New skis are fun but can be expensive. With your wallet in mind, we picked five value skis with a lower price tag.
VOILÉ V6
$650 – voile.com
SIZES: 163, 173, 183, 188
DIMENSIONS: 124/100/109
WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 6 oz. (183)
“Possibly the best all-around touring ski on the market. Playful, dare I say loving. This ski, in either the regular or [waxless] BC version, is now the bar for all-purpose touring.”
—Jason Layh | Lake Tahoe, Calif.
6 ft. | 180 lbs.
J SKIS THE METAL
$666 – jskis.com
SIZES: 173, 180, 186
DIMENSIONS: 135/106/124
WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 4 oz. (180)
“This ski has dampness when pushed to full throttle. They couldn’t wash out no matter how much forward pressure and energy I gave, and they had a smooth, even release from turns.”
—Matteo Campbell | Smugglers’ Notch, Vt.
5 ft. 11 in. | 155 lbs.
G3 BOUNDARY 100 W
$640 – genuineguidegear.com
SIZES: 157, 164, 171
DIMENSIONS: 129/100/117
WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 6 oz. (157)
“Great all-around sticks, which I could see using for almost every tour. Light yet stable; solid in mank; hard to believe it is such a lightweight ski.”
—Sheridan Davis | Alta, Utah
5 ft. 9 in. | 125 lbs.
DYNAFIT M’S BALTORO
$550 – dynafit.com
SIZES: 167, 176, 183
DIMENSIONS: 116/84/103
WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 6 oz. (176)
“Fun, lively, ultralight touring ski that’s great edge to edge and can carve a turn at any radius. Surprisingly damp for its weight and super thin construction. Has ample tip rocker to provide buoyancy in soft snow.”
—Damian Riddle | Leominster, Mass.
5 ft. 10 in. | 190 lbs.
CARAVAN DAILY DRIVER
$650 – caravanskis.com
SIZES: 170, 178, 186
DIMENSIONS: 135/105/125
WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 4 oz. (178)
“The name says it all. It charges hard and can handle anything that’s thrown in its way with no hesitation. Super damp when going through crud, but I’m not sure I’d recommend it for touring.”
—Mark Rosenberg | Salt Lake City, Utah
5 ft. 8 in. | 165 lbs.
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