The Wingman 86 Black Edition is the flagship of the Wingman line, a wider all-mountain ski built with both titanal and carbon reinforcements for skiers who want serious power and damping in a versatile resort-going package. It's a ski with real heft and authority underfoot that still has the width to handle softer snow when conditions allow.

Why we like it:

The blend of mono titanal and carbon is what makes this ski tick. You get the smooth, locked-in feel that comes from metal underfoot, but the carbon rods and UD carbon edge bands add a layer of liveliness that keeps the ski from feeling dead or sluggish. It's a sophisticated build that genuinely earns its Black Edition badge.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert skiers looking for a powerful, premium-feeling all-mountain ski with serious frontside chops. Best for stronger skiers who want damping and edge hold without giving up versatility.

Highlights:

PowerLine Technology is the foundation of the Wingman line, and the Black Edition takes it to its full potential. A single sheet of mono titanal underfoot delivers the damping, stability, and edge hold that you expect from a metal ski, while the Tubelite woodcore keeps the swing weight reasonable for a 86-underfoot all-mountain ski. Layered on top, carbon rods add structural pop and rebound, and UD carbon edge bands sharpen up the edge response so the ski feels precise and responsive without ever feeling vague. SST slanted sidewalls keep power flowing directly to the edge, and the Amphibio profile (rocker on the outside edge, camber on the inside) makes turn initiation easy while maintaining real grip when you commit. The integrated Fusion binding system rounds out the package with a flex profile tuned to work with the ski. The sintered base is fast and durable.

Things to consider:

This is a premium, high-performance ski that demands active skiing; it's not the most forgiving option for skiers who are still building technique. It also leans more frontside than freeride at this width, so skiers who want more soft-snow performance should look at wider all-mountain options.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size. If you're between sizes, faster skiers and those who like long arcs can size up; carving-focused skiers can size down.