NANUQ £550

Construction:
Wood core sidewall

NEW! It's a sort of Mantra, but lightened and de-stiffened to make it... well, we call it all-day useable. Fall-Line contributor and 8000m-skier Kenton Cool uses them, though you don't have to climb in the Himalayas to own a pair. Several testers who loved the Matra ended up on these because of the softer flex. Very effective multi-use skis.