WATEA 94 £550

A very smooth, long turn specialist. Needs driving to get grip on piste but once you're dialled in this is very rewarding. The 84 is livelier - this is more of a GS-style gun. We all like the 'Powder Hull' nose - it looks like a boat and was something the bigger Wateas all have - first seen on the bonkers 207 a couple of years ago. Despite skiing it on several powder days, we have no idea if it's truly better than a normal tip. A skier's ski; make sure you've got clean goggles...