Atomic Hawx FS (2010)

Basically a 100-flex version of the  Hawx 120 (see Freeride), the FS is souped up with freeride bling (loud colors, softer bootboard, flashy spoiler). The built-in forefoot flex works with a relatively upright stance to deliver a long range of smooth flexion and increased sensitivity to the flex of the ski. “It’s versatile and lively and ideally suited to a carving ski,” said Gleason.