New skis, new boots, a helmet that finally fits. If you’re spending proper money on kit this winter, you want to know it’s worth it before you hand your card over.
That’s what our InTheSnow reviews are for. Every full review here is our own, written from real on-snow testing and backed by the specs that matter, with an honest InTheSnow rating out of 5. Start with a buying guide if you’re comparing, or jump straight to the kit.
Which ski gear should you buy for 2026/27?
Our buying guides pull together the models we rate most highly this season, built on our annual ski test and the reviews below.
Best Skis for 2026/27Our top all-mountain, on-piste and freeride picks
Ski Boot Buying Guide 2026/27How to choose and fit boots, plus our verdicts
Best Ski Clothing for 2026/27Jackets, pants and layers that earn their place
Best Ski Kit for 2026/27Helmets, goggles, gloves and the rest of the kit bagBest skis 2026/27: our Ski Test results
Every ski here was tested on snow by our team at the annual ski test, and every category comes with its own video review. Pick the type of skiing you do most.
Video review
The skis that impressed our testers most on groomed runs.
Video review
Best Women’s Piste Skis 2026/27
Our testers’ top women’s picks for carving and corduroy.
Video review
Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis 2026/27
One ski for the whole mountain: the models that did it best.
Video review
Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis 2026/27
The women’s all-rounders that coped with everything we threw at them.
Video review
Best Men’s Freeride Skis 2026/27
Wider skis for powder days and off-piste, tested and rated.
Video review
Best Women’s Freeride Skis 2026/27
Our pick of the women’s freeride skis for soft snow and off-piste.
New ski and binding reviews 2026/27
The new skis and bindings from Issue 82 of InTheSnow magazine, each with full specs, our verdict and where to buy.
A piste-focused all-mountain ski with Titanal and Dark Matter Dampening.
HEAD’s new all-mountain range, with progressive flex and Superframe construction.
HEAD Tyrolia Protector+ Bindings Review
Full Heel Release, now in racing (Freeflex) and freeski (Attack) versions.
Ski boot reviews 2026/27
Start with our Best Ski Boots 2026/27 round-up: 15 men’s and women’s boots with an InTheSnow verdict on each, and where to buy. Below are our first looks at more new boots for this season. Fit matters more than anything with boots, so read our ski boot buying guide before you buy.
Our verdicts on the best men’s and women’s boots for narrow, medium and wide feet.
Salomon moves the pivot to lock in your heel. Our first look at the new low-volume S/Pro Alpha C BOA.
Two BOA dials, a new liner and a reworked chassis. Our first look at K2’s updated all-mountain boot.
A stiff performance boot built for wide feet from the start. Our first look at the HEAD Edge 130 HV BOA.
Armada’s first ever boot range is aimed at skiers who like to charge. Our first look at the AR ONE 130 MV.
Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W
A light women’s hybrid boot for resort laps and earning your turns. Our first look at the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W.
Ski jacket reviews
Our men’s and women’s jacket round-ups for this season, plus the women’s jackets we have reviewed in full. For trousers, layers and more, see our ski clothing buying guide.
Best Men’s Ski Jackets 2026/27
From £174 insulated jackets to GORE-TEX Pro shells, including one we tested in the Alps.
Best Women’s Ski Jackets 2026/27
Nine jackets from a £183 budget pick to Schöffel’s down-filled Caldirola, with where to buy each.
SCOTT Ultimate Warm Women’s Jacket Review
An insulated, weatherproof jacket built for all-day comfort on the piste.
Montec Moss W Ski Jacket Review
A cropped women’s fit with 20K waterproofing, in insulated and shell versions.
Helmet, goggle, glove and avalanche safety reviews
The rest of the kit bag, from the helmet and goggles you wear every day to the airbag pack you hope never to pull. See our ski kit buying guide for more.
Ten MIPS helmets, from a tough £100 hard shell to a photochromic visor helmet.
Ten goggles, from photochromic lenses to magnetic lens-change models and goggles for glasses.
SCOTT Element Pro MIPS Helmet Review
MIPS, RECCO, adjustable venting and a glove-friendly magnetic buckle.
One-handed magnetic lens change, with a spare low-light lens in the box.
Hestra CZone Incline Ski Gloves Review
A short, supple leather glove with a waterproof membrane, built for feel and grip.
SCOTT Patrol E2 30 Kit Airbag Pack Review
A 30L freeride airbag pack with the cartridge-free Alpride E2 system.
The expert ski gear edit
In partnership with Ellis Brigham
Ellis Brigham’s Expert Ski Gear Edit 2026/27
Ellis Brigham’s experts pick their Skis of the Year, plus the best new helmets, goggles and jackets.
Browse all our ski gear reviews
Looking for something specific? We’ve been reviewing ski kit for years, so browse every review by type.
- Skis
- Women’s skis
- Ski boots
- Women’s ski boots
- Ski clothing
- Women’s ski clothing
- Kids’ ski gear
- Helmets & protection
- Ski accessories
- Backpacks & avalanche kit
Previous seasons
Our pick of the best kit from earlier winters, still worth a look if you’re shopping last season’s prices.
Watch our gear review videos
Words only get you so far. Our gear review videos show you the kit properly, with our team talking through what each piece does well and who it suits, so you can compare before you buy.
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How do we test ski gear?
Every season our team spends a week at the SIGB Ski Test, putting the latest skis through real conditions. Every ski is tested by more than one skier, so no verdict rests on one person’s opinion (or one person’s bad day).
Our testers are advanced skiers as a minimum, most commonly at BASI Level 3 instructor standard, joined by current and former Olympic-level skiers. We keep testing kit on resort trips through the winter too.
Our InTheSnow reviews are our own. Brands don’t pay for a review or a rating, and any partner content is clearly labelled.
Want the chat behind the reviews? Listen to our regular gear discussions on The Whiteout Podcast.
Ski gear reviews: your questions answered
Are InTheSnow gear reviews independent?
Yes. Our InTheSnow reviews are run with our own testers and written by our team. Brands don’t pay for coverage or ratings. Where we work with a partner, such as the Ellis Brigham gear edit, it’s labelled clearly.
How does InTheSnow test skis?
Each season our testers ski a wide range of models at the SIGB Ski Test, and every ski is tested by more than one skier. Testers are advanced skiers as a minimum, most often BASI Level 3 instructors, alongside current and former Olympic-level skiers.
What are the best skis for 2026/27?
It depends on where and how you ski. Our Best Skis for 2026/27 guide splits our top picks into all-mountain, on-piste and freeride, and links to the full review of each ski.
Where can I watch InTheSnow gear review videos?
Our gear review videos are on the InTheSnow YouTube channel, and the full playlist is embedded on this page.