From plowing through powder stashes off Lone Peak to ripping perfectly groomed cord down Sunday River's White Heat, the right ski transforms good days into all-time days. Our team here at Boyne Country Sports handpicked a selection of models from this year's lineup that we're pretty stoked on—and think you will be too. Tested, trusted, and ready to perform. Whether you're after all-mountain versatility, playfulness when you're off-piste, or high-speed stability, you'll find your perfect match right here.
All-Mountain Skis
All-mountain skis are basically the Swiss Army knife of the ski industry—they're designed to handle whatever the mountain throws at you. Whether you're cruising groomers, popping through the trees, or slashing through light powder, these versatile skis can do it all reasonably well. They're the perfect choice if you don't want to be stuck with skis that only work in specific conditions or if you're still figuring out what type of skiing is for you. Think of them as your reliable, go-anywhere ski that won't leave you high and dry when conditions change.
Blizzard Anomaly 94
The Blizzard Anomaly 94 doesn't ask what the day has planned—it's ready either way. Edge hold and stability for when you want to push the pace, plus enough width and rocker underfoot to wander off the groomed trail and see what's out there. Many 94-ish mm all-mountain skis try to balance playfulness and versatility—the Anomaly isn't necessarily that. The Anomaly 94 isn't trying to be the easiest, most forgiving all-mountain ski—it's trying to be the most composed and confidence-inspiring when you're driving it and charging hard. At 94mm underfoot, it isn't a dedicated powder ski either; it's narrow enough to rail groomers and handle hardpack, while giving you the freedom and capability to go anywhere across the mountain.
FRONTSIDE SKIS
Frontside skis are built for the skiers who love the satisfaction of carving perfect turns on groomed runs. These skis excel on the well-maintained trails you find at most ski resorts, giving you precise control and smooth, predictable handling as you cruise from top to bottom. They're typically narrower and stiffer than other ski types, making them a lot grippier when you're laying down those S-turns. If you're the type who gets a thrill from bombing down fresh corduroy and making clean, arcing turns, frontside skis are your bread and butter.
Rossignol Arcade 80
The best frontside ski isn't necessarily the one that demands the most from you. It's the one that makes you want to take another lap. The Rossignol Arcade 80 is built around that idea, blending an easygoing feel with the edge control and stability to help you keep progressing. At 80mm underfoot, the Arcade 80 is right at home on the groomers and hardpack, with tip-and-tail rocker that makes your turn initiation feel natural and forgiving. Rossignol also pairs an extended sidecut and VAS vibration absorption to help stabilize edge grip when you pick up speed and smooth out the chatter when the snow is less than perfect. The result? A ski that feels agile, light, and approachable without feeling like you'll outgrow it after a few weekends. Whether you're upgrading from rentals or simply want a ski that makes every lap feel a little easier, the Rossignol Arcade 80 is a great place to start.
Freeride Skis
Freeride skis are for skiers who want to venture beyond the perfectly groomed runs and explore the wild side of the mountain. These skis are typically wider and more robust than your typical resort ski, designed to float through powder, handle choppy snow, and tackle steep, ungroomed terrain with confidence. They're built for adventure seekers who love discovering untouched stashes, bouncing through tight trees, and skiing where the mountain naturally takes them rather than following marked trails. If you're drawn to backcountry or just want to explore every nook and cranny of resort, freeride skis give you the freedom to ski anywhere the mountain allows.
Nordica Unleashed 106
Newest to the family, the Nordica Unleashed 106 stands out because it takes a traditionally playful, surfy freeride shape and gives it much more directional power and carving ability than you'd expect from a 106 mm ski. Its new Drift Lock construction uses a single strip of metal concentrated around the waist/binding area that gives the center of the ski stability and edge hold where you need it while leaving the rockered tips and tails freer to smear, slash, and pivot. It balances power with relatively low weight. In short: it's a high-performance freeride ski. Want to carve? Lock it in. Want to surf? Let 'er drift. As ski tester Kate would put it: "The Unleashed 106 is unlike any other ski I've skied before, even compared to former versions of the Unleashed. It easily transitions from playful skiing to firm, direct carving, it's super confident at high speed, it's not shy bouncing around in the trees. Essentially, it knows how to have fun wherever you decide to take it. It's for the skier who doesn't want to pick a side."
Freestyle Skis
Freestyle, or park skis, are designed for the skier who wants to get creative and have fun with tricks, jumps, and features. These skis are built to handle the abuse of rails, boxes, and big air jumps, with reinforced construction and twin tips that let you ski and land backwards just as easily as forwards. They're typically shorter and more flexible than other ski types, making them playful and forgiving whether you're learning your first 180 or throwing down serious tricks in the park. Freestyle skis are the key to making the mountain your personal playground.
Armada ARV 94
The Armada ARV 94 from the Madsteez series hits the sweet spot between a dedicated park ski and broader all-mountain ski making it a highly playful twin that doesn't make you choose a lane. People who've tested the ski are calling it the "crossover king," and we can see why. It's freestyle-first, but capable enough to open up on the rest of the mountain. At 94mm underfoot, the ARV 94 has enough platform to hand hardpack, bumps and variable snow without feeling sluggish when you want to get creative. Rocker in the tip and tail keeps it loose and maneuverable, while camber underfoot brings the pop and edge hold when it's time to rip a groomer, launch a side hit, or stick a landing. The Armada ARV 94 pushes you to play. It's not the ski we'd reach for on a bottomless day or when the goal is to point and charge—this is not that ski. The ARV 94 is about versatility with personality: a ski that makes the everyday stuff more fun and igves you plenty of reasons to get creative.