Welcome to our 2025 Alpine Ski Test! Now in its 8th year, this test continues to be the most comprehensive ski review out there. While some familiar aspects remain, we’re thrilled to introduce new features that enhance the depth and clarity of our evaluations. Last year, we introduced tester cards and published scores for the first time, and this year we’re building on that approach. Our goal remains to highlight the subjective experience of skiing, but we’re providing even more insight into how each tester's unique skills and preferences shape their feedback.
This year, we’ve tested an even broader selection, covering over 450 skis from 22 vendors—our most expansive lineup yet. If you’re having trouble finding the perfect ski here, it might not exist!
We’ve kept the popular Tester Cards, which deliver detailed, personal feedback for each ski, including quotes, scores (ranging from 0-10), and direct insights from our testers. These cards provide a more intimate understanding of how each ski performs, but remember—don’t rely too heavily on turning subjective opinions into pure data points. Skiing is an emotional, nuanced experience, and reducing it to numbers alone misses that magic. For instance, lower flotation scores don’t necessarily mean a ski is “bad”; it may just be specialized for frontside carving
Whether you’re browsing by brand, category, or specific testers, we’re confident you’ll find something that suits your style. As you get deeper into the details, elements like width, construction, and style become less significant compared to factors like sizing, price, graphics, and availability. These practical considerations play a big role in helping you make your final decision.
Explore our ski test with your device of choice—whether it’s a computer, phone, or tablet—and dive into hours of footage, write-ups, and imagery. Each ski comes with its own in-depth review, complete with photos and a video, so carve out some time to fully immerse yourself in all that’s new for the 2025 season!
