The Best Men's Firm Conditions Skis of 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.

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.

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.

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.