All-mountain skis of the year 2025
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The Best All-Mountain Skis of 2025!
All-mountain skis: Jack of all trades, master of none?
Blizzard Anomaly 88 ♂️
£660 without bindings
Lengths: 164, 170, 176, 182, 188cm
Radius: 16.5m @ 176cm
Dimensions: 127.5-88-109.5mm
Weight per ski: 2,020g @ 176cm without binding
They Say
Born to defy the ordinary, the Anomaly 88 is the ski you reach for when the day is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. Packing a redesigned TrueBlendwood core and all-new FluxForm All-Mountain metal layup, the 88 is just as at home devouring groomers as it is smashing bumps or disappearing into the woods on a pow day.
We Say
Smooth, damp and a total pleasure to ski. Anomaly is a slight misnomer, if you know the brand, as these deliver the sublime ride Blizzard skis are renowned for.
Overview
The Anomaly range is completely new for this season and all three models we tested are mightily impressive, replacing the Brahma, Bonafide and Cochise skis. The 84 is the narrowest option, although we didn’t have a chance to test it. If the other three are anything to go by, it’ll be a cracking ski. The 88 was the narrowest we skied; for the mostly on-piste brigade, this is the width to go for. The shape, profile and construction are sensational when skiing at moderate to higher speeds on groomed terrain, and it has that beautifully damped ride we love from Blizzard. If you prefer a wider platform, you can choose from the equally impressive 94 and 102 widths.
Nordica Santa Ana 92 ♀️
£570 without bindings
Lengths: 150, 155, 161, 167, 173, 179cm
Radius: 16.0m @ 161cm
Dimensions: 122-92-110mm
Weight per ski: 1,840g without binding (no stated size)
They Say
Fall in love with skiing all over again with Nordica’s Santa Ana 92. A favorite among skiers who spend most of their time on trails, this all-mountain ski offers tremendous versatility and no shortage of confidence, with an especially smooth and stable ride.
£570 without bindings Lengths: 150, 155, 161, 167, 173, 179cm Radius: 16.0m @ 161cm Dimensions: 122-92-110mm Weight per ski: 1,840g without binding (no stated size)
We Say
It’s a tough ask to improve on something with a bit of an iconic status, but Nordica’s worked their magic on the new Santa Anas. The 92 is a ton of fun, allowing you to take on the entire mountain, and a plethora of conditions. The beautifully smooth flex of the new Pulse Core is a delight.
Overview
You may already know the Santa Ana name, but the whole family is new for this season, along with the men’s Enforcer range. They still bring that freeride feel, yet deliver a stellar performance on hardpacked snow (and boy, was it hardpacked in La Clusaz at times). The skis use the new Pulse Core construction, and Nordica has tweaked the rocker profile to further enhance how the skis feed into the turn.
The best of the Rest: All-Mountain ski guide
Atomic Maven 93 C ♀️
£600 without bindings
Lengths: 156, 164, 172cm
Radius: 16.5m @ 164cm
Dimensions: 126-93.5-110mm
Weight per ski: 1,630g @ 172cm without binding
They Say
Tested and validated by Atomic’s #sheskis ambassador team, the Atomic Maven 93 C delivers ultimate performance and versatility for all-mountain skiing. 1
We Say
An all-mountain ski with a little freeride flair. It’s such a fun, playful ski for higher level skiers and a joy to have on your feet no matter the conditions.
Overview
There’s a new wider Maven 103 CTi for this winter. That’s an excellent freeride ski and it’s a shame that it’s not more widely stocked in the UK. The Maven 93 C sits firmly in the all-mountain camp and, although not new, it was a stand-out performer in the challenging conditions of La Clusaz. It has a freeride feel, due to shaping filtered down from the Chris Benchetler freeride line. It’s composed and confident in chopped-up crud, changeable snow and fresh powder. There’s plenty of power through the mid-body when you’re back on the pistes, with decent rebound thanks to the carbon backbone.
Black Crows Octo Birdie ♀️
£690 without bindings
Lengths: 155, 161, 167, 173cm
Radius: 14.0m @ 161cm
Dimensions: 127-84-114mm
Weight per ski: 1,500g @ 161cm without binding
They Say
With the Octo Birdie, we want to take our exploration of on-piste and piste-side skiing a step further, by disrupting the way it’s done, to enhance the skier’s enjoyment of the sport.
We Say
The Mirus Cor, released for the ‘21/22 season, has been an astoundingly successful ski. The Octo takes inspiration from the Mirus Cor, but is more focused on keeping your feet planted on the ground.
Overview
We weren’t sure what we’d make of a ‘dumbed down’ Mirus Cor, but the Octo Birdie showed its own personality, and we quickly became best friends. Toned down, possibly, but no way dumbed down. A superb all-mountain ski that allows you to skid, drift and carve your way around the groomers, then blast straight off the sides to take advantage of the non-groomed terrain when you fancy it.
Dynastar E-Cross 88 ♀️
£565 without bindings
Lengths: 150, 158, 167, 175cm
Radius: 13.0m @ 167cm
Dimensions: 134-87-116mm
Weight per ski: 1,700g @ 167cm without binding
They Say
More terrain. More carve. More fun. The women’s Dynastar E-Cross 88 skis let advanced and expert skiers turn up their skiing. At 88mm underfoot, they offer a wider platform for charging the piste while channeling the all-mountain feel of a freeride ski for exploring new terrain.
We Say
A fabulous blend of piste performance and freeride run, using modern construction concepts that reduce the environmental impact and enhance the performance. It’s a dark art, and the alchemists at Dynastar are masters of it.
Overview
The Hybrid Core 2.0 delivers an impeccable ride and at the same time reduces the impact on the planet. This core, with a little metal reinforcement and strong sidewall construction, gives the ski a reassuringly stable demeanor that’s agile with plenty of grip, even on firmer snow. The long, shallow tip rocker, tight radius and sweep at the back make for a nimble nature, and it surprises with how well it performs at speed.
Elan Wingman 82 Ti ♂️
£465 without bindings
Lengths: 160, 166, 172, 178, 184cm
Radius: 14.3m @ 172cm
Dimensions: 129-82-112
Weight per ski: 1,685g @ 172cm without binding
They Say
Ideal for effortless all-mountain carving and cruising, the Wingman 82 Ti has the power to push your limits without a punishing feel.
We Say
A brilliant all-mountain ski that’s designed to work incredibly well for the regular ski customer, rather than ex-racers and experts. This makes it a load of fun, and confidence inspiring when developing your technique and comfort in new terrain.
Overview
The Wingman 82 comes in two versions: the pricier and punchier 82 CTi, or this, the 82 Ti, which we were mightily impressed by. For the money, this is an excellent all-mountain ski. Add in the sustainable side, where the strong core allows Elan to use up to 20% less material in the Wingman family, and it’s even more of a winner. The wood is sustainably sourced with a reforestation guarantee. Even the printing techniques Elan use reduce their environmental impact.
Rossignol Arcade 84 ♂️
£700 including bindings
Lengths: 152, 160, 168, 176, 184cm
Radius: 15.0m @ 176cm
Dimensions: 132-84-120mm
Weight per ski: 1,650g @ 176cm without binding
They Say
The Rossignol Arcade skis redefine the all-mountain category with a personality that can literally ski 100% anywhere. The combination of a shorter turn radius with a rockered tip and tail profile makes for progressive carving in all terrain. Arcade is made for the snow you will find, not for the snow you are expecting to find.
We Say
There are two widths of the new Arcade skis and the 84 is a proper all-mountain ski. If you wanted one ski to use with the family, friends and when nipping through variable snow, bumps and trees off the side of the runs, this must be on your short list.
Overview
The Experience all-mountain skis have been in Rossignol’s range for a long time and are great skis. The new Arcade skis have a more piste-performance feel. We tested both widths. The 88 is a bit of a brute and, at 88mm underfoot, lacks the quick edge-to-edge feel of the 84. The 88 is good if you like to work hard, and reap the rewards at speed, but for the majority of skiers, the 84mm width is a better choice.
Scott Pure AM 92 Ti ♂️
£675 without bindings
Lengths: 165, 170, 175, 180, 185cm
Radius: 15.0m @ 175cm
Dimensions: 136-92-124mm
Weight per ski: 1,540g @ 175cm without binding
They Say
Featuring a wood core with Titanal for power and dampening. For torsional stiffness that still has pop, it features a layer of carbon fibre that crosses at 45 degrees along the length of the ski. The result is a ski that behaves very well both within the limits and in softer snow. The pleasure remains the same! And, thanks to its light weight, you will also be happy to mount a touring binding and stick a skin from the grooves on the tip.
We Say
The Pure AM 92 Ti is a brilliant all-mountain ski for those of us who like to split our time equally between carving up the piste and heading off the side for some fresh lines.
Overview
This was a new ski for last season, and it’s a real shame we didn’t get to test it, as it’s superb. Last season, we featured the easier flexing, intermediate-level Pure Free 90 Ti, which is an ace ski. The 92 Ti delivers more performance, across a broader range of speeds and conditions.
Spec
The wood core, in Scott’s signature elliptic shape, combines poplar and paulownia, keeping weight down while providing decent stability and durability. A Titanal layer runs down the centre of the ski, and they add further reinforcement by integrating carbon fibres at 45° angles along the length of the ski. Both the tip and tail have a rockered rise, which further aids manoeuvrability and flotation. This is a pretty light ski, and it’s flat mount, so you can put a hybrid touring binding on it, like the Shift or Duke PT, for days when you fancy some skinning too.
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