The Best Directional All Mountain Skis of 2026

Positioned at the center of Blizzard’s freeride Rustler collection, the Rustler 10 serves as a versatile platform for skiers who prioritize both stability and maneuverability. The Rustler 10’s metal and wood construction might suggest a demanding ski, but strategic metal placement and tip and tail rocker creates unexpected playfulness.

For big-mountain maestro Elyse Saugstad, the Sheeva series proves tried and true for the ex-racer’s fast and aggressive style of skiing on steep and technical faces. The Sheeva 10 in particular is Saugstad’s Jill of all trades for resort skiing with a great balance between power and maneuverability. At 102 mm underfoot, this ski lands right in the middle of the Sheeva series and is happy on both groomers and off piste.

For the ladies who have a propensity to hit terminal velocity, Dynastar’s M-Pro 98 W offers a steady ride, especially at speed. While the M-Free series caters more to the playful side of freeriding with a twin-tip rocker profile, the M-Pro 98 W delivers a different precise and fast attitude.

For 2026, the Ripstick line lands on ski shop shelves with an updated shape, construction and mount point. This update includes the new Ripstick 100 W, which replaces the old 102 women’s offering.

The Ranger series returns as Fischer’s flagship freeride collection for 2026, with the 102 mm model positioned as the versatile centerpiece. The Ranger 102 delivers exceptional edge hold through sweeping groomer arcs while maintaining composure in choppy snow, all wrapped in either an eye-catching purple topsheet or a more muted sand topsheet.

The completely redesigned 2026 Head Kore 100 Ti delivers exceptional stability and control for aggressive skiers tackling steep terrain at speed. Positioned at the center of the unisex lineup, which spans from 88 mm to 118 mm waist widths, the 100 Ti targets advanced skiers seeking a powerful all-mountain tool.

We’ve come to know Head’s Kore collection over the years for its lightweight yet stiff personality. For 2026, the brand unveils the new Kore Ti collection with updated shapes, rocker profiles, core constructions and flex profiles for a completely reinvigorated series.

Last year, Rossignol brought the soul back to its freeride line, including the Rallybird series, and this year, it remains unchanged. The former Rallybird line was an ultra-aggressive ski that was quick to throw skiers in the backseat. Rossignol recognized the need to make it more accessible, much like the lamented Soul 7, so the brand reintroduced the ski as Rallybird Soul 102. Lighter, softer and more approachable than the original bird, the Rallybird Soul 102 rocks the honeycomb Air Tip that became synonymous with the Soul series while maintaining the prowess of its predecessor for laying down an impressive arc.

The 2026 Rossignol Sender Soul 102 returns unchanged from its highly successful debut season, maintaining all the features that earned it widespread acclaim and FREESKIER Editors’ Choice recognition. After successfully filling the void left by the legendary Soul 7’s discontinuation, Rossignol has wisely preserved this ski’s proven formula that blends nostalgic Soul DNA with modern Sender performance and power.

Positioned between the frontside-focused Stormrider 88 and the soft snow-oriented 102, the Stormrider 95 receives significant construction updates for 2026. Stöckli has increased the graphite content for enhanced stability at speed while adding a rubber tip insert to dampen vibrations. These refinements aim to create the most versatile option in the all-mountain Stormrider collection.

The 2026 Völkl M7 Mantra rewards hard-charging skiers with a stable, directional ride that shows its true colors when you step on the gas. Part of Völkl’s All Mountain Freeride Speed Collection, the M7 sits squarely in the middle of the latest Mantra lineup, which ranges from 84 mm to 108 mm waist widths across nine different unisex and women’s models. At 96 mm underfoot, this powerful ski arcs beastly turns on groomers while holding its ground when you venture into bumps and trees. While the M7 Mantra received a graphic refresh for 2026, Völkl engineers maintained the successful construction updates introduced in the previous season.

Völkl has added another new ski to its Revolt lineup, rounding out the crew by touching on Völkl’s race heritage while staying true to the Revolt line’s freestyle DNA. The Revolt 101 sits in the middle of the collection, between the Revolt 104 and the Revolt 96.