Salomon Rockette 92

With the Rockette 92, I am reminded of things I love: spread eagles, halfpipe airs, skiing switch, and, of course, more spread eagles. This ski's full twin rocker shape, wood-core makeup, and sandwich sidewalls make it remarkably stable, yet surfy and playful. luckily for me, the ski transitions effortlessly from park to powder to national park and then spring slush. Once the domain of just pow skis, rocker means the 92mm-waisted Rockette won't hook an edge when you rail a turn, spin off a jump, or ride backward. These sticks have the ability to make ski ballet trendy again. - Heidi Lauterbach