Atomic Metron B5 (2007)

Want pure carving power and off-the-charts torsion? The fat tip engages instantaneously in crud and smooth snow, and the wide tail finishes with enough snap to let you practice your best Hermann Maier moves. gripes: So lively it borders on manic. Keep your focus and stay on the throttle. props: You won’t find a more energetic short-turner out there. tester’s take: "If the Energizer Bunny was a ski, this would be it." —Lindsay Yaw