I tested the 121-95-129 184 version of Salomon’s new big mountain ripper. The missing piece of the Salomon puzzle perhaps, as despite good offerings in all areas I was hard pressed to name a true go anywhere, do anything Salomon ski. I tested the pre production version (see photo, FIG 1) but it’s no different from the product Sentinel (FIG 2). I am actually quite taken with the pre production look and suggested the same to their rep…

Ski the Nordica EDT Pro and you need to be awake and on your toes. If you don’t it takes you where it wants to go.

I first rode Liberty’s Helix the first year it came out and straight away it was put on my list of favourite skis.

The AC50’s are big, powerful all mountain skis for big, powerful skiers that would rather not ski the front sides or groomers. Lots of “float” and stable is built in but medium to long radius turns are obviously the default arc for the AC50.

Looking at the dimensions (72mm waist) does not suggest the agility that the Volkl AC10 brings to the table (or the snow).

Experts only - the Grizzly is a big mountain WEAPON and like Volkl’s Tigershark, the dial really works.

The Volkl Attiva Estrella has the same sidecut (almost) as Volkl’s Attiva Sol with a slightly slimmer profile make the new Estrella shine in quick turns and agility. while maintaining a stable and solid feel under foot.

Volkl’s Attiva Fuego skis look great and ski just as well. Lively skis with a penchant for speed and aggressive carving. Edge-grip is among the best and turn initiation is top notch, while still being easy to control (stay centered, they are Volkls, remember).

Nice easy feel with a balanced flex and performance side cut make the Attiva Sol almost effortless to control. Precise turns at any radius boost the confidence level simply because Volkl’s Sol does what you ask it to, and does it easily.

The XM Tornado Ti is one interesting ski! With a 78mm waist and a radius of 16.3m at 173cm, the new Tornado Ti is an expert ski with plenty of guts and grip. Initiation is quicker and shorter arcs are easier than expected.