most popular freeride skis 2021/22

For many of the testers the Armada Declivity 102Ti was the very definition of a balanced freeride all-rounder. Smooth in the turn, easy to control and at the same time with no speed limitations. The weight (1950 g at 180 cm) and damping of the Declivity 102Ti also speak for a variety of uses. At the same time, the ski wants to be actively driven, so also requires a technically at least advanced freerider.

Also called a tank by some testers, it quickly becomes clear what advantages the Völkl M6 Mantra brings with it. This ski likes long radii and speed, while offering excellent stability and control. In addition, it can also be seen super on a GS turn on the slopes for a freerider.

The DPS Pagoda 100 RP is at home in diverse snow conditions, it offers super floatation and surfs through fluffy soft powder as well as through slush and firn in spring. With its 15-meter radius, it also manages short slalom turns on the slopes or waggles elegantly between the trees. Very sporty speed fanatics may find the radius a bit too small. But all others should enjoy the flattering Pagoda.

The Nordica Santa Ana 110 Free is due to its width under the foot already rather something for deep snow days and ambitious female drivers. The testers have put him in euphoria, because the Santa Ana brings a great smoothness, as well as lift and stability. In short radii it is wedelfreudig, at speed it gives confidence. Conclusion of the female jury: An all-around beautiful ski for the sporty freerider.

The K2 115C Mindbender Alliance is also not exactly a narrow freeride ski of the all-round variety, no, it gives the rider confidence and lift with enough material underfoot even in deeper snow. At the same time, it is also good-natured enough for light or new female freeriders. At higher speeds, it still gives the rider enough control and does not throw her off at the first mistake, even in muddy snow.

Sophisticated shape and yet with 117 mm enough width underfoot when it snows and snows and snows. The Line Outline was voted No.1 Freestyle Powder Ski by Freeskier Magazine and invites with its soft tuning and rounded twintip to knock out the one or other backcountry trick. For playful terrain and creative riders absolutely the right ski. For piste heaters rather not - but who likes to stay on the slopes when there is fresh snow?

Looking for the right slats to push the limits on thick powder days? Then the ZAG Slap 122 is possibly the right find. Due to its width, the Slap 122 has the upper hand even in the deepest powder, floats sovereignly, circumnavigates obstacles in a playful, turning manner and shows stable damping even in drops. The French ski brand pays tribute to its place of origin Chamonix with this model, because the Slap 122 is a fantastic base when it gets steep and the powder deep.

For the most part, a good freetouring ski should have certain all-rounder qualities, because you often don't know what conditions you'll encounter on the descent. A wind-blown or hard-packed snowpack occurs almost as often as immaculately untracked, light powder snow. The Faction Agent 3.0 therefore brings excellent all-round properties paired with light weight on the plate and offers with 106 mm center width smooth downhill pleasure in the most diverse situations.

Pleasantly easy to turn and ride controlled with little effort, even if you have already climbed a few meters, this message sends the Scott Superguide Freetour with every turn to his*n Pilot*in. Good floatation in powder, playfulness in short turns and tracking in long radii make the Superguide good to ride - for different types of riders in different conditions.

Weight-wise, the Majesty Supernova Carbon really pleasant to carry up the mountain. For its lightweight construction, it is nevertheless balanced even in downhill. Even in tough conditions, the freetourer scores with great edge grip, wants to be driven actively and moves confidently in any terrain and in virtually all conditions.

If you want a detailed overview of all models, you should take a look at our colleagues at Bergstolz Ski & Bike Magazine. There you will find in the issues on bergstolz.de detailed test reports on all models of the 2021/22 season.