Kris DeMello


Kris is a super aggressive skier. He’s also a pretty big and powerful guy, so can really drive a ski. While he’s only been skiing for 12 years, you likely wouldn’t guess that if you followed him for a run as his ability and technique have progressed to an advanced level. He currently works as a ski boot fitter at Inner Bootworks here in Stowe and also works as a ski instructor for Stowe Mountain Resort. His focus on technique is important for both his jobs and shines through in his skiing as well. His current ski of choice is the Nordica Enforcer 100, which seems to be a favorite among some of our bigger testers. He loves to ski steep terrain and also has a Blizzard Gunsmoke in his quiver for those deeper pow days.

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Skis Tested

2018 Atomic Vantage 90 CTI Skis

2018 Atomic Vantage 90 CTI
Radius: 17.8 m at 184 cm Lengths: 161, 169, 176, 184 cm

2018 Atomic Vantage 95 C Skis

2018 Atomic Vantage 95 C
Radius: 17.9 m at 178 cm Lengths: 162, 170, 178, 186 cm

2018 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 Skis

2018 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106
Lengths: 168, 178, 185, 189 cm

2018 Dynastar Speedzone 12 Ti Skis

2018 Dynastar Speedzone 12 Ti
Dimensions: 121/72/106 mm Radius: 15 m at 174 cm Lengths: 158, 166, 174, 182 cm

2018 Fischer Ranger 108 Ti Skis

2018 Fischer Ranger 108 Ti
Dimensions: 140/108/130 mm Radius: 19 m at 182 cm Lengths: 174, 182, 188 cm

2018 Head Kore 105 Skis

2018 Head Kore 105 Skis
Dimensions: 135/105/125 mm Radius: 17.8 m at 180 cm Lengths: 171, 180, 189 cm

2018 K2 Marksman Skis

2018 K2 Marksman
Dimensions: 132/106/126 mm Radius: 20 m at 184 cm Lengths: 170, 177, 184 cm

2018 K2 Pinnacle 105 Skis

2018 K2 Pinnacle 105
Dimensions: 137/105/121 mm Radius: 19 m at 184 cm Lengths: 170, 177, 184, 191 cm

2018 Kastle FX 95 HP Skis

2018 Kastle FX 95 HP Skis
Dimensions: 126/95/115 mm Radius: 18 m at 173 cm Lengths: 157, 165, 173, 181, 189 cm

2018 Nordica Enforcer 93 Skis

2018 Nordica Enforcer 93
Dimensions: 126/93/114 mm Radius: 18.5 m at 185 cm Lengths: 169, 177, 185, 193 cm

2018 Rossignol Soul 7 HD Skis

2018 Rossignol Soul 7 HD Skis
Dimensions: 136/106/126 mm Radius: 18 m at 180 cm Lengths: 164, 172, 180, 188 cm

2018 Volkl RTM 84 Skis

2018 Volkl RTM 84 Skis
Dimensions: 131/84/112 mm Radius: 16.8 m at 172 cm Lengths: 162, 167, 172, 177, 182 cm