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Best Skis 2025-2026 Season

Best Skis 2025-2026 Season

Best Skis for the 2025-2026 Season

Posted by Buckman's Ski & Snowboard Shops on Monday, December 1, 2025

As the snow starts to fall and the mountains call, it's time to gear up for an epic ski season. The experts at Buckman's have rounded up the best skis 2026 has to offer. Whether you're tackling groomers or floating through powder, these skis will elevate your game. From all-mountain crushers to park-ready twins, explore our curated list of the top skis for the 2025-2026 season for men, women and kids.

Best New 2026 Skis for Men

In the men's category, we've picked the best 2026 skis for every style and ability level.

Völkl Mantra M7

Price: $929.99
Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184 centimeters
Radius: 13.7, 15.2, 16.8, 17.9 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 139-96-121 millimeters

The Völkl Mantra M7 is an excellent ski for advanced to expert skiers seeking performance on groomers and in variable conditions. The Tailored Titanal Frame provides stability and torsional stiffness, while Tailored Carbon Tips deliver responsive edge control. You get a damp, controlled ride that performs across all terrain.

Atomic Bent 100

Price: $649.95
Lengths: 158, 165, 172, 179, 186 centimeters
Radius: 16.5, 17, 18, 19, 19.5 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 115-100-124.5, 116.5-100-126, 118-100-127.5, 119-100-128.5, 120-100-129.5 millimeters

The Atomic Bent 100 is a versatile, do-it-all ski that handles everything from freestyle to freeride. Carve groomers, hit side features and float in powder without switching skis. Built with a Light Woodcore for a playful feel and agile handling, the HRZN 3D Bent tips and tails make for seamless turn transitions anywhere on the mountain.

Salomon Addikt Pro 76

Price: $999.95
Lengths: 163, 170, 177 centimeters
Radius: 13, 14, 15 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 124-76-108, 125-76-109, 125-76-109 millimeters

The Salomon Addikt Pro 76 is made for carving on groomers. Motion Tail technology and full sandwich sidewalls provide quick transitions from edge to edge and superior edge grip, allowing you to charge confidently in any snow condition.

HEAD Kore 94 Ti

Price: $748.95
Lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177, 184 centimeters
Radius: 11.8, 13.3, 14.7, 16.3, 17.9 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 127-91-112, 128-92-114, 130-93-115, 131-94-116, 132-95-117 millimeters

The HEAD Kore 94 Ti is a lightweight freeride ski designed to let you take on the whole mountain — groomers, trees, bowls and off-piste. With its Karuba-Beech wood core and dual Titanal layers, you get the perfect balance of stability and nimbleness. Plus, the re-engineered tip and tail rocker provides edge hold on groomers and lift in soft snow.

Blizzard Rustler 9

Price: $799.95
Lengths: 168, 174, 180, 186 centimeters
Radius: 15, 16, 17, 18 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 128.5-96-118, 129-96-118.5, 131.5-96-121, 132-98-121.5 millimeters

The Blizzard Rustler 9 is an all-mountain ski for intermediate to advanced skiers looking to improve and explore. The TrueBlend Free Woodcore keeps the Rustler 9 energetic and easy to handle across varying snow conditions, delivering a fun but forgiving ride.

Stöckli Stormrider 95

Price: $1,489.00
Lengths: 170, 176, 182 centimeters
Radius: 15.6, 17, 18.35 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 132-95-120 millimeters

The Stöckli Stormrider 95 is for the skier who demands precision and performance across the mountain. Its subtle rocker and solid metal construction provide stability and edge grip on hard snow, as well as excellent float in soft conditions.

Top-Rated 2026 Skis for Women

These skis are designed specifically for female skiers, striking the perfect balance of performance and accessibility. Here are the best 2026 skis in the women's category.

Blizzard Black Pearl 88

Price: $749.95
Lengths: 146, 152, 158, 164, 170 centimeters
Radius: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 125-88-107, 125.5-88-107.5, 126-88-108, 126.5-88-108.5, 127.5-88-109.5 millimeters

The Blizzard Black Pearl 88 is an iconic, bestselling ski for a reason. It's the go-to all-mountain ski for intermediate to expert skiers. The new TrueBlend woodcore and FluxForm Women's Specific Design (W.S.D.) construction delivers confidence and stability across the entire mountain, no matter the condition.

Blizzard Black Pearl 84

Price: $699.95
Lengths: 146, 152, 158, 164, 170 centimeters
Radius: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 122-84-105, 122.5-84-105.5, 123-84-106, 123.5-84-106.5, 124.5-84-107.5 millimeters

The Blizzard Black Pearl 84 is the frontside-focused sibling to the Black Pearl 88. It features a women's-specific TrueBlend woodcore, FluxForm W.S.D. construction and a narrow 84mm waist to deliver lively carving and quick edge-to-edge transitions. It's the ideal ski if you spend most of your time on groomers.

Nordica Santa Ana 92

Price: $749.95
Lengths: 150, 155, 161, 167 centimeters
Radius: 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 119.5-92-107.5, 120.5-92-108.5, 122-92-110, 123-92-111 millimeters

The Nordica Santa Ana 92 is made for the advanced skier who likes to drive their skis hard. Featuring a wood core combined with elastomer Pulse core and metal construction, it delivers a beautifully smooth and stable ride. With outstanding edge hold, the Santa Ana makes for precise and powerful turns across any terrain.

HEAD Absolut Joy With Protector Binding

Price: $798.95
Lengths: 143, 148, 153, 158, 163 centimeters
Radius: 10.8, 11.7, 12.7, 13.7, 14.8 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 122-80-108 millimeters

The HEAD Absolut Joy with Protector Binding is the perfect system for beginner to intermediate skiers developing their carving skills on groomers. With HEAD's Better Balance technology and a lightweight design, turning initiation becomes easy and you can build confidence. Thanks to the integrated Protector binding, skiers can enjoy a safe and secure setup.

Blizzard Phoenix R13 CA

Price: $749.95
Lengths: 145, 150, 155, 160, 165 centimeters
Radius: 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 122-76-102, 123-76-103, 124-76-104, 125-76-105, 125-76-105 millimeters

The Blizzard Phoenix R13 CA is a frontside carving ski for intermediate to advanced skiers. The narrow 76mm waist, W.S.D., multiradius sidecut, and TrueBlend Piste woodcore deliver quick and precise turns with the versatility to cruise or carve at any speed on groomed slopes.

Atomic Maven 88 CTI

Price: $699.95
Lengths: 147, 153, 159, 165 centimeters
Radius: 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 115-86-100, 117-86.5-102, 119-87-104, 121-87.5-106 millimeters

The Atomic Maven 88 CTI is a new, innovative all-mountain ski for those who want a powerful but lightweight ride. Carbon-Titanal-Insert (CTI) construction combines carbon and titanal for consistent flex, delivering stability from tip to tail, boosted power, improved balance and a better snow feel.

Best 2026 Skis for Kids

Set your mini shredder up for success with the right gear — it goes a long way toward building a love for skiing. We've picked the top 2025-2026 skis in the kids category that are genuinely fun to ride and easy to learn on.

Atomic Bent Chetler Mini Skis With Bindings

Price: $529.95-$609.95
Lengths: 133, 143, 153 centimeters
Radius: 12.4, 15.5, 14 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 119.1-91-109.4, 120.8-92-110.9, 122.3-93-112.4 millimeters

The Atomic Bent Chetler Mini Skis with L6 GW or M10 GW Bindings are the youth version of the legendary Bent ski. It's designed for adventurous kids who want to ski park to powder. Featuring a densolite core that dampens vibrations, a Dura Cap Sidewall that delivers edge grip on hardpack, it makes for a steady and smooth ride.

Atomic Bent Chetler Mini (Ski Only)

Price: $449.95
Lengths: 153 centimeters
Radius: 14 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 122.3-93-112.4

The Atomic Bent Chetler Mini is the same great ski as the package version, making it perfect for parents who already have bindings or want to choose their own. With its forgiving nature and all-mountain design, the Bent Chetler Mini is an excellent option for kids developing their skills.

Atomic Redster J4

Price: $359.95
Lengths: 120, 130, 140, 150 centimeters
Radius: 9, 10, 11, 12 meters
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 109-67-91, 110.5-67.5-93, 112-67.5-95, 113.5-68-97 millimeters

The Atomic Redster J4 is designed for young racers or kids serious about taking their carving to the next level on groomers. Race-inspired construction delivers edge grip and stability for higher speeds. Plus, with Atomic racing colors, it looks fast, too.

Shop Ski Gear This Season at Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops

The best skis of the 2025-2026 season bring an exciting array of options for every type of skier. Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops is passionate about helping you find the perfect pair of planks to elevate your skiing experience. Whether you're a beginner looking for professional advice or an expert seeking to upgrade, our knowledgeable staff is here to guide you through our 2026 ski preview.

Take advantage of the best skis 2026 has to offer. Visit Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops today or shop our full ski gear collection online.

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