Gallery: Next year’s skis, as seen at our 2018 Ski Test

We’ve been testing the ever-loving daylights out of next year’s skis for the past week here at Aspen Snowmass, and we’re damn psyched to show you all the in-depth rankings and reviews in our 2019 Buyer’s Guide, coming this fall. For now, though, we wanted to provide a sneak peek at a solid chunk of the skis that are currently on-site. Below, you’ll see a showcase of the awesome ski manufacturing companies that are with us, in addition to a selection of the hundreds of skis we’re testing. Which of these skis will be under your feet next winter?

Photos by @MattPower.

4FRNT

4FRNT skis we’re testing this week include the MSP99; MSP107; Vandal; Devastator; Renegade; InThayne; Hoji; Raven. Pictured here is 4FRNT founder, Matt Sterbenz.

Armada

Armada skis we’re testing this week include the ARV 96 ti; ARV 86; ARV 96; Edollo; ARV 106; ARV 116; Tracer 118; ARW 86. Pictured here is an Armada crew including ski test guest and Olympian, Torin Yater-Wallace, and Armada’s own Dan Villaire.

Atomic

Atomic skis we’re testing this week include the Vantage 97 Ti; Vantage 97 C W; Vantage 107 Ti; Vantage 107 C W; Bent Chetler 100; Bent Chetler 120. Pictured here is Atomic’s own Erin Wyer.

Black Crows

Black Crows skis we’re testing this week include the Daemon; Captis Birdie; Corvus; Atris; Atris birdie; Nocta. Pictured here is Black Crows’ Mikey Hovey and Tuck Graham.

Blizzard

Blizzard skis we’re testing this week include the Rustler 9; Rustler 10; Rustler 11; Sheeva 9; Sheeva 10; Sheeva 11. Pictured here is Blizzard’s own Pearson Neal.

DPS

DPS skis we’re testing this week include the Foundation Cassiar 95; Alchemist Uschi 94; Foundation Wailer 106; Alchemist Zelda 106; Alchemist; Wailer 112; Alchemist Lotus 124 2.0; Alchemist Cassiar 95. Pictured here is DPS’ own Alex Fry Hunt.

Elan

Elan skis we’re testing this week include the Ripstick Black Edition; Ripstick 116; Ripstick 106; Ripstick 102W; Ripstick 94W. Pictured here is Elan rep, MJ Carroll.

Faction

Faction skis we’re testing this week include the Prodigy 1.0; Dictator 2.0x; Prodigy 2.0x; Prodigy 3.0; Dictator 3.0; CT 5.0. Pictured here is Faction’s Dave Bottomley.

Fischer

Fischer skis we’re testing this week include the Ranger 98 Ti; Ranger 108 Ti; Ranger 102 FR; My Ranger 98; Ranger 115 FR; Nightstick. Pictured here is 14-year Fischer veteran, Matt Berkowitz.

Folsom

Folsom skis we’re testing this week include the PowFish; TRN TEK; Primary; Trigger II; Gold Digger; Cash 106. Pictured here is Folsom founder Mike McCabe, left, and Christian Downing.

Head

Head skis we’re testing this week include the Monster 88 Ti; KORE 99; KORE 93; KORE 105; KORE 117; Framewall; Great Joy; Wild Joy. Pictured here is Head’s Sam Blethen.

Icelantic

Icelantic skis we’re testing this week include the Maiden 91; Maiden 101; Mystic 97; Natural 101; Nomad 105; Nomad 115; Pioneer 96; Pioneer 109. Pictured here is Icelantic squad members, Ashley Hart,
John Douthit and Scotty VerMerris.

J Skis

J Skis we’re testing this week include the Whipit; Allplay; Masterblaster; Vacation; Metal; Friend. Pictured here is J Skis founder and ski-making legend, Jason Levinthal.

K2

K2 skis we’re testing this week include the Catamaran; Pinnacle 118; Pinnacle 105ti; Pinnacle 95ti; GottaLuvit 105ti; Poacher; Sight; Wayback 106; Marksman.

Lib Tech

Lib Tech skis we’re testing this week include the Wunderstick 96; Wreckcreate 110; Wunderstick 106; Wunderstick 118; UFO 100; UFO 115. Pictured here is Lib’s own Stephan Lipman.

Liberty

Liberty skis we’re testing this week include the V-92; Origin 96; Helix 98; Origin106; Origin 112; Genesis 96.
Pictured here is Liberty’s Colin Sutherland.

Line

Line skis we’re testing this week include the Chronic; Pandora 94; Sick Day 104; Sakana; Pandora 104; Sick Day 114; Tom Wallisch Pro; Honey Badger. Pictured here is Line’s Josh Malczyk.

Nordica

Nordica skis we’re testing this week include the Enforcer Pro; Enforcer 110; Enforcer 100; Soul Rider 97; Santa Ana 110; Santa Ana 100; Santa Ana 93. Pictured here is Mike Bartone.

RMU

RMU skis we’re testing this week include the Apostle 89; Apostle 98; Apostle 106; North Shore 108; YLE Pro 118. Pictured here is Chris Glynn.

Salomon

Salomon skis we’re testing this week include the QST 99; QST 106; QST 118; Stella 106; Lumen 99. Pictured here is Salomon rep, Sam Coffey.

Sego

Sego skis we’re testing this week include the Prospect 98; Big Horn 90; Cleaver 110; UP Pro 108; Tait’r Tot 118; Gnarwhal 86. Pictured here is skiing extraordinaire and Sego’s own Rex Wehrman.

Surface

Surface skis we’re testing this week include the Park Blanks; All Mountain Blanks; Odyssey; Outsider; Daily; Balance.

Völkl

Völkl skis we’re testing this week include the M5 Mantra; 90Eight; Revolt 95; Secret; 100Eight; 100Eight W; Confession; Revolt 86; V-Werks Mantra; VTA 108. Pictured here is Völkl’s own Geoff Curtis.