Völkl The Grizzly (2010)

The Griz beat all comers in hard-snow performance by powerfully carving medium-radius turns with superior edge grip. A switch on the ski’s tail changes the energy level from cruisey to manic by adjusting the amount of tension loaded onto tip-to-tail interior carbon rods. Those with carving pedigrees won’t find a better all-mountain ride. PLUS: Unheard-of power throughout the turn. MINUS: Tough to shorten or lengthen turns.