Head iXRC 600 (2009)

For versatility, looks, price and construction the XRC 600 ticks all the boxes. It’s not too agressive sidecut makes it useful all over the mountain including the bumps and at under £300 it really keeps firm at higher speeds. Of course it’s bigger brothers are more stable, but for the majority of good intermediate skiiers this is more than plenty of ski. Looks sleek like the Chip and comes with Heads cleaver Intelligence system. If you have a budget, there are lots of good skis, but this is one to consider!