YAKA £399

This is one of those skis that make you grin. OK, so a freeride company wants a slice of the piste market; woo-hoo. Hang on, this thing is GREAT! It has a short running length so slings over onto its ear asap and since Movement know how to make skis, it stays there. So it's super-flicky, can be cranked right up speed-wise and has a fat, long nose to let it ride through soft snow. Sure, it's happiest on piste but if that's you, then give this a serious look.