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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 Speed;
Category ranking: No. 6;
Average score: 3.31;
Balance of skills: 2.96;
Best for: Hard snow and dry skies;
Not for: Flyweights; this ski demands aggression
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 1;
Average score: 3.95;
Balance of skills: 4.08;
Best for: Speedsters who like to venture off-piste;
Not for: Skidding: It can’t be dialed back.
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 5;
Average score: 3.59;
Balance of skills: 3.40;
Best for: Someone who wants a cruise-control option;
Not for: Ice storms; the Burnin lacks bite.
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 2 (tie);
Average score: 3.78;
Balance of skills: 3.54;
Best for: East Coasters: unsurpassed edge-grip;
Not for: A laid-back ride
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Wide
Category ranking: No. 1;
Average score: 3.85;
Balance of skills: 3.78;
Best for: Hard-snow versatility;
Not for: Holly-go-lightlies
July 23, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Wide;
Category ranking: No. 6;
Average score: 3.14;
Balance of skills: 3.16;
Best for: Powerful experts;
Not for: Anyone not wearing a helmet
July 23, 2009
Category: Women's Intermediate;
Category ranking: No. 5;
Average score: 3.52;
Balance of skills: 3.43;
Best for: Whipping skilled athletes into shape;
Not for: Beginners who want a friendly hand to hold
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






