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How we test our range of skis
We've put in the hours, rigorously testing our selections to bring our top skis for Winter 2026/2027 - broken down into piste, all mountain, backcountry, freestyle and freeride categories.
Our Ski Test is where the real magic happens. Each year, we gather our team from across all our stores to hit the slopes and test our skis ourselves. This isn't just about finding the best skis; it's about finding the ideal ski for your needs - your style, your ability, your experience.
Our category winners don't just stand out - they go above and beyond. These skis perform in terrain and conditions that surpass expectations. They might even appeal to a different audience than you'd expect. We know, because these are the skis that we buy ourselves.
Best piste skis
Our piste ski winners
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Piste winners
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Best all mountain skis
Our all mountain ski winners
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All mountain winners
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Best park / freestyle ski
Our park / freestyle ski winner
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Park / freestyle winner
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Best freeride skis
Our freeride ski winner
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Freeride winner
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Best backcountry skis
Our backcountry ski winner
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Backcountry winner
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Final thoughts
We have skis for you to try, for free, at three of the UK’s best indoor snow slopes. Try out some skis and choose which model is right for you before buying. Our shops in Castleford, Milton Keynes, and Tamworth carry models from a wide range of brands, waiting for you to take on the slope.
Staff favourites
Blizzard Canvas 100
The Blizzard Canvas 100 was my favourite ski I tried on the ski test. It does it all. I wasn’t expecting to like a wide ski, but I ended up loving this one. It felt effortless over the piste. I didn’t have to think about it; I could just focus on the skiing.
Miki
Manchester store
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Armada Antimatter 92 W
The Armada Antimatter 92 W is the ski I would take home with me if I could. It’s a super smooth, stable ski. It holds an edge really well; I had a nice rhythm in my turns. It felt super balanced. I loved it.
Lilian
Bristol store
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Blizzard Anomaly 88
My favourite ski throughout the week was the Blizzard Anomaly 88. It was so much fun. It’s a ski that does everything. It’s stiff underfoot but still rolls really easily from turn to turn. It’s great on the piste but can also push through the slush. It's best if you’re more on piste than off but still looking for that all-mountain experience.
Ben
Covent Garden store
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Candide BC 111
Picking my favourite ski from the ones I tested was a tough choice; I had about four in the mix. I had to settle on the Candide BC 111. It was unreal. It made me feel 10 years younger. Solid enough underfoot to bomb around the mountain but enough of a scoop in the tip and the tail to slash turns. They’re really fun to stomp landings off rollers and jumps. It's nice and light in the tip and the tail so you can pop 180s off rollers. I had the best time on these skis.
Alex
Milton Keynes store
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