Blizzard Titan Atlas IQ MAX Slider (2010)

Among the category’s liveliest entries, the Titan Atlas blasts through crud like a tornado through a trailer park and holds tenaciously to firm snow. As a long turner it thrives in open space but doesn’t mind lower speeds. The binding system, set into a recess in the ski’s core, transmits snow feel and allows the ski to flex freely. PLUS: Jibby and easy to feather. MINUS: Feels unwieldy and large in tight trees and bumps.