Men's Freeride midfat ski reviews 2013

The Blizzard Bonafide was a reveiwers favourite. It's a remarkably efficient and energetic ski, both on and off piste. A relatively demanding ski, it's a good choice for good to expert skiers who want to cut tracks in the soft stuff and are looking for a ski that performs well on all types of terrains and has real character.

The Cham 87 scored well in the past and would no doubt have scored better and even got a reviewers "Coup de coeur" if we'd had longer skis to test. It's an excellent ski that corresponds well to the 50% piste/50% hors-piste programme. It's extremely easy to handle, enjoyable and playful. We recommend it for all average to very good skiers/freeriders who're looking for a versatile ski that... Read on

The Scott Venture is an excellent ski that will suit good to very good, lighweight or medium-size skiers who're looking for a good pair of sticks for use on groomed runs, but which are also really easy to handle off-piste.

The Hardside Adventure is a very good 30% piste/70% off-piste ski that will be snapped up by freeriders who want a ski to enjoy the powder or the corridors and that still manages to cruise the groomers.

The 999 Alu is a relatively demanding ski that requires vigilance. It's a tool for an advanced skier looking for a well-balanced and versatile ski.

The Experience 88 is a high performer on the groomers, but is not really comfortable enough off-piste to feature in the Freeride Midfat category. We would recommend it for good skiers who enjoy carving long turns at high speed on groomed runs and who like to get off the beaten track from time to time.