
Sometimes the testers get tested, too. Running a ski test always brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty: Do we have the right skis? The right testers? Will conditions cooperate? These are the annual questions that come with putting together Ski Canada’s ski test, but last winter added one more challenge—a late-January rainstorm during an already warm B.C. season had us wondering if there would even be snow to ski on.
In true West Coast fashion, everything came together. Thanks to the operations team at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the slopes were ready just in time. A record number of skis—everything from all-mountain chargers to lightweight touring skis—arrived on schedule. The resort also hosted a contest to bring in a group of enthusiastic local skiers to join our usual roster of instructors, patrollers and expert testers. And, as luck would have it, test days lined up perfectly with some of the snowiest weather of the season.
The result? Our most diverse and informative Canadian ski test ever. A wider range of skiers evaluated a bigger selection of skis than in any previous year, giving us more feedback, comparisons and insights.
So, what’s next? That’s where the fun begins. Ask yourself:
- What type of skis do I really need?
- Am I building a quiver of skis for different conditions?
- Or am I looking for a new do-it-all ski?
Our 2025 Ski Canada ski reviews can help you answer those questions. Think about how you’d describe your ideal ski—energetic, versatile, nimble, mellow, or a hard-charging powerhouse. Then flip through our Tester’s Choice picks and the full set of ski reviews to see which models match your skiing style.
Remember: there’s no single “best ski” for everyone. While certain skis were clear favourites, every model had at least one tester who loved it. That’s why our reviews are so valuable—they reflect a spectrum of voices, not just one opinion.
Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, head to your local ski shop and talk to the experts. And before you buy, we strongly recommend demoing skis on snow. Just like on our test days, there’s no substitute for that first binding click-in and the feel of a ski underfoot.
After all, the only way to remove uncertainty is to get out there and ski.
Full Ski Canada Ski Test 2025 Lineup
Carving / Frontside Skis
- Völkl Flair SC Carbon Review: Expert Women’s Carving Ski With Precision and Power
- Stöckli Laser WRT Review: Race-Inspired Carving Ski for Experts and Masters Racers
- Head World Cup Rebels E-Race Pro Review: Slalom Energy Meets All-Mountain Versatility
- Bomber Pro Carve Review: Handcrafted Italian Ski for Pure On-Piste Precision
- Stöckli Laser MX Review: Versatile Carving Ski With Surprising All-Mountain Edge
- Rossignol Nova 14 Review: Women’s Carving Ski That Loves the Edge
- Head Supershape E-Rally Review: Smooth, Versatile Carver for Advanced Skiers
All-Mountain (80–90 mm)
- Völkl Peregrine 82 Review: A New All-Mountain Carving Standard
- Rossignol Arcade 84 Review: Confidence-Building All-Mountain Carver
- Fischer The Curv GT 85 Review: Aggressive Carver With All-Mountain Bite
- Stöckli Nela 88 Review: Reliable Women’s All-Mountain Performer
- Nordica Enforcer 89 Review: Versatile Favourite With Ten Years of Evolution
- Line Pandora 92 Review: Playful Women’s All-Mountain Ski
- Black Crows Serpo Review: Precision Meets Versatility
All-Mountain Mid-Fat (90–100 mm)
- Blizzard Anomaly 94 Review: Powerful All-Mountain Charger
- Blizzard Black Pearl 94 Review: Women’s Ski That Wins Everyone Over
- Elan Ripstick 94W Review: Lightweight Women’s Ski With Big-Mountain Confidence
- Völkl Mantra M7 Review: The Mid-Fat Benchmark, Refined Again
- Salomon Stance 96 Review: Powerhouse All-Mountain Ski
- Ferreol Explo 96 Review: Canadian-Made All-Mountain and Touring Hybrid
- Nordica Santa Ana 97 Review: Confidence-Inspiring Women’s All-Mountain Ski
- Faction Prodigy 2 Review: Energetic All-Mountain Freestyle Ski
- Scott SEA 98 Review: Playful and Lightweight All-Mountain Ski
- Salomon Lumen QST 98 Review: Women’s Off-Piste Specialist
- Salomon QST 98 Review: Balanced All-Mountain Performer
- Dynastar M-Pro 100 TI Review: Off-Piste Power With On-Piste Confidence
- Atomic Bent 100 Review: Playful Freeride Ski for Creative Skiers
