S2. E25 Best Piste Skis for 2023/24

Our best PISTE SKI picks for the 2024 winter ahead

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NORDICA SPITFIRE
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SHAPE
The entire line of Doberman Spitfire skis is designed for skiers demanding high-performance, on-piste precision. Built using three years of studies and on-snow testing, the skis are more fluid through the arc, smoother, and faster thanks to a number of new technologies. That includes the new Recoil Power Plate, which allows the ski to flex naturally, thereby delivering a livelier ride. All of the skis in the line are modeled after our World Cup race skis, but each Dobermann Spitfire is specially designed to meet the demands of a variety of abilities and needs. Whether you’re a masters racer, PSIA instructor, or just a skier that loves carving up the frontside, a ski from the Dobermann family is your best bet.


ATOMIC REDSTER X9S
Atomic Redster X9S Revoshock S set is for skiers who want speed, versatility, and max performance - infused with World Cup heritage and a hefty dose of fun.. and it's compatible with both alpine-normed and GripWalk boots. Redster X9S takes World Cup proven tech and packs it into a platform for skiers who want to enjoy the speed and versatility of Atomic’s Multi Radius Sidecut engineering. The ski is ready to snap off quick short carves or stretch out beautiful long-radius turns. With Revoshock, the Redster X9S Revo S has an agile, predictable ride, making icy, early morning corduroy a pleasure to ski. Dual-layer Ultra Titanium laminate that runs from sidewall to sidewall above and below the core enhances overall strength, edge grip and torsional flex, while Ultrawall construction combines the edge hold and power transfer of a full sidewall with the durability and longevity of cap finishing. The Ultra Power Woodcore comes over from Atomic's FIS race platforms to provide pro-level strength, keeping the speed up and the fun high from open to close.

Redster X9S Revo S is ideal if you want to do a bit of racing and piste skiing the rest of the time. 

BLIZZARD THUNDERBIRD R15
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Chapters

• 1:29 Welcome our sponsor Ski Independence
• 3:53 Who is an on piste ski for?
• 4:52 Why choose a piste ski?
• 5:52 what makes an on piste ski different?
• 7:36 What length should a ski be?
• 10:28 What is rocker?
• 11:39 The Ski Test Results 6 Best Piste Skis
• 11:53 Nordica Spitfire
• 14:08 Atomic Redster
• 15:18 Blizzard Thunderbird
• 16:42 Salomon Addikt Pro
• 17:56 Volkl Deacon
• 19:43 Salomon Stance