Whipit review

Overview

The Whipit is J skis' 90 mm carbon-built freestyle-leaning all-mountain twin — Jason Levinthal's answer to skiers who want park pop and playfulness on a ski that still carves and holds an edge on firm snow. Verified sidecut at 178 cm is 113-90-110 mm with a 20 m radius, and the ski weighs roughly 1870 g per single at that length. Four lengths are offered: 164, 171, 178 and 184 cm. The rocker profile is J skis' Parabolic 4-Radius Rocker: a very short 2 mm x 28 cm rocker at both tip and tail with 2 mm underfoot camber — closer to a fully cambered twin than a rocker-heavy freestyle ski.

On-snow performance

The 20 m radius sidecut is longer than most 90 mm twins, which shifts the Whipit's on-piste behaviour toward medium-to-long carves rather than short-turn park runs. The short 2 mm rocker keeps the ski chattering-free on firm snow while still lifting the tips over crud. Roughly 1870 g at 178 cm places it well below titanal 90 mm all-mountain skis in weight — the carbon layup delivers snap and low swing weight, so it feels quick in tight spots and holds pop when you load it. Off piste it holds a line in packed snow but is not built for deep powder. In park it will ollie and press, but the sidecut is longer than a dedicated park twin like the Skibladezzz.

Construction & specs explained

The Whipit uses pre-cured, pre-stretched carbon fiber laminates over a wood core — J skis notes these carbon laminates are roughly twice the cost of standard fiberglass but deliver more stored energy per gram. Sidecut at 178 cm: 113-90-110 mm, radius 20 m, mount roughly centered as a twin. Rocker profile is the Parabolic 4-Radius: a smooth curve from camber to tip with 2 mm x 28 cm rocker at both ends and 2 mm camber underfoot. Length options are 164, 171, 178 and 184 cm.

Who it's for & comparisons

Compared to the J skis Allplay, the Whipit is narrower (90 vs 96 mm) and more carbon-driven, with a longer radius that trades some short-turn playfulness for edge hold on groomers. Against the Armada Edollo the Whipit is lighter and pop-focused rather than heavy-hitting freestyle. The Head Oblivion 94 is a closer competitor in weight but is a truer park shape; Whipit sits somewhere in between park and all-mountain.

Pros, cons and verdict

Pros

• Light carbon layup (~1870 g at 178 cm) makes it quick edge-to-edge and easy to swing.
• Twin shape with center-ish mount opens up switch skiing and buttering.
• 20 m radius holds a longer carve than most park twins.
• Available in four lengths (164–184 cm), covering park teens through taller freestyle skiers.

Cons

• Not built for deep powder — 90 mm is a firm-snow width.
• Longer radius than a dedicated slopestyle twin — short-turn park spins take work.
• Carbon layup can feel slightly chattery in heavy chop compared to titanal peers.
• Limited edition drop model — colorway availability rotates.

Verdict: A light, poppy 90 mm carbon twin for skiers who split time between park and all-mountain groomers and want a ski that will still hold an edge. Best for playful advanced skiers who want a twin shape without giving up all their carving.