2025 Line Vision 104

With the advent and success of the Optic series over the years, the Vision skis have followed suit. On one hand, this is an easy way to increase your ski portfolio—take an existing construction and put it in a duplicate mold. On the other hand, are they limiting what a ski can do with this? Generally, if a shape works well, it does so for a reason. That’s one of the big plusses of the Optic 104—it does everything really well. But it’s also on the heftier side, so having something that cuts the weight also makes sense. The 2025 Line Vision 104 is a mobile, fun-loving ski that can be used in a variety of conditions and terrain. With a thicker wood core underfoot and more playful tips and tails, this ski is a nice blend of floaty fun and drifty creativity. Skiers who are looking for agility and smeariness will love the new Vision 104.

While the Optic uses aspen and metal, the new Vision 104 starts with a blend of paulownia and aspen in the core. Paulownia is both lighter and stiffer than aspen, so it gives the ski a bit of pep at a lighter weight. Line’s carbon stringers go along with it to stiffen the flex and deliver proper responsiveness in a shorter skidded turn. Like Line’s other skis, the Chronic and the Optic, the Vision uses thick cut sidewalls and thinner tips and tails to create this playful persona. At the end of the day, it’s not a categorically lighter ski at 1810 grams in the 185, but it is almost 200 grams lighter than the Optic in the same width. This slightly opens up touring and backcountry as a possible outcome, but we are generally thinking that these are going to be used mainly in the resort.

With measurements of 132/104/123, the skis produce a 19-meter turn radius in the 185. This is a great mid-range, allowing the ski to vary turn shape and style at the skier's request. The build keeps it from being quite as stable, but that’s not the whole idea—this ski is meant to be used in a playful and creative format. The nearly symmetrical tip and tail splay/rocker speaks to this character as it boosts the flotation and soft snow performance. While there’s enough splay to be considered a freestyle option and totally capable of switch skiing and tricks, we feel that most skiers will use this in more of a directional format, keeping it out of the park in favor of natural features and deeper snow.

This is a great option for creative skiers who are looking for their first freeride ski at a lighter weight. If you’re not terribly confident and want a ski that will help you progress in your search of adventure and fun, this is a great place to be. Additionally, advanced and expert skiers who know they want a lighter freeride option, the Vision 104 fits that bill as well. This is a very well-rounded ski for a wide range of skier, and it’ll make a lot of people happy due to the fun-loving nature and the easygoing personality.