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July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Super Wide;
Category ranking: No. 1;
Average score: 3.82;
Balance of skills: 3.98;
Best for: Ease: Intermediates could heliski on it;
Not for: Quick turns in tight trees;
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Super Wide;
Category ranking: No. 3;
Average score: 3.73;
Balance of skills: 3.64;
Best for: AT bindings: It’s super lightweight.
Not for: Overhead blower days: It’s the least floaty.
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 2 (tie);
Average score: 3.78;
Balance of skills: 4.03;
Best for: Versatility; the Fuego likes almost all terrain;
Not for: Huge bumps—it’s too damp to be quick
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Freeride;
Category ranking: No. 3;
Average score: 3.76;
Balance of skills: 3.90;
Best for: An everyday ski for a range of abilities;
Not for: Short turns are not its forte
July 23, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Wide;
Category ranking: No. 5;
Average score: 3.31;
Balance of skills: 3.38;
Best for: Smaller women who want responsiveness;
Not for: Serious crud, where it’s too nimble
July 23, 2009
Category ranking: No. 4
Average score: 3.62
Balance of skills: 3.70
Best for: The less skilled: It’s a great teacher.
Not for: Slalom turns
July 23, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Wide;
Category ranking: No. 2;
Average score: 3.80;
Balance of skills: 3.92;
Best for: A quick and spirited ride;
Not for: Bottomless pow, where liveliness is muffled
July 23, 2009
Category: Women's Intermediate;
Category ranking: No. 4;
Average score: 3.56;
Balance of skills: 3.58;
Best for: Beginners;
Not for: Biting though blue ice
July 23, 2009
Category: Women's Intermediate;
Category ranking: No. 6;
Average score: 3.19;
Balance of skills: 2.96;
Best for: Having fun at your current ability level;
Not for: High speeds
July 23, 2009
Category: Women's Intermediate;
Category ranking: No. 3;
Average score: 3.65;
Balance of skills: 3.71;
Best for: Growing with you as you improve;
Not for: Novices, for whom it’s too quick and spunky
