A pick of the best 2023 Women’s All-Mountain Skis, featured in our mega Gear Guide. Order your copy here for the full, in-depth reviews, as well as more Freeriding, Piste and Freetouring setups, boots, poles, bindings, packs, airbags, goggles. It’s big…
K2 Mindbender 90 C
£475
Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170
Radius: 14.5m @ 163
Dimensions: 127-90-113 @ 163
Weight per ski: N/A
k2snow.com
THEY SAY
The Mindbender 90C W is for intermediate to advanced skiers looking for a lightweight option that’s comfortable going beyond the groomers. Built with our Spectral Braid technology and All-Terrain Rocker profile, this is a lively, agile freeride solution for women that inspires confidence anywhere on the mountain.
WE SAY
A guaranteed crowd pleaser that just wants to have a good time, the Mindbender 90 C is the ski-equivalent of a headline act on the main stage at Glasto. Fun, fresh and funky, it’s a ski that everyone will want to hang with. A best mate who will get you busting out your best all-mountain moves from first lift to après.
BEST FOR
Ideal for intermediates right up to expert level all-mountain and aspiring freeriders who appreciate skis with an easy-going personality. Cruise the resort, nip off the side or slap on a hybrid touring binding and hike off in search of freshies – the confidence-inspiring Mindbender 90 C will be with you all the way.
Armada Reliance 92 Ti
£560
Lengths 156, 164, 172, 180
Radius 16.5m @ 164
Dimensions 133-92-116 @ 164
Weight per ski 1,625g @ 164 armadaskis.com
THEY SAY
When you don’t know what the mountain is going to throw your way, reach for the Reliance 92 Ti. Six inches of fresh overnight? It’s ready. Bulletproof groomers? No sweat. Any day in any conditions, the Reliance 92 Ti has your back.
WE SAY
It’s definitely a charger, so you may want to size down to find that maneuverability sweet spot. It doesn’t get held up by anything in its path, so stay on top of it or it may shoot away with you.
BEST FOR
Built for advanced to expert female skiers who pin it to win it.
Blizzard Sheeva 9
£450
Lengths 148, 157, 164, 172
Radius 14m @ 164
Dimensions 124-92-114
Weight per ski 1,790g
blizzard-tecnica.com
THEY SAY
The Sheeva 9 is an all-mountain freeride ski that loves everything the mountain can throw at it. A one-ski quiver, designed specifically for the progressive female all-mountain freeride skier.
WE SAY
Confidence-inspiring, dependable, fun and versatile, the Sheeva 9 combines all the features we look for in an all-mountain ski.
BEST FOR
Ideal for confident all-mountain skiers who like a sturdy ski that packs an all-mountain punch.
Völkl Kenja 88
£620
Lengths 149, 156, 163, 170
Radius 13m @ 163
Dimensions 120-88-113 @ 163
Weight per ski 1,701g @ 163
voelkl.com
THEY SAY
For women and girls who don’t want to commit to just one style or one area of use.
WE SAY
Accessible, confidence inspiring and mega versatile – built to take you places.
BEST FOR
Intermediate to advanced skiers looking for a ski that will open the door to a whole new all-mountain world.
