The Best All Mountain Skis of 2026

Positioned as a freestyle-oriented, all-mountain ski, the ARW 100 is the widest option in the ARW collection, a lineup designed specifically for women. While the construction remains unchanged for 2026, Armada has refreshed the topsheet with artwork from Australian artist Laura Mason, which gives the approachable twin tip a fresh aesthetic.

Atomic’s top-selling model for years, the Bent 100 received numerous construction updates last season—including a revised build with an ash inlay to replace the metal layer, a boost in tail rocker and the introduction of a bevel in the tip and tail, called HRZN 3D Bent, to boost flotation in fresh snow. The updates significantly improved the ski’s overall performance and were well-received by skiers everywhere. For that reason, Atomic chose to bring the Bent 100 back, unchanged, for 2026.

Blackcrows redesigned its beloved 97-mm ski for 2026, delivering a Camox with a refined construction, shape and profile. With a semi-directional shape and tip and tail rocker this ski is extremely versatile to rip all over the resort, except on the deepest powder days.

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.

The new M-Free 100 falls under Dynastar’s freeride ski line and is the narrowest in the lineup, under the M-Free 108 and 112. The M-Free 100 has a balanced flex and feels much more consistently stiff from tip to tail than the old 99, which felt solid through the front two-thirds but was quite soft in the tail. For advanced skiers who wanted a twin-tip ski with a stiffer, more consistent presence, the 99 left something to be desired.

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.

The Playmaker series was born out of the success of Elan’s Ripstick line. While you can see some design nods from the brand’s directional freeride collection, the Playmaker 101 represents Elan’s dedicated venture into twin-tip, freestyle-oriented skis.

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 Nightstick 97 is a lightweight twin tip that thrives in the park while maintaining versatility for all-mountain jibbing. Born from Fischer’s North American team vision in 2021, this ski evolved from the original Nightstick’s competition-focused design into something more versatile for the average rider. The result successfully balances park performance while satisfying flowy freestyle skiers.

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.

The Nomad 100 was all new last year—marking the first major update to the Nomad line in eight years. It’s a soft ski with nice snap and low swing weight thanks to its wood and carbon core. The softer flex pattern creates a distinctly playful feel that sets it firmly in the all-mountain category as a jib-oriented ski. However, the ski’s soft and playful nature can prove problematic when laid on edge because of the lack of torsional rigidity.

When K2 introduced the Omen Team last season, it marked a shift in their freestyle ski lineup. Replacing the popular Poacher, the Omen was designed specifically to bridge the gap between high-level competition performance and everyday creativity. Sitting at the top of K2’s freestyle-focused skis, the Omen provides a premium option for skiers looking to push their limits in terrain parks and beyond.

The 2026 K2 Reckoner 102 returns with proven construction that continues to set it apart from more traditional all-mountain skis in its category. Rather than chasing pure directional performance, K2 has created a playful aura that makes this ski a favorite among freestyle riders who want to leave the park.

Last season the Reckoner 102 W got a complete refresh, making it more durable in its construction while sporting the same shape and rocker profile as the original. This update maintained the confident and capable personality of the ski while elongating its life with upgrades like a new aspen veneer wood core, additional carbon and capped tip and tail. These small details add up when you’re abusing these all-mountain sticks day in and day out.

New to Liberty’s 2026 ski lineup, the Liberty Scope 99 is a fun, soft twin-tip ski designed to contest the popular 100-waisted category. The Scope line is centered around softer cores and longer rocker profiles designed for freestyle-oriented skiers who like to spend time in the park or jibbing around the resort.

When you think of Nordica skis, metal usually comes to mind. That’s always been the case for the Italian race heritage brand, aside from the 2013 Soul Rider. Over a decade down the line, the Unleashed series has replaced the playful essence of the Soul Rider but with the beefier construction synonymous with Nordica skis. That is, until now.

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 new 2026 Rossignol Sender Free 100 represents a deliberate return to playful freestyle skiing for the French brand. After receiving copious amounts of feedback on the widely popular Sender Free 110,  Rossignol identified a specific gap in their lineup. While the aggressive Super Black Ops 98 delivers a long effective edge and stiff construction for charging freeriders, the brand needed something more buttery and approachable in the 100-mm category.

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.

The 2026 Salomon QST 100 represents the fourth generation of this iconic line, and a complete reinvention. Salomon has shifted the QST collection to focus on improved energy transfer and torsional rigidity through new construction and introduces a unisex philosophy across the board. The QST 100 emerges with a distinct personality within Salomon’s freeride collection, replacing the very popular QST 98.

Stöckli’s Stormrider 95 is a masterpiece of Swiss engineering, born from nearly a century of downhill racing expertise. A paulownia and Titanal core provides extreme torsional rigidity and vibration-damping to create a stable platform with incredible responsiveness. Unlike most skis, the 95’s Titanal also doubles as a topsheet, enhancing durability and longevity while giving the ski a slick aesthetic. Designed to dominate groomers, this ski offers top-notch energy transmission and precision across a variety of turn shapes—from short to long radius. This is complemented by a directional shape that seamlessly initiates carves.

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.