2021 Line Pandora 94

Not everyone needs a 104 or a 110 every day, but there's a strong argument to be made that you could certainly use the 94 any time you want. Whether you don't mind the feeling of sinking into the snow or you prefer a lighter and more maneuverable ski on your feet for long-term skiing and cruising, there's a little something for everyone with the Pandora 94 from Line. With a similar build but a different graphic versus the men's Sick Day line, the Pandora collection features shorter lengths and more mythical artwork. The Aspenlite wood core is combined with their carbon magic fingers to increase stiffness without adding much weight. The result is a fairly responsive ski with a minimum of bulk. Coming in at a pretty slim 1491 grams per ski, these things are quick and fun for all-mountain and all-terrain use. Steeps, bumps, trees, whatever, these Pandora 94's have versatility galore-perfect for those skiers looking for that one-ski quiver. Feel free to point the tips right into the next mogul or lean back a bit and enjoy the floaty tips in the powder, it's all about having fun, and the Pandora 94 is just the tool for the job. While we weren't able to get our own testers on the ski this year, we were able to reach out to Line athlete Hadley Hammer who was able to offer her thoughts on the versatility and all-mountain prowess.

As a professional skier, Hadley Hammer has gotten her chance to be on a fair amount of skis. While something like the Pandora 94 wouldn't be a competitive option for her, it's still something that she can have a lot of fun on during the in-between times. She skis the 172 and scored the ski all 4's and 5's including a 5 for overall impression. She states about the ski that it is "my go-to all-condition ski touring ski. When I'm not sure if it'll be hardpack or corn (for powder days I'd bump up to the 104 or 110). It's so nimble and playful which I think makes it extremely versatile. I'll ski a narrow couloir and feel comfortable being able to make quick reaction turns, or I'll take it on-piste and be able to go from carving groomers to playing with the side hits of the cat tracks."

In terms of how well-rounded the skis are and their upper limits, Hadley notes that "the 94 is an undervalued ski width, even in powder." It's interesting to see that this is a good use for the ski in the touring application-not too shocking given the light weight, but more of a testament to the versatile nature of the ski. Thanks, Hadley!

Whether you're a pro skier looking for a lighter touring option or an advanced all-mountain skier looking for that one ski quiver, the Line Pandora 94 has the ease of use and high-performance ceiling combination that's required for such versatility.