The 10 Best All Mountain Skis of 2023-2024
By: Jordan Berde: Ski Buyer | September 12, 2023
For many skiers, Choosing a pair of skis that excels across varied terrains is akin to finding the Holy Grail. The allure of a singular pair, masterful from pristine powder to groomed tracks and from icy terrains to challenging steeps, has captivated enthusiasts for years. Thanks to cutting-edge ski technology and innovative design, 2024 brings us closer to making this dream a tangible reality. Our carefully curated lineup of all mountain skis embodies this evolution, tailored to satisfy every skill gradient and riding nuance.
New This Year:
This year marks a distinct trend towards a more playful all-mountain ski experience. Manufacturers, with their inventive approach, have perfected metal allocation, guaranteeing unwavering stability underfoot, while ensuring skis remain agile and responsive on softer terrains. Additionally, the nuances in ski shaping haven't gone unnoticed. The rising popularity of slightly upturned tails, known as the 'tail rocker', is setting new standards, allowing skiers an effortless tail release across diverse snow conditions. As you gear up for the upcoming ski season, our top 10 picks for 2024 stand as a testament to the best the industry has to offer.
Armada ARV 94
If skis were a wedding cake, the Armada ARV 94 Skis would be the topper. Built for park prowess with more than a twinge of all mountain rippability, these crazy cats have a playful flex designed to hit every corner of the park and ride them out with ease. 3D molded injected sidewalls are super durable, and a caruba core with an ash binding insert creates a playful profile that will bend, not snap if you hit metal a little harder than expected. Their twin tip, AR Freestyle rocker profile completes the look, making the the Armada ARV 94 Skis the true center of attention.
Cullen, Customer Care Supervisor: "Very poppy and playful skis that are super lightweight and flexible. If you are looking for a quality freestyle ski this is a great option."
Read Armada ARV 94 In-Depth Review
| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 122 - 94 - 117 | 16.5 | $649.95 |
Season Kin
Forget gate bashing, aerodynamic optimization, and torture devices disguised as ski boots. Skiing is supposed to be fun, remember? The Season Kin Skis know it, and they won't let you forget. These twin tools of all mountain destruction are perfect for skiers who view the resort as one giant playground, boasting a playful, pressable flex and a versatile sub-100mm waist width that hits the sweet spot for life spent both in and out of the park.
| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 137- 95- 133 | 12 | $599.00 |
Line Skis Bacon 108
The Sir Francis Bacon skis been the standout freestyle choices for creative riders for years, and the re-designed Line Skis Bacon 108 Skis are the best version yet. Slightly wider and beefed up underfoot for better hard snow performance, the Bacon is still the right tool for smooth-like-buttah performance forward or switch when you want to bring the park with you wherever you ski.
David, Digital Content Editor: "The Line Bacon 108 skis forge a new path while staying true to the rich all-mountain freestyle legacy of Sir Francis Bacons past. The new skis are more durable, more stout, and more capable, but the basic principle is the same as ever was."
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| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 142 - 108 - 137 | 17.4 | $749.95 |
Line Skis Chronic 101
A new addition to the Chronic family that blurs the lines between freestyle, all-mountain and even big mountain, the Line Skis Chronic 101 Skis makes even the dullest conditions shine brighter and adds an element of fun to every turn. Versatile enough for your dad to ski with a smile on his face, the Chronic 101 nevertheless encourages those who love to spin, butter and trick their way down the mountain but still want to be able to arc a clean turn between hits.
Jordan, Ski Buyer: "There isn't necessarily anything breakthrough in this ski but it just has a great balance of camber, rocker, sidecut, width, and tip taper. You'll be having more fun than your friends!"
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| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 130- 101- 124 | 16.6 | $649.95 |
K2 Mindbender 96 C
Now accepting bets on how many types of terrain the The K2 Mindbender 96 C Skis are good for. Our guess? All of them. Featuring an all new spectral braid carbon and flax layup for lightweight strength and stability, these all mountain performers are fun, easy to maneuver, and most importantly: adaptable.
Erika, Email Marketing Manager: "The more times I used the K2 Mindbender 96C’s, the more comfortable I became. Even though the weight and stiffness of the skis presented some additional challenges at an intermediate level, they also provided the stability to go faster and into more variable terrain than I would normally feel comfortable trying out."
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| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 131- 96- 119 | 17.8 | $649.95 |
Salomon QST 98
Want an all-mountain destroyer that will happily navigate tight trees and stubborn rock-infested steeps, with enough edge grip to handle the hard groomers on the way back to the lift? The Salomon QST 98 Skis are a winner in this popular category, with weight-saving use of C/FX Carbon-Flax fiber and Cork Damplifier tips and tails to keep swing weight down but smooth performance up.
| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 131- 98- 119 | 15 | $649.95 |
Blizzard Rustler 10
Can't decide between a powder ski and and all-conditions ski? Get the best of all worlds with the Blizzard Rustler 10 Skis, and don't look back. With an all new design featuring FluxForm Titanal around the perimeter of the ski and a perfectly tuned TrueBlend Freeride core, the latest Ruster 10 is a little less "carvy" than the old version, and more confident at speed. With a waist of 102mm but plenty of surface area at the tip and tail, the R10 is the most versatile (and popular) of the outstanding Rustler series.
Nic, Customer Care Representative: "The ski can charge, turns on command, and inspires confidence in steep terrain. Great for the aggressive all mountain skier looking to tackle advanced terrain off the groomers."
Read Blizzard Rustler 10 In-Depth Review
Sammi, Product Content Writer: "The Sheeva 10’s live up to their purpose as a middle ground yet powerful all-mountain ski. What you sacrifice in tight turnability, the Sheeva 10 gains in stability and speed."
Read Blizzard Sheeva 10 In-Depth Review
| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 134- 102- 123 | 17.5 | $799.95 |
Nordica Unleashed 98
Liberate yourself from the boredom of those old-school directional skis you dad likes and step up the pace with the Nordica Unleashed 98 Ice Skis. Plenty of tail rocker but enough width for deeper days and enough stability to pin it when you want or need to means you'll go more places and feel better doing it on the Unleashed 98 Ice. For what it's worth, the "Ice" refers to the topsheet graphic, not the intended use, but it'll hang just fine on firmer snow.
| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 131- 98- 120 | 16.7 | $699.99 |
Faction Prodigy 2
The Faction Prodigy 2 Skis let you throw down with confidence regardless of where you are on the mountain - wide open faces, tight trees, groomers or the park, they'll let you flow to the best of your ability and keep coming back for more. With a directional twin shape around a sustainable Poplar wood core, and with a tough sidewall and 2.5mm edges for durability, the Prodigy 2 will keep stomping those lines for years.
| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 127- 98- 119 | 12 | $599.00 |
Völkl Kendo 88
The Völkl Kendo 88 Skis have a long history of making smooth, firm snow come alive, and the current version with Tailored Titanal Frame and Tailored Carbon Tip technology is the best yet. For resort skiing when it hasn't snowed in a while and the grooming is top-notch, there isn't a better choice. Temper your aggression with a big stick like the Kendo and you'll find everything falls into place like magic.
| Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Original Price |
| 129.5- 88- 113 | 13 | $699.95 |
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The Selection Process:
Our ski buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things skiing stemming from years of experience in the ski industry in tandem with their countless hours spent on slopes everywhere from groomers to the remote backcountry around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jordan Berde
Jordan (she/her) is a Ski Buyer at evo. Before working in this role, she worked at the evo Denver store for two years, where she began as a bootfitter and quickly moved into Store Lead and then Store Supervisor roles. Prior to evo, Jordan worked as a bootfitter at other shops, a mountain bike instructor for kiddos in Colorado, a ski patroller in Alaska, and a liftie in Taos. She's an avid backcountry skier and ski mountaineer and recently summited Mt. Baker as a fundraiser for SheJumps, a non-profit committed to getting more women involved in the outdoors.She started sliding on snow later than most (in her late 20s), but now she’s the friend getting up at 4 am to make sure she can get a dawn patrol lap in before work! Jordan is passionate about diversity and inclusion and making outdoor activities more inclusive to all genders, races, and ability levels. When she's not skiing, Jordan is likely on her mountain bike exploring all that Colorado and Washington have to offer with her wife. Some say she never stops moving…