The perfect waist width for a freeride ski depends on where you ski most, the typical snow conditions in your region, and how much you value flotation in deep powder versus agility on hardpack. As a rule of thumb, the wider the ski, the more effortlessly it floats; the narrower the ski, the more quick and responsive it is on harder snow.
100–109 mm: Our most versatile bracket. Skis around 100–102 mm excel as daily all-mountain drivers, while those closer to 109 mm lean into dedicated freeriding. This width is the ultimate choice for the diverse, steep, and often variable snow of the European Alps, as well as everyday resort charging in the US Rockies.
110–119 mm: Built for dedicated deep days, this range provides massive float while remaining nimble enough to steer through tight spaces. It is the perfect setup for the legendary tree-skiing and heavy winter storms of places like the Pacific Northwest, where you need a ski that floats effortlessly but can still react instantly.
120+ mm: These are pure, unapologetic deep-snow weapons. Engineered for maximum surface area to smear, surf, and stay on top of the deepest snow on earth, they are the gold standard for navigating the bottomless, light-as-air powder fields of Japan or riding remote lines on a heli-ski trip in Alaska.