Best Freeride Skis

February 6, 2012

Eventually everyone has to grow out of the long tee, jib-everything mentality of park skiing. Even if your mind is still there, your body eventually moves on. When it does, you'll probably want a more soulful ski experience filled with big, scenic lines, hikes beyond the ropes and bottomless powder. You'll need a freeride ski that's stable, floaty and responsive to get you there.

Blizzard Cochise Ski

Why it's best: The Blizzard Cochise is the ski that everyone's talking about. This ski has all mountain versatility with big powder dominance.... Read Full Review

See it at:Backcountry...$562.49
Amazon.com$562.49

Volkl Nunataq Skis

Why it's a best pick: A backcountry touring ski, the Volkl Nunataq delivers a combination that will excel on ascents, powder and hard-snow descents. It's a solid, versatile choice for ski touring.... Read Full Review

K2 Kung Fujas Skis

Why it's a best pick: The Kung Fujas is a versatile ski that delivers no matter what you ride. Freeriders will appreciate the All Terrain Rocker and precut skin attachments.... Read Full Review

See it at:o2gearshop....$303.95
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Black Diamond AMPerage Ski

Why it's a best pick: A freeride ski of choice of Backcountry magazine editors, the Amperage is a solid big mountain ski. You get a rocker-camber hybrid and 3D sandwich construction.... Read Full Review

See it at:Amazon.com$449.96

Kastle BMX 118 Skis

Why it's a best pick: The Kastle BMX118 is an aggressive women's big mountain ski that craves big lines. Its design is optimized for powder skiing.... Read Full Review

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