A frilly piece of wall art this is not. The Howitzer matches its topsheet beauty with impressive on-snow performance. A large sweet spot keeps it forgiving, and its smooth, even flex provides stability at any speed. Tip rocker gives it some smeary maneuverability and float. It's not the most playful ski but "nothing fazed it," said one tester. The Howitzer is perfect for the directional charger.
