G3 was an A-Basin test surprise. Historically G3's been thought of as a backcountry and mountaineering brand, but the company's offerings were highly praised by testers across the board for impressive downhill performance. Noted for its reassuring edge grip, smooth turn shape, and lack of a speed limit, the Manhattan offers versatility and strength in a relatively lightweight package. "A great ski for big Western mountains, where they can run," said one tester.
