true to it's origin...

Sierra Says: Exactly what Line says. The Mothership could not be any more stable and powerful, but somehow it manages to be amazingly maneuverable. If you have ever had the desire for a ski with more power to punch through crud while straight-lining out the bottom of a chute, the Line Mothership will not disappoint. Don't be intimidated by the 111mm waist width. We've had multiple c...

Sierra Says: Anthony Boronowski's signature ski. Many littler people cried themselves to sleep of the last couple of years because this awesome ski didn't come in anything but the 191cm size. Cheer up, the Armada ANT comes in a 181cm length this year, and this ski is bombproof. For how stable the ANT is in backcountry conditions, the Ultra Light Core and 1.7 Impact Edge make this ski...

Sierra Says: The phrase "all mountain" is played out, but if you find yourself taking your terrain park style to more natural features, well darnit, the Sir Francis Bacon is your all mountain ski. Symmetrical flex, regular camber, and early taper give this ski good pop and edgehold when you're riding on trail, but the wide footprint makes this ski versatile. Center mount the Sir ...

Sierra Says: The ultimate freeride tool. Line Skis was way ahead of the ballgame with the Prophet 130 when it was first released, and people are just now realizing how amazing this ski is. Add in the an "early rise" tip for insane float in powder, and you just gave yourself a super fat, fun powder ski. The only downside is that you're going to have to wait for your friends with ...

K2 Says: Whether dropping a knee or locking the heel, the BackLash strikes the perfect balance for those seeking a resort worthy sled that's light enough for all day tours. A 92 mm waist, superlight wood core and cap construction, combined with the smooth, dampness of metal deliver the versatility to tackle hard or soft conditions on either side of the rope. And the progressive sidecut sup...

Sierra Says: Fluid, fun, and progressive are a few things you can say about Eric Pollard's style. The Line EP Pro lets you take that style to the backcountry, and is one of the funnest powder skis ever made. With Early Rise, Early Taper, and a symmetrical flex, the EP Pro gives a super playful yet predictable feel whether your tail-tapping some backcountry lumber or ripping a technical tre...

Sierra Says: K2 brought back their dual rockered, powder specific skis, the Hellbents! These guys handle at top notch performance in the powder and are more fun than you can imagine. Turning in the powder with the Hellbent's is close to effortless and their stability on the groomers while making large turns is shocking. With its unbelievable ability to handle short turns, as well as, long c...

Sierra Says: Incorporating a generous amount of rocker in the tip the Atlas has the potential to be one of the best freeride skis for 2010. The Atomic Atlas has a solid medium-stiff flex, camber underfoot for when the conditions are less than perfect, and a great snappy feel that comes from Atomic's cap/sidewall construction. If you're a skier with at least an advanced skill-set, the ...

Sierra Says: The Kuro does one thing well and that is ski deep powder. So whether you are on heli trip or at your favorite resort on a deep powder day make sure you are on a Kuro to optimize your experience that day. With ELP and three flex zones technology makes this one on the more popular powder skis available. Volkl Says: The Kuro is Volklos widest ski, with a shape of 164-132-139, combine...

Sierra Says: So who said a powder board needs to cost an arm and a leg? At such a tempting price, there is no reason you shouldn’t add this definitive pow slayer to your quiver. A state-of-the-art shape entails a rockered nose and flat tail, enabling you to float through the fresh without killing your back leg. The Charlie Slasher is the powder stick the industry has been waiting for, don’t miss...

Salomon Says: 100mm wide waist freeride ski that also excels on groomers. Innovative basalt & bamboo layers with specific rocker help set a new performance and design standard for the big mountain twin-tip category.

Sierra Says: The K2 Coomback is for the thrill seeking skiers who aren't afraid of a powerful powder ski. The Coomback has rockered tips that help keep you afloat when skiing through the powder and make skiing through crusty snow a breeze. You will run into a little trouble when skiing on groomers at a higher speeds but it is nothing unmanageable. This is a great back country ski because of h...

Sierra Says: The Geisha is brand new to Salomon's women's lineup. With a 97 mm waist this freeride ski not only performs in softer snow but excels on the groomers. The Geisha's specific reverse camber help set a new standard for the big mountain, twin-tip, women skiers. Salomon Says: The Geisha is the first 100mm wide waist freeride ski to also excel on groomers. Innovative basalt...

Sierra Says: The Gotback is a serious powder ski for you powder-loving ski divas. With slightly rockered tips and a 102mm waist, this ski is ready to take on any amount of powder and dominate it. But the Gotback's performance doesn't stop there, surprisingly this ski is quite stable on the groomers when at a high speed. This is an extremely versatile ski waiting to be pushed to the limit...

Sierra Says: A ski that is consistently stable in all conditions and able to give you confidence in even the most adverse situations; that is the Line Prophet 100. The benefits of a ski that allow you to focus solely on your skiing and not whether your skis are going to hold their edge is unquantifiable. The Prophet 100 is tried and true; buy a pair in each size just for fun! Line Says: The 1...

Sierra Says: The powder ski for someone that is afraid of getting something too wide, or the all mountain ski for someone that is scared to getting something too narrow. With many people having great experiences with skis around the 105mm waist width like the Volkl Gotama of yesteryear, Atomic hit the nail on the head with this years Atomic Coax. All mountain carvability, great float in powder,...

Sierra Says: The Surge is back for 2010! Once again Dalbello has proved why they're one of best ski boot manufacturers in the country. The new 2010 Dalbello Surge continues to surge and meet the needs of advanced skiers looking to explore the entire mountain. With a flex index of 110 and a 101 last the Surge provides excellent stability and best of all the comfort that's needed for those...

K2 Says: The DarkSide boasts the widest dimensions in our Adventure line, and combined with the Hybritech sidewall construction, it will inspire you to hold the throttle wide open while arcing super G turns down an AK face. However, when the terrain chokes down to a tight couloir, rock garden or steep glade, the normal cambered tail allows you to scrub speed on demand and the 10/20 shovel rocker ...

Sierra Says: Dalbello's Blender boot is for those more aggressive riders with a wider foot that don't want to lose any performance with going with a bigger style boot. The Blender utilizes the same two buckle and top ratchet strap system as the Il Moro does allowing for a greater range of flexibility, but does not include the interchangeable tongue piece. So if you're looking for a ...

Sierra Says: Burly and stable are the common words associated with the Katana. Although not quite as stiff as the Mantra, the Titanium that is present is enough to provide the perfect balance between stability and it being categorized as a powder ski. So through as much as you got against this ski and odds are that it you are not even pushing this ski to its limits Volkl Says: The Katana featur...

Sierra Says: A twin tip powder ski that will allow you to ski and land switch on the deepest day in the backcountry. It has a softer more buttery feel than the Kuro but still allows you to push it on the deep days. Park rats and jibbers have found their powder ski. Volkl Says: The Chopstick, with its symmetrical 148-128-148 shape, rides equally well switch or forward in the deepest of powder....