2025 Line Pandora 99

In the line world, Pandora has made the move to the unisex realm. By taking a similar, lightweight build and adding lengths, the 2025 Line Pandora 99 combines energetic response and sturdy underfoot feel to the next level. We’ve loved this style of construction in skis—taking a simple wood core and milling it to the appropriate specifications to the ski’s intended character and performance. At 99 mm underfoot, these skis have all-mountain versatility written all over them. With a flexible tip and tail, they move the needle slightly to the freeride side while keeping the on-trail capabilities firmly entrenched in the ski’s personality. While this is not the first year of the Pandora version of skis, it is the first where a cohesive line of unisex skis gets top billing.

Like most of Line’s skis, the Pandora 99 starts with an aspen wood core. Both Line and K2 use aspen a lot in their skis, and since those two companies pride themselves on being known for fun and creativity, there must be something to aspen in giving these skis that reputation, and we’re cool with that. Many of these companies are now using bio-resin as an adhesive, and Line is right there with them. There’s not much else in these skis, but the way in which they use the material makes all the difference. Line, more than most other manufacturers, relies heavily on being creative in their milling process. They keep the very tips and tails soft and supple while the middle portion of the ski is a lot taller and stiffer. This progressive flex keeps both types satisfied. Tester Bob St.Pierre notes that “the tips and tails are so incredibly mobile and easy while the ski is very substantive underfoot. I like the grip and power, but it’s tough to get a consistent carve on firmer snow for someone my weight.” The skis are not particularly light due to the core's overall thickness, with the 177 sitting on the scale at 1940 grams per ski.

When it comes to shape, the 99 mm waist is supremely versatile for softer snow, crud, chop, and non-ice groomers. When the snow gets firm, the ski does feel a bit wide and floaty, but when it’s soft, the Pandora 99 eats it up. We get an 18-meter turn radius in the 177 which is right up the alley of versatillty and well-rounded turns. You can easily access the entirety of the sidecut due to the flex of the tips and tails. Most of the ski’s shape is found underfoot as a result. With a fair amount of tip rocker but less tail rocker, the directional character of this ski is revealed. The Pandora does prefer to be used in a more traditional sense, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be adventurous—it’s just not as playful or creative as the Chronic 101 or the Vision 104. That said, the shape and profile of the Pandora appeal to a broad and diverse audience.

You don’t have to be the strongest skier to get the most out of the 2025 Line Pandora 99. The initiation phase of the turn is very simple and accessible while the tail release keeps skiers engaged but not over-committed. This opens the audience to a large swath of skiers. Whether you’re a casual weekend skier looking to cruise and you prefer a wider platform to stand on or if you’re an accomplished athlete with serious adventure on your mind, the 2025 Line Pandora is a very versatile tool.