Sierra says: If you are looking to escape the rental lines at the resort heres your ski!!!! The Atomic SX 1 is a perfect example of an entry level ski that will allow anyone from the most beginner to an early intermediate skier. With the build quality that Atomic is known for you cant go wrong with the SX 1.

Sierra says: The Troublemaker returns sporting a retro graphic for 2008. The Troublemakes is versatile. Anything one can do on the frontside can be done. It arcs carved turns on the groomer like a carver. Park and pipe is not a problem. I found the Troublemaker to be the best bump ski of all the twintips on the market. At 170 pounds I enjoyed the 175. Lighter skiers would opt for the 165. ...

Dynastar says: The performance versatile ski.-Handy, stable and powerful in all snow conditions, it offers a high versatility. It is responsive in all snow conditions thanks to the Autodrive Fluid Expert. Its composite rail offers an active link between the 3 phases of the turn, for a fluider turn, a precision and a power out of the common. Sierra says: The Dynastar Contact 8 is made for tha...

Jim Says: The Dynastar Exclusive 8 returns unchanged for 2007. This classic intermediate ski is now wider all the way from the tip to the tail. It retains a moderate shape but offers a wider base for better balance. The Exclusive 8 offers significant women's technologies including light weight, forward mounting, raised heel platform and a sidewall section for better edge grip. This ski was n...

Jim Says: The Dynastar Exclusive 8 returns unchanged for 2007. This classic intermediate ski is now wider all the way from the tip to the tail. It retains a moderate shape but offers a wider base for better balance. The Exclusive 8 offers significant women's technologies including light weight, forward mounting, raised heel platform and a sidewall section for better edge grip. This ski was n...

Sierra says: For 2008, Dynastar has positioned the Exclusive Active as the game improvement tool for the intermediate skier. The Exclusive Active uses the Autodrive-W technology that helps concentrate pressure where it needs to be: over the tips for turn initiation and under the foot for maximum edgehold. There is plenty of shape to allow for quick slalom turns. The waist is the standard 70 mm ...

Binding Suggestion: Dynastar NX Exclusive Katherine says: A legend in the making, the Dynastar Exclusive Legend is back again for another season with one of the best cosmetic treatments EVER I might add. Still with the same great shape and construction, the Legend offers a reliable companion for the advanced to expert female skier who enjoys all parts of the mountain. The Exclusive Legend, w...

Sierra says: Dynastar says: A day of fun...You've seen her, you recognize her: always smiling and at ease, she loves life, fashion, going out, she's active and generous, and when she goes skiing it's for pleasure and to share unique sensations. She wants her skis to be stable, easy, comfortable, skiable and superb!! The Exclusive Sensation model incorporates the Exclusive Balance...

Sierra says: If you're looking for a great ski for your child so that you don't have to wait in pesky rental lines, then this is your ticket out. **Note, this ski does NOT come with bindings** Recommended Binding: Look Team 4

Sierra says: The Dynastar Troubled Youth is a twin tip ski designed to fit the needs of a progressing junior skier. With the Twin Tip design this ski has the capability to ski through the park or to go ski the powder with the big kids. If your kid is to advanced for kids skis but not big enough yet to ski adult ski the Dynastar Troubled Youth is the perfect "tweener" ski for them.

Sierra says: The Addict Pro is a beefier version of last years runaway best seller (the Addict). This ski has a thicker solid wood core and is a more solid choice than the Addict for a combo of all mountain-park skiing. While the flex is still a little softer in the tail for park use, this is not a typical noodly park ski. In fact, the park specialist should be looking elsewhere as the Pro is a ve...

Sierra says: If your kid is at that point of out skiing you heres the ski for him. The Villain Pro is a great "tweener" ski for that kid that is advanced enough for an adult ski but is still not big enough to flex those skis. The Villain Pro excels on groomers, in powder and in the park. With Fischers legendary build quality your junior will not be disappointed by this ski. **Note thi...

Sierra says: The Vision Allure has the same footprint as the Exhale with a softer flex. The softer flex allows the skier to exert less energy while creating a round arc. As our Fischer Vision team says, "It is My Turn to have a ski specifically made for me". The Vision Allure makes a great ski for a solid intermediate rider. It is light and lively. A conservative advanced skier who d...

Sierra says: The Fischer White Heat is a step above the average entry level ski. I don't often get to test this level of ski but it happens that I did get to try this one. The ski displays grip and stability well beyond that demostrated by many "cheaper" skis. The White Heat with it's integrated Railflex binding system gives the first time buyer somerthing to really grow with ...

Sierra says: The K2 Apache Crossfire returns this year with a blending K2's MOD Technology with old school laminate construction. K2's MOD Technology makes for a smooth and supple ride. The old school laminate construction makes for killer edge grip? especially on harder snow. Growing up as a racer, I've learned to appreciate the metal laminate construction because of the power i...

Sierra says: The Apache Stryker is referred by K2 as the perfect balance between ease, forgiveness and performance. With a 74mm waist the Stryker allows you to ski all over the mountain with confidence. The Stryker has a medium flex allowing for intermediate skier take the necessary steps to advance or for you to cruise all day and have a blast on the mountain. ***Note this ski is sold flat, Bin...

Sierra says: The Apache Stryker is referred by K2 as the perfect balance between ease, forgiveness and performance. With a 74mm waist the Stryker allows you to ski all over the mountain with confidence. The Stryker has a medium flex allowing for intermediate skier take the necessary steps to advance or for you to cruise all day and have a blast on the mountain.

Katherine says: The K2 Burnin Luv has an assortment of talents to offer the advanced to the ez-expert women skier. It handles everything from groomed trail, to moguls, to crud. Its real talent is having a damp, predictable ride that promotes confidence and reliability in its rider. Overall, because of its width underfoot, this ski really shines on piste and has the ability to make variety of t...

Sierra says: The K2 Fujative youth ski is an aggressive junior ski. With a waist width of 85mm underfoot it is one of the widest skis on the market for junior skiers. With a full wood core and carbon fiber stringers this ski not only allows for a kid to ski in the park and pipe but also have an energetic ski for all mountain use.

Sierra says: The K2 Juvy in short is a ski for a ripping junior. If you find yourself chasing your kid through the trees, park and everywhere else on the mountain the Juvy could very well be the ski for him or her. The Juvy is a twin so it will allow for your kid to progress not only in the park but also will allow him or her to begin skiing more aggressively.

Sierra says: The Missconduct is the counterpart to the Silencer and both of these skis are great options for someone that is looking for something that can handle the park, pipe and all mountain. On of the largest misconception is that twin tips are only good for the park, the Missconduct is a great example of a twin tip that you can ski everywhere. If you are an intermediate skier that is looking...

Sierra says: The Moto GMBH is not your average junior ski. This ski is for either a kid that is spending a lot of his/her time on the race course or needs a flat tailed ski for when they are off the course. With a full wood core this ski means business and will provide your junior skier with as much performance as they could ever want for a front side ski.

Sierra says: The Moto GMBH is not your average junior ski. This ski is for either a kid that is spending a lot of his/her time on the race course or needs a flat tailed ski for when they are off the course. With a full wood core this ski means business and will provide your junior skier with as much performance as they could ever want for a front side ski.

Sierra says: Like the name of the Moto SL indicates this is a slalom ski and it certainly lives up to its name. With a full wood core this is a stout junior ski and will easily compete with the highest performing junior skis in this category. If your junior skier is already at the expert level and is spending quite a bit of time on the race course check out the Moto SL.