Sabr 100 | 2027

A relative newcomer to the ski world, Ellis is the brainchild of Kevin Schaefer and Sean O'Brien, co-founders and industry veterans who cut their teeth at brands like DPS, 4FRNT, Blackcrows and Never Summer. The new Sabr 100 is the narrowest ski in their lineup, featuring a midweight poplar core that feels stout underfoot, enhancing edge control and providing confidence as you tear through hardpack turns. In contrast, the rockered tip and tail enable surfy, playful riding in varied terrain and softer conditions.

This is far from the first time we've seen slight camber underfoot paired with a rockered tip and tail, but the difference here is that Ellis pairs this predictable profile with a progressive elliptical sidecut. That means your turn radius becomes shorter the more you push through the tip of the ski. Short turns on steep terrain are a breeze, while the ski also provides drawn-out, large radius arcs on groomers.

All of Ellis' graphics start as handmade artwork by Schaefer, using a Japanese water marbling technique known as Suminagashi. The co-founder fell in love with the style while traveling through Japan and has since made it an integral piece of the brand's visual identity.

The Sabr 100 was built for the skiers who want to sample different parts of the mountain throughout the day. We'd reach for this plank on a low-tide day at a mountain like Arapahoe Basin or Jackson Hole. Ellis' introduction into the 100-mm, all-mountain category is a key to the brand's evolution, and it will be fun to see where Schaefer and O'Brien take the company next.