Best Skis 2024. I tend to gravitate towards skis that feel nimble and can easily initiate turns at all speeds, whether on harder snow or in tight trees. One or two beefy daily drivers still made our list, but skiers will find plenty of choices to suit any skier style in this year’s crop of the best frontside skis.

Skiing experts ian hamilton and luke hinz tested the 2024 atomic maverick 86 c skis in the carving, freestyle, and freeride categories. Testers filled out feedback cards with an open format.