When a high-pressure system has been sitting over our home resort for too long we click into the Volkl Kendo 88 Ski and head for the groomers. This ski absolutely eats up frontside terrain thanks to its combination of narrow waist, tight turn radius, and powerful construction.

The 88mm waist lets us get from edge to edge in a split second, encouraging us to ski fast and take risks. Meanwhile, the 3D sidecut radius means we can trust these skis through tight slalom-like turns and wide open full throttle gs turns alike. Finally the titanal laminate and powerful poplar core provide a damn ride and excellent durability.