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Men's All-Mountain front ski reviews 2016


In the 'All-mountain front' category, we select skis designed for 70% piste, 30% freeride. The qualities we look for are piste performance (initiation, turn performance, grip, stability, rebound, etc.), comfort, overall versatility and good freeride behaviour (float in powder, rotation, performance in challenging snow conditions). These skis generally have between 85 mm and 92 mm at waist, feature a large tip and rocker, and are relatively straight.

They're designed for good to excellent riders looking for a highly efficient ski for the groomers (at times performing better than some traditional piste skis), while able to go off-piste when the conditions are right. They're well-adapted to freeride, but less effective than the wider skis from the “All-mountain back” category, especially in deep powder and crud snow.
Reviewers' score
16.7
BEST SKI

BEST SKI

The younger brother of the (now famous) Mantra that did particularly well in the ProSkiLab™ review and was best seller of the year, the Kendo has adopted the same recipe with the same success.
The ski stands out for its remarkable performance for this category both on and off piste. A ski for riders who want to ‘fly’, we recommend it for good to expert skiers looking for a powerful ski that’s... Read on

Reviewers' score
16.6
AWARD

AWARD

A bit more groomer-oriented than its rivals, Fisher’s Motive 86 is a real success story.
Easy to use and very playful, it’s also got great grip and performs well both on and off piste. Less efficient than the Kendo, it remains more intuitive and requires less physical effort or technical skill. It’s an excellent choice for average to excellent skiers looking for enjoyment whatever the conditions... Read on

Reviewers' score
14.4

After a performance-oriented ski (the Kendo), a very stable ski with remarkable user-friendliness and efficiency (the Motive 86), the top three would ideally include an accessible and comfortable ski.
This model is ideal for less physical skiers who want a versatile, easy ski that’s at home on most terrains and requires little technical skill or physical effort.

Reviewers' score
13.9

The Powertrack 89 from Dynastar is an easy, playful ski.
This model stands out for its overall accessibility and the extremely easy turn initiation. It’s a great ski both for riding cool and for your first attempts at freeride.