2027 Men's ~100 mm All Mountain Ski Comparison

The 100 mm All-Mountain comparison is a good one as we start to walk a fine line between on-trail carving capabilities and pure off-trail adventure. Many skis on this list work great at being both creative and business-like while some are a bit more pigeon-holed on either side of the spectrum. As such, skis in this realm have a lot of range. Some have softer snow leans while others still absolutely rip carving turns on hard pack and ice without even flinching. We get some fun new models like the Mindbender 101 and the Faction Dancers to go along with heralded stalwarts like the Mantra 102 and the Enforcer 99. The move from light carbon in the Ripsticks plays well against the dual-metal laminated Kore and Anomaly. With a fantastic mix of playfulness, agility, and sheer power, you're sure to find a versatile all-mountain ski around 100 mm within this fantastically functional category.

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2027 Elan Ripstick 102 Skis

Overview:

While the weight and flex of the Ripstick 102 keep it more in the off-trail and soft snow categories, the shape and directional nature of the ski allow it to be a useful all-mountain performer for progressing skiers looking for a bit of width and adventure. With a bit more rocker and taper than the narrower versions, the 102 makes quick work of technical zones, trees, softer bumps, and other tight spots. While the on-trail capabilities are certainly more approachable, lighter and less aggressive skiers will find a lot of success here with a friendly ease of use. We get all of the normal Ripstick technology here with carbon tubes and uni-directional carbon strips on the bottom to provide energy and grip. The lighter weight of the wood core contributes to the shockingly agile nature of the ski overall.

Who it’s For:

Progressing skiers who are interested in learning to explore and become more well-rounded as a skier and in terms of terrain choice.

Price: $849.99

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2027 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition Skis

Overview:

Thanks to a few more applications of carbon, namely two additional carbon rods and an extra carbon laminate on top of the core, the Ripstick 102 Black Edition ticks up the performance a bit from the normal version. This allows for an increase in stability and power for skiers who are just a bit more assertive when it comes to carving turns on groomers and letting the skis run a bit faster down the fall line. These skis still fall more into the mobile and agile section of this range as they're still very light and easy to turn. When you venture into trees and other off-piste zones, it's nice to have that capacity as the skis do a great job of staying smooth and composed underfoot. The shovel is still quite flexible, though, so that's why it stays pretty close to the regular 102 in terms of approachability and demand.

Who it’s For:

Fun-loving skiers who like zippy directional skis with great turning capabilities. You want something light that still rips.

Price: $999.99

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2027 Liberty Radian 100 Skis

Overview:

With a good sense of pop and pep to go along with a sturdier build, the Liberty Radian 100 is a smooth performer with a lot of upside. Built with a blend of bamboo, poplar, and ash, the skis have a strong sense of self and a quiet overall character. We also get a partial metal laminate underfoot and carbon stringers that run the length of the ski. This is a fun build, but the shape is still very creative. This is especially true in the shovel, with gratuitous taper and rocker. In addition, the underfoot zone has a decent amount of high camber that keeps the ski peppy and energetic. The tail is more directional, with less rocker and taper than the shovels, relatively speaking. This ski at this width works great in an on-trail format due to the build and then keeps things interesting when adventure and exploration pop to the top of the day's priority list.

Who it’s For:

This ski works great on the feet of experienced skiers who want to be involved in the process. You like energy and silence at the same time.

Price: $799.99

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2027 Faction Dancer 99 Skis

Overview:

As part of the new and updated Dancer line, the 99 is a fun and zippy ski with a higher end ceiling than you may expect. Built with a poplar core and wider edges, these skis are fairly simple yet super effective in their design. The skis end up sitting on the scale at 1840 g/ski in the 177, so there's a decent mix of stability and agility here. The shape and profile also provide a nice balance between on-trail performance and off-piste versatility. We do see a good amount of camber here to go along with a dramatically rockered profile in the tips and tails. We also see Faction's use of cap construction in the rocker zones—this lessens swing weight and allows for a boost in the agility of the ski while keeping a thick core profile underfoot for power and confidence on groomers. This is a great example of a 50/50 ski for both on and off-trail skiing and performance.

Who it’s For:

Skiers who like a mix of energy and stability will love the versatility and well-rounded feel of the new Dancer 99.

Price: $829.00

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2027 Salomon QST 100 Skis

Overview:

The Salomon QST 100 is a ski that could live comfortably on many lists. It finds its way here to the 100 mm All-Mountain zone mainly due to its versatility. This is a ski that could be used any day, all day, anywhere. There's a lot of rocker and taper that allow it to be super floaty and mobile in tighter, deeper, and more technical spots while the thickness of the core and the boost of the basalt laminate create a smooth yet energetic feel in an on-trail format. The steering capabilities of these skis stands out a lot, especially in the woods. While it's on the heavy side, the QST 100 doesn't feel burdened by anything especially when soft. If it gets firm, you'll wish you had some metal but overall, the skis operate on a very high level in all sorts of conditions and terrain.

Who it’s For:

Could by anyone—especially skiers who favor woods and adventures. You prefer softer snow but don't mind a firm day from time to time.

Price: $749.95

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2027 DPS Kaizen 100 Skis

Overview:

With a lean to soft snow and a precise overall feel, the DPS Kaizen 100 is a high end ski with a more approachable attitude. The main culprits here are the lighter weight, increased rocker, shorter turn radius, and carbon-based energy. All of this does add up to a relatively exorbitant price, but you are getting a lot of sophistication and technology here as well as a Made in USA tag. These skis generate a 15-meter turn radius in all lengths, so that means the skis need rather dramatic shaping and profiling to adhere to that arc. As a result, they're quick at carving and steer very well in trees and other technical areas. It does take the top speed potential down a notch, but for skiers who like the feel of a precise floater at 100 mm wide underfoot, it's tough to beat the Kaizen 100. In the 179, we're just over 1800 grams per ski, as the carbon does help to keep the overall weight down and the mobility high.

Who it’s For:

Skiers who love a mix of precision and agility. You want great flotation without too much work.

Price: $1,795.00

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2027 K2 Mindbender 101 Skis

Overview:

The all-new K2 Mindbender 101 is a ski that could easily have landed in the Freeride category, were it not for the Reckoner 102's strong grasp on that range. Even so, with a mix of metal and aspen/paulownia wood in the core, the Mindbender 101 is a sturdy and predictable ski that just so happens to have fantastic smeary flotation and a predictable overall feel. They also use their Dark Matter damping weights to silence the ski and make them feel smooth and composed no matter the conditions or terrain. They have a bit longer of a turn radius and an equally long rocker profile in both tips and tails, so they allow for great flotation and a smeary character even at 101 mm underfoot. Featuring a full sidewall and a fun and playful flex, the Mindbender 101 is easily able to walk both sides of the all-mountain and freeride realms.

Who it’s For:

Strong and steady skiers who are looking for a narrow-ish freeride ski with strong all-mountain performance will love the new 101.

Price: $899.95

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2027 Stockli Stormrider 102 Skis

Overview:

Smoother than silk and incredibly fun to ride, the Stockli Stormrider 102 brings more of a front side feel to a wider-bodied format. Stockli will attempt to convince you that these skis are "rockered" and have off-trail capabilities, and they kind of do, but that'd leave the best parts off the table. The pure on-trail carving performance of these skis is not only incredibly fun, but also insanely rewarding. We get a mix of poplar, beech, and paulownia in these skis to go along with two sheets of metal, including their titec topsheet. At the same time, the 102 has a very flexible shovel, and that does end up putting it on the more approachable side of the spectrum. Skiers who are super aggressive and love driving their tips into the next turn may find them to be on the softer side, but that's a small group. The bigger portion of the population won't notice at all, as these skis will provide incredibly smooth and quiet composure in pure all-mountain terrain and snow.

Who it’s For:

Precise skiers with a penchant for quality. You love a smooth, silent, and powerful ski for ripping groomers, crud, chop, and beyond.

Price: $1,529.00

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2027 Faction Dancer 99 Ti Skis

Overview:

With the same footprint as the Dancer 99 but with two thin sheets of metal, the all-new Faction Dancer 99 Ti loves to turn it up a notch. The poplar core and dual-metal laminate works great in this ski, especially since they're able to keep it somewhat light at just under 2000 g/ski in the 183 cm length. Faction does a nice job here at maintaining versatility through the use of rocker and taper while the performance comes from the camber and the construction. These are shown in two fairly different zones throughout the ski. We get a lot of positive camber underfoot and a full and thick sidewall here while in the tips and tails, the ski tapers to cap and has ample rocker and taper. While the tail taper isn't quite as dramatic as the shovel, it's still there and contributes to softer snow performance and overall ease of use.

Who it’s For:

Creative all-mountain skiers who like the sound of a more interesting ski at the 99 mm width point.

Price: $879.00

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2027 Kastle Paragon 101 Skis

Overview:

The Kastle Paragon 101 is a solid all-mountain ski with a bit of freeride influence in the shovel. We love how this ski provides a high-end feel due to the awesome construction and then still is able to feel approachable and amenable to off-piste activities and adventures. Built with a blend of poplar, beech, and paulownia in the wood core, the skis also use two sheets of metal for damping and power. The thin stringers of wood allow for a thinner core profile, so these skis, despite their heft, have a somewhat flexible and compliant nature. There's also a pretty big difference between the freeride rocker and taper of the shovel versus the flatter and more directional tail. This allows the Paragon to be a great floater and amenable to variable conditions and terrain without losing out on groomer and on-piste performance. Kastle does a great job at allowing skiers to be actively involved in how much they want their ski to do when it comes to mixing conditions and styles.

Who it’s For:

Versatile skiers who like a solid feel and a playful character. You want easy mobility and agility up front and a more business-like approach in the back.

Price: $849.00

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2027 Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti Skis

Overview:

With a fun loving character and tremendous energy, the M-Pro 100 Ti from Dynastar is a dictionary definition of a 100 mm All-Mountain ski. We get a lot of benefits here in this ski, especially when it comes to versatility. The skis use Dynastar's Hybrid Core 2.0 which blends three layers of wood, one partial sheet of metal, and polyurethane sections along the sides. As a result, the skis have a ton of energy, smoothness, and power. The core is also quite thick, and the skis have a lot of camber underfoot, much like what we see in the M-Free 100. These have more of a directional shape to them, though, so the more rearward stance is rewarding of driving the shovels. At the same time, there's plenty of rocker in the tips and a good amount of taper for flotation. The tails of the skis are quite strong and need to be reckoned with before thinking this is a slightly less playful M-Free.

Who it’s For:

Above-average skiers who are looking for a pure all-mountain ski experience.

Price: $849.95

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2027 Volkl Revolt 101 Skis

Overview:

Sometimes we get on skis and find that they have no business carving as well as they do, and the Revolt 101 is one of them. Built with a multi-layer wood core, and not much else, the skis make quick work of groomers and lay down some of the most confident and inspiring turns in this category. Sure, skis like the Anomaly and Mantra have more stability and power overall, but they give up some versatility that the Revolt carries with it, mainly due to the rocker profile and taper shape. The skis are stiff, though, and they're not terribly light, so they do take a bit of work when the snow gets weird and the terrain gets tight. Other than that, this is a really fun and engaging ski for all-mountain use and it works just fine in softer snow. There's plenty of tail rocker and taper to go along with a wider and rockered shovel. As a narrower version of the Revolt 114, this ski has pared down big-mountain chops and a high-performance feel.

Who it’s For:

Anyone looking for a solid ski and a good time. You don't want or necessarily need that metallic feel but still want stout carving performance.

Price: $749.99

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2027 Rossignol Soul 102 Open Skis

Overview:

With a sturdy and predictable feel and some great energy, the Rossignol Soul 102 is a wide-bodied all-mountain ski that carves great and is super fun when the snow gets weird. These skis walk a fine line of being able to power through and over any adversity while also remaining quite deft in smaller and shorter turns. If you go long on these skis, they'll kind of take you for a ride, but if you're in the sweet spot for sizing, or even a bit shorter, you'll be rewarded with fantastic edge grip, a clean-carving capacity, and a very well-rounded skiing experience. Built with a poplar wood core, a titanal beam underfoot, and Rossignol's Line Control Technology, these skis make quick work of anything you put in front of them. They have the lighter shovels with decent rocker, a thick underfoot sidewall zone, and enough tail rocker to release from turns in sub-par conditions. This all adds up to a wonderful overall character and a smooth and capable yet somewhat demanding ski.

Who it’s For:

Strong skiers who love the planted feeling in a carved turn. You want that, but also want a bit of flotation in crud, chop, spring snow, and other adverse conditions.

Price: $799.95

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2027 Head Kore 100 Ti Skis

Overview:

These smooth and capable performers can absolutely rip carved turns on groomers and hardpack. They have a silent nature and character that we normally reserve for the Stockli conversation but in a slightly more affordable package. Built with a blend of beech and caruba to mix smoothness and zip, the skis also use two sheets of metal and a flax hybrid topsheet. They also include damping layers to keep the vibrations to a minimum. This helps keep the skis glued to the snow in a carved turn without bouncing or chattering. To keep the skis lively and interesting, Head uses a decent amount of camber underfoot, building energy into the profile of the ski to basically combat the amount of metal and beech. We have done some fun testing with different lengths, and the 177 is so much easier to use in off-piste zones while the 184 is such a confident cruiser at speed.

Who it’s For:

If you want a mix of solid feel and available energy, you'll love the mix of attributes in the Kore 100.

Price: $849.00

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2027 Nordica Enforcer 99 Skis

Overview:

We'll continute to state it as long as they continue to do it—Nordica skis just turn differently than others, and the Enforcer 99 is an incredible example of a wider all-mountain ski that absolutely tears up groomers. It's not that they have the tightest arc, or even the most sophisticated construction, but the blend of build and shape makes these skis totally demolish hard pack and groomed terrain. When you want to be more adventurous, they'll do it but do require more input on the part of the skier. We've had a blast on these skis in the bumps, trees, powder, crud, and chop, but it's not been lost on us that it takes a bit more of a toll on the legs and core. It's planted, firm, and predictable, but at the same time you can still throw it sideways if you need to because of the ski's freeride influence. With elastomer, solid wood, and two sheets of metal, this is a real-deal ski with a ton of power and predictability.

Who it’s For:

Strong skiers with a strong work ethic. You need to know what you're getting into here, but if you're aware, then you'll be rewarded with incredible performance and versatility.

Price: $849.99

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2027 Blizzard Anomaly 102 Skis

Overview:

We talk about it all the time—there's just something so fun and rewarding about getting a big, powerful ski up on edge and letting it eat. The Blizzard Anomaly 102 is a great example of just that ski. It's 102 mm underfoot, so it's easy to scoff at the potential carving performance, but when you get this ski up to speed and put the pressure on, it's insanely good. Then, if you encounter adversity in terms of conditions or terrain, the ski simply doesn't care. Anomaly 102 just charges right through anything. It's an ideal ski for variability as the ski's overall character is virtually unshakeable. We get a strong Trueblend wood core to go along with two sheets of metal. The skis use this sophistication in order to make the ski turn well without feeling too blocky or regimented. Best for wider spaces and higher speeds, the Anomaly 102 is a big mountain ski with resort capabilities.

Who it’s For:

Strong expert skiers who know what a good relationship with the fall line feels like.

Price: $849.99

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2027 Volkl Mantra 102 Skis

Overview:

With a heavy blend of precision and power, the Volkl Mantra 102 is a sublime carver with a strong yet deft feel to it. It's always been a freight train of a carver, and there's really no way to tell how fast you're going on this ski because it's so darn smooth and composed. Built with a blend of poplar and beech in the core, the skis use an original titanal frame laminate, not the tailored frame of the newer Mantra series. And why bother? This ski is not as much about sophistication and engineering as the narrower Mantras as the 102 puts way more of an emphasis on power, speed, and unforgiving control. While the width and somewhat flat profile allows this ski to stay afloat in powder, it will want to find the bottom of anything it can get purchase on. And then it'll want to carve a clean and powerful turn.

Who it’s For:

Strong and capable skiers who want power, stability, and trenching capabilities out of a wider bodied ski.

Price: $949.99

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