DPS Cassiar (2010)

Though it’s the category’s narrowest, carviest ski, it’s playful and won’t lock you into do-or-die arcs. “Race-type grip with park-type flex,” said one tester. Its easy, non-hooky initiation is perfect for the well-rounded skier who cruises, bumps, and dabbles in the park. PLUS: Not too stiff, not too soft, and not demanding in the least. MINUS: Keep it under the speed limit. In big, ripping turns, the Cassiar shuts down and loses grip.