Top 5 ski lists

Five picks per type of ski, each one best at something different. Compared on published specs and construction, refreshed every season.

• top 5 · 2026-27The 5 best all-mountain skis of 2026-27Best all-rounderBest for hard snowBest for strong skiers who want more widthBest lightweight ski for soft snowBest for intermediates
• top 5 · 2026-27The 5 best carving skis of 2026-27Best first carving skiBest for intermediatesBest lightweight carver for advanced skiersBest for advanced skiers who want medium turnsBest for experts who want race-ski grip
• top 5 · 2026-27The 5 best beginner skis of 2026-27Best for your first days on skisBest for beginners who want to start carvingBest for progressing beginners moving to intermediateBest for women and light skiersBest for beginners who ski the whole resort
• top 5 · 2026-27The 5 best freeride skis of 2026-27Best for intermediates who leave the pisteBest all-rounder for off-piste daysBest for expert skiers who ski fastBest for advanced skiers who also want to carveBest for playful skiers
• top 5 · 2026-27The 5 best powder skis of 2026-27Best for intermediates moving into powderBest for playful skiersBest for chopped-up powderBest for experts who ski fastBest for skiers who climb for their powder
• top 5 · 2026-27The 5 best touring skis of 2026-27Best all-round touring skiBest for first-time tourersBest light ski for intermediate tourersBest for advanced freeride tourersBest ultralight ski for fit, expert tourers