Folsom Gambit

My legs were so tired at Powder Week, I could hardly stand up. Then I clicked into the Gambits, and suddenly everything was OK. These skis are both solid and maneuverable. Their lightweight core is made of poplar and bamboo; carbon fiber stringers add dampening and torsional rigidity. They’re soft enough in the tip and tail to be playful and forgiving, and fat enough to float in the deep. A low-profile rocker makes smear turns fun, but there’s still plenty of ski to stand up and go straight. Camber underfoot allows solid edging on steep chalk.- Emily Stifler