Buyers Guide 2012

Trying to compare the Ski Magazine Buyers Guide to what we carry? Don't get out your highlighters and page markers, we've got you covered. Below you'll find a number of links to aid you in your ski purchase.

2012 Trend Report

We have the Head Motorhead series. Pictured on page 19 is the Boneshaker 125. Not only does it have a fun graphic, but it is also a monster powder ski!

Deep snow

Strike your eyes on the Nordica Patron. We carry it new and used. Because there is no metal in the ski, testers called it playful and snappy. Of course it has rocker in the tip and the tail (Ski Magazine says it is on the tip, but they are wrong) but it is a low profile rocker so you don't have flap. The ski is a true twin. We also have the Line Influence 105 and Line Mr. Pollard's Opus.

For Women, there are a number of deep snow skis available. From Volkl, we have the Kiku. Currently we have the 2011 version in stock. Considering there hasn't been much of a change from 2011 to 2012, it might be a good bargain. We also carry the 2011 Atomic Century which was praised as a "Great ski that does it all" said tester Toril Forland.

Mixed Snow -aka Midfats-

Part of Nordica's Sidecountry Collection, the Nordica Steadfast fills the need for both a lightweight touring ski and for a downhill ski with tons of rebound. There is rocker in the tip, it is 90mm underfoot, and it has a sweet graphic. We also have new and used Nordica Hell & Back. As the flagship of the aforementioned Sidecountry Collection, this is for someone who attacks all over the mountain. The Prophet 90 is back from Line. Testers found it to have a great combination of lightness and quickness yet it could still float in the powder. Also included in this catagory is the K2 Aftershock. We carry 2011 K2 Amp Aftershock demos which have the earlier graphic. Testers described it as forgiving and fun. You don't need to put a lot of energy into riding this ski, but if you do, you will feel a great response.

Other skis mentioned in this catagory are the Atomic Crimson Ti, the Line Prophet 98, the Volkl Kendo, the Dynastar Legend 94, the Salomon Sentinel, the Fischer Watea 101, and the Dynastar Legend Pro Rider 105.

For women, we have the Nordica Nemesis. It is a great all around women's ski. According to one tester, it made her feel tough. The ski is a hard charger yet inspires confidence. We also have the Line Celebrity 90 and the Nordica Conquer.

Hard Snow

Nordica Fire Arrow 80 Pro is described as quick and snappy and with such a distinct sidecut, it is excellent at carving. The Rossignol Avenger 82 Ti is versatile on the front side. It won't do well in powder but it will rock the groomers. Also mentioned in this catagory are the K2 Charger and the Head Supershape Titan which we talked about here.

On the women's side, we have the Dynastar Exclusive Elite for strong advanced skiers who love GS style turns. The Fischer Koa 78 provides a light, fun, softer-flex ski for the intermediate who wants as solid ski. These boards are made with wood and a sandwich construction so it will respond. Last but not least we have the Volkl Attiva Tierra. On our website we have versions from different years as the ski technology is continually changing. As always, Volkl puts together a ski that will cut through ice and hardpack (I'm talking to you easties) and will make excellent turns. As testers found, this ski does not like to "step out of the envelope."

And there you have it folks! That is the low down from Ski Magazine 2012 Ski Test. Thanks to Ski Magazine for putting this list together. Take a look at all the skis we have to offer at Powder7.com. We hope this will help you in choosing skis this year!