WIND £360

Well-priced mid-to-upper end piste ripper. Generally loved by all who rode it on test. We detect a similarity to the discontinued RC range from a couple of years ago, which were fine but had a rubbish name. There's a more expensive model, the Fire, but this is all most folk will ever need. Effortless grip, strong tail to spring you out of turns and a good shape to reward the hip-wigglers out there with plentiful turns.