2026 Line Tom Wallisch Pro

It’s always interesting getting on pro model skis because they’re just not made for everyone. Quite the opposite, in fact, as they’re really only made for one person. Such is the case with the 2026 Line Tom Wallisch Pro. This is clearly a ski that Tom designed and had Line build just for him and his ski style. Certainly, there are other skiers in the world who will find a lot in common with this ski, but probably not a ton. As a result, skis like the TW Pro aren’t in huge demand. That said, for the skier who fits this profile, there couldn’t possibly be a better ski out there than this.

Built with an aspen veneer wood core, these skis have some heft to them. Tom places a carbon ollieband in the ski to provide more support when buttering and pressing the skis. Having that extra strip of carbon goes a long way in providing feedback and energy. That said, these are pretty hefty skis as they are meant to withstand some very aggressive slopestyle skiing. The 178 sits on the scale at a stated weight of 2010 grams per ski. This also provides a more stable feel in the air, but since they’re well balanced and more symmetrical than many other park skis, it feels lighter than the weight indicates. Tester Ryan Nagle, a strong park skier, notes that there’s “Not a lot of profile. There isn’t any noticeable camber or rocker. I would stick to park. The ski doesn’t respond well enough to ski of groomer.”

In terms of shape, this ski certainly hooks into symmetry. Featuring measurements of 118/90/116, this ski doesn’t leave a lot of room for imagination—it's a park ski through and through. Those dimensions create a 19-meter turn radius in the 178 and the ski features a symmetrical rocker profile as well. This creates balance in the air and predictability throughout. This gives the skier a lot to stand on in a small space. When you’re hitting huge jumps and rails, it’s important not to have too much stuff going on down there, and Tom knows that better than most. Given this park and pro-focused model, it’s not surprising when we get feedback like this: Tester Bruce Bell, more of a directional all-mountain skier, calls it like it is, stating that the TW Pro is “One dimensional. Park with limited on-piste due to lack of edge hold.” And that’s to be expected if you’re not considering it as a pure slopestyle ski.

Like most pro models, we have to look at this ski through a certain lens. Line has a need to retain athletes on their team. They want to keep the athletes happy. One of the best ways to do that is to allow them into the ski building process and then name a ski after them. That’s exactly what you’re getting with a legend like Tom and his pro model ski.