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Three of the world's best skis
Hitting the slopes this year? You'll want to be using one of these three skis
Head Kore
Best For All Rounders
In 1950, American aerospace engineer Howard Head went on a skiing holiday and was shocked to find that the skis he rented were still made of wood rather than modern plastics. He spotted a gap in the market and the company he founded has been pioneering innovation in materials ever since – culminating in the new Kore range. Head has replaced the conventional wooden core with honeycomb-like Koroyd to reduce weight, and done away with the conventional plastic topsheet, making these not only some of the lightest skis on the market, but also guaranteed to (ahem) turn heads.
For more info, see head.com/ski
Black Crows Orb
Best For Pistes
Based in the mountain mecca of Chamonix, boutique French brand Black Crows isn’t the biggest in the business, but it has quietly developed a reputation for making some of the best skis on the planet. The multi-award winning Orb is a case in point. With a 91mm waist, these make quick, slalom-style turns easy. Combine this with a camber profile and responsive flex, and you have real carving machines – equally at home on perfectly groomed race courses as chopped-up moguls. Plus, it’s hard to underestimate the lift-queue kudos that triangular logo will earn you from those in the know.
For more info, see black-crows.com
K2 Catamaran
Best For Powder
If your idea of skiing is floating down pristine powder fields, kicking up clouds of spray as you go, then the K2 Catamaran is the ski for you. New for the 2018 season, these were designed in consultation with Canadian pro-rider Sean Pettit, widely regarded as one of the best big mountain skiers in the world. Their huge 120mm waist width and spoon-like nose means they float as well as their name would suggest in powder. Meanwhile, the innovative asymmetric sidecut means they carve more naturally than most fat skis, feeling like a much narrower model on harder snow and pistes.
For more info, see k2skis.com
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