The 2025 Salomon Stance 84 paired with the Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings continues to be a dependable setup for skiers seeking all-mountain versatility with a focus on frontside performance. The 84’s robust construction, featuring both Titanal and carbon, allows it to excel on fresh corduroy and provides impressive stability at speed through crud, mank, and other challenging conditions. The width and rocker ensure sufficient float for enjoyable soft-snow adventures off the beaten path. We paired the 84 with the Marker Griffon 13 ID because of the Griffon’s precision and reliability for all mountain and freeride skiers. With a robust construction and all the best tech, the Griffon 13 is a popular high-performance binding choice for wider-bodied skis for good reason.

Why we like it:

The Stance 84 stands out as one of the most approachable and high-performance frontside-oriented all-mountain skis available, making it a top choice for a variety of skiers.

Who it's for:

Intermediate and advanced skiers will appreciate the Stance 84 for its blend of approachability and high performance.

Highlights:

For 2025, the Stance 84 remains unchanged, a testament to its successful design. Salomon has created a fun, versatile ski that caters to many skiers' needs. The ski features a full Poplar wood core enhanced with a Titanal plate underfoot for added power and grip on firm snow. Carbon stringers extend from this metal plate into the tip and tail, delivering an energetic feel and quick edge-to-edge transitions. The vertical sidewalls transition to cap construction at the tip and tail, working with the rocker and progressive taper to facilitate easy maneuvering through bumps and technical terrain. As we’ve come to expect from Marker, there’s no shortage of tech packed into the Griffon 13 binding. Marker’s Triple Pivot Elite Toe and Inter-pivot 3 Freeride Heel systems work in tandem to provide improved edge grip and control, as well as helping to mitigate vibrations for a smooth ride. A cleverly placed anti-ice rail sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape off those pesky clumps of snow and ice that accumulate on the sole of your boot. With Multinorm (MN) boot compatibility, the Griffon 13 is a versatile and reliable choice for a huge range of skiers and applications.

Things to consider:

While the Stance 84 offers excellent performance, its top-end stability might not meet the needs of very aggressive skiers due to the lack of metal in the tip and tail. Additionally, although it handles a few inches of fresh snow well, there are better options for those specifically seeking powder days.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These skis are true to size.