THE 2023 PEOPLE’S SKI TEST PREVIEW
Now that the year’s latest and greatest skis are arriving at your local ski shop, in an effort to help determine which...
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – ROSSIGNOL BLACKOPS HOLYSHRED
ROSSIGNOL BLACKOPS HOLYSHRED
Category: Freeride
Lengths: 162, 172, 182, 192
Dimensions: 131/98/121
Radius: 19m @ 182
MSRP: $749
More info: rossignol.com
“The Rossignol Blackops Holyshred is a perfect stepping stone of a ski for any intermediate skier who’s looking to develop into a bonafide all mountain rider. The thing I liked most about it was the consistency of the flex through the tip and tail, which felt in tune with what was going on underfoot, and allowed for a lot of feedback to the skier. It excelled in everything from low to mid-angle terrain, hardpack, tight trees and bumps, and responded well to minor adjustments in technique, which is a great tool for learning, and would help anyone dial in their skills before moving on up to a bigger, stiffer and more rockered pow ski.” –Sean Ennis
Reviewer’s Rating: On Piste: 8/10 • Off Piste: 7.5/10
Average Rating: On Piste: 7/10 • Off Piste: 7/10
REVIEWER BIO:
Sean Ennis
Age: 24 / Height: 5’7” / Weight: 145 lbs / Occupation: Tree Planter
As the youngest and therefore most spry of our testers, Sean Ennis likes tackling steep and technical lines, smashing bumps and ripping groomers, all in an effort to make the most out of any type of terrain and condition. A tree planter in the summer and part-time freeski coach at Red Mountain Resort in the winter, Ennis spends a lot of time touring, and rode a fully rockered, 118-millimetre-underfoot ski in a 186-centimetre length for the majority of last winter, but isn’t opposed to the odd love affair with a flat-tailed directional charger.
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THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – BLIZZARD HUSTLE 10
There are plenty of touring skis on the market, but with the all-new Hustle 10, Blizzard has taken a different approach by focusing on downhill performance first, and then making it into a lightweight uphill machine.
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – BLIZZARD RUSTLER 10
The Blizzard Rustler 10 is a reliable and agile all-mountain ski that tackled any type of terrain with poise and ease.
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – BLIZZARD SHEEVA 11
The Blizzard Sheeva 11 is the perfect example of a versatile ski. It performed well in both soft and hard pack conditions, and was able to handle all sorts of variable terrain.
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – DYNASTAR M-FREE 108
The Dynastar M-Free 108 is a light, nimble and amazing freeride ski that was easy to operate and manoeuvre all over the mountain in any type of snow conditions.
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – DYNASTAR M-FREE 99
It’s hard to put into words just how much I loved the Dynastar M-Free 99, as it’s one of the most dependable and versatile pair of planks that I’ve had the joy of clicking into.
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – DYNASTAR E-PRO 99
If you’re like me, you dream about powder skis and touring skis, but give little thought to the ski you’re on 90 per cent of the time—the every day ski. The E-Pro 99 changed that for me.
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – FACTION MANA 3
The all-new Faction Mana 3 is the perfect compromise between the directional versus double rocker dilemma.
THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST – FACTION PRODIGY 3
As much as we would all love to ski fresh tracks all day, every day, the reality is, if you want to get after it, some days you’re going to be crushing pre-loved pow.
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