For experts who are in search of variety. 74 mm waist for all piste types. The Dual Radius System with Amplifier at the front means optimum turning and manuevering. Sandwich Sidewall Construction and wood core for optimum rebound.

"Zippy, snappy and powerful," says one tester of the KOA 84. "Holds an edge like Gorilla Glue," says another of the ski, which is tailored toward intermediate through advanced skiers. Fischer's Freeski Rocker adds rise to the tip and tail for flotation and maneuverability. But at 84 mm underfoot, the ski lands at the narrower end of the all-mountain spectrum, closer to home on the frontside. A carve-oriented sidecut is complemented by a sandwich sidewall construction, which includes a full wood core with ultra lightweight air-carbon.

i.Peak 78 PR Pro

Feels at home on the slope, but its appetite for a good bowl of snow flakes is unmatched. Made for skiing experts who shake it like that: 50% deep snow, off-piste and 50% groomed slopes. Features Sandwich Construction and PowerRail Pro.

i.Supershape Magnum

Fast but manageable, fully equipped speed machine. For softer snow, not softer skiers. Features Worldcup Sandwich Construction and KERS.

Made for expert-level skiers who charge the steepest and firmest terrain, the Charger is the most ideal carving ski on the market. Its Speed Rocker gives you an added level of precision and accuracy as you transition from turn to turn, and the Hybritech Metal Laminate construction creates an unshakable ski when you start to redline. If the challenge of linking textbook turns on rock hard snow at mach-speed is what you’re after, the Charger is up for the challenge.

As the name suggests, the DarkSide hunts steep couloirs and north faces protected from the sun. The Powder Rocker starts just in front of the binding turning the tail into both a brake and an accelerator. Pressure the shovel of the K2 DarkSide to quickly and easily pivot the ski and scrub speed, or pressure the cambered tail for added power and acceleration. No wonder we are drawn to the DarkSide.

Heli’s, cats, skinning or lifts, Doug Coombs did it all. The COOMBAck ski is equally versatile, balancing the lightweight attributes of a Back model with the confidence and performance characterized by many side models. This is the ski you’ll see a myriad of bindings on: alpine, tele, super light touring and more descent focused touring. For 11/12 the addition of a Carbon Web creates an added level of responsiveness without increasing weight.

Whether tracking out your secret stash in bounds or heading out the backcountry gate to harvest week-old pow, the SideStash is the perfect ski. With a longer rise for 2011/12, the All-Terrain shovel rocker provides even more floatation and predictability to flash wide-open slopes and the nimbleness required to charge tight chutes. When the snow is all tracked out, the powerful metal-laminate construction delivers a smooth, damp, and stable ride as you confidently blast through leftover crud.

The SuperBurnin will set your skiing on fire, not your legs. This expert women’s hard snow carving ski provides precision turning and edge hold on firm snow. Its narrow design and Speed Rocker ensures accurate, high performance transitions between turns and will result in quicker hot laps and flawless tracks.

Taking the lead from legends such as the PE and Extreme, the all-new Recoil is built as a high performance all-mountain tool, solid enough to take a beating on the rowdiest terrain in the park yet powerful enough to charge the entire resort. The addition of All-Terrain Rocker keeps it nimble and the 90mm waist increases its ability to handle everything in your way.

High-performance all-mountain ski combining Powerline for unrivaled stability and control with all mountain rocker for more terrain versatility. For skiers who ski 80% on-piste.

Totally new design in sidecut and shape technology, the BBR has an oversized, surfboard shaped tip for floatation in soft snow and terrain absorption, combined with a narrow tail and short radius sidecut for quick, precise carving on piste.

Twin tip, performance powder ski combining rocker shape for floatation in powder with woodcore and normal camber under the foot for stability.

Reliable and playful performance ski, designed to explore the whole mountain with a bit more adrenaline