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Category: Best Men’s Piste Ski 2024/25 (Video Review)
Location: La Clusaz, France
Testers: Elsa Powell-Dooley | Kev Harris | Sam Temple | Lloyd Wallace | Rob Stewart | Betony Garner | David Robertson
Clothing Partner: Helly Hansen
Overall Winners
The Best Advanced Piste Ski –Salomon Addikt Pro 76
Best Mid Level Piste Skier – Volkl Racetiger SC
Best Entry Level Piste Ski – Rossignol Forza 50
The InTheSnow ski test team (Bio’s below) met at the SIGB Ski Test in La Clusaz in January 2024, armed not just with their passion for powder but also with a mission: to find out what the Best Men’s Piste Ski for the 2024-25 season actually is.
With 7 testers, each possessing a wealth of skiing experience, the stage was set for 5 days of testing skis from over 20 manufactures. From sharp turns to high-speed descents, every edge, curve, and carve was scrutinised, until we found three standout performers.
Our testers were kitted out in Helly Hansen gear, wearing the Elevation Pro Shell jacket and Bib pants, experiencing their award winning jacket (and pants) firsthand. The combination of Helly Hansen’s cutting-edge technology and sleek design kept the testers warm all day but also gave them maximum mobility.
We unveil our three favourite ‘top pick’ piste skis, selected to cater to different skill levels and preferences. Read on as we uncover the best performing skis to make our list of ‘Best Men’s Piste Skis 2024/25’.
The Best Men’s Piste Ski – Advanced Level
Salomon Addikt Pro 76: Carving Precision and All-Day Versatility
Introducing the eagerly anticipated 2024-25 Salomon Addikt Pro 76, now available for Early Release at Ellis Brigham. This latest iteration builds upon the legacy of the Addikt Pro series, boasting subtle enhancements that promise to elevate your on-piste experience to new heights.
Design and Performance
The Salomon Addikt Pro 76 is a refined masterpiece, showcasing a widened waist and a hint of nose rocker compared to its predecessor, the Addikt Pro. This evolution provides a touch more stability, ensuring confidence-inspiring performance even when tackling rougher terrain. With its 76mm waist, this ski strikes the perfect balance between agility and stability, offering the playful carvability characteristic of the Addikt Pro series while enhancing its ability to navigate varied conditions.
Terrain Type & Skier Profile
This ski is best suited to the discerning skier who is most focused on carving precision on groomed runs, the Salomon Addikt Pro 76 is a true piste carving machine. However, its versatility extends beyond the slopes, thanks to its widened waist and nose rocker, making it equally adept at tackling slightly rougher terrain. Whether you’re an intermediate enthusiast or an advanced skier, this ski is tailored for those who demand exceptional performance and stability.
Overview of Features
The Salomon Addikt Pro 76 features a deep sidecut with wide contact points near the tip, facilitating quick engagement and smooth transitions from edge to edge. Its Full Poplar Woodcore, complemented by a double Titanal construction, ensures a harmonious blend of stability, lightness, and liveliness. The addition of Blade Technology, inspired by Salomon’s race department, enhances the ski’s carving ability, delivering smooth and stable turns at high speeds. Meanwhile, the Motion Tail technology enhances tail flexibility by 5%, offering a forgiving yet responsive ride throughout the day.
InTheSnow ‘Best Advanced Men’s Piste Ski’ Verdict
In summary, the 2024-25 Salomon Addikt Pro 76 so incredibly well precision engineered, providing all-day versatility. Whether you’re carving pristine groomers or venturing into slightly rougher terrain, this ski promises performance and stability. With its innovative construction, advanced features, and reliability, the Salomon Addikt Pro 76 is poised to become your trusted companion, allowing you to carve with confidence and finesse.
The Best Men’s Piste Ski – Intermediate Level
Volkl Racetiger SC: Designed for sharp turns and speed
Design and Performance
The Racetiger SC is a true testament to precision engineering. Crafted with a Titanal strip and tailored carbon shovel, this ski excels in extreme turning ability while maintaining remarkable smoothness and balance. Its design, featuring a slightly wider carbon shovel this year, ensures exceptional agility and responsiveness, allowing you to carve with precision and confidence at high speeds.
Terrain Type and Skier Profile
If you’re a skier who thrives on sharp turns, pushing the limits of speed and precision on groomed slopes, then the Racetiger SC is made for you! Designed for the experienced skier seeking maximum control and agility, this slalom ski offers a wide range of use, effortlessly transitioning between aggressive carving and smooth, balanced skiing. With its tailored carbon tips and integrated carbon strips, the Racetiger SC reduces the amount of force required, ensuring constant agility and drift qualities.
Overview of Features
The Racetiger SC boasts a host of features designed to optimise performance and responsiveness on the slopes. Tailored Carbon Tips reduce entry force into turns, while integrated carbon strips direct power precisely where it’s needed, ensuring unparalleled agility and drift qualities. The addition of a Titanal band provides necessary smoothness, allowing for dynamic riding styles and faster edge changes. With a more balanced shape and narrower centre width compared to its predecessors, the Racetiger SC offers enhanced manoeuvrability and a sportier feel.
InTheSnow ‘Best Intermediate Men’s Piste Ski’ Verdict
Our testers loved this ski, offering sporty skiers the ultimate blend of precision, control, and agility on the slopes. Whether you’re carving aggressive turns or enjoying a leisurely descent, this ski excels.
