With the Atomic Bent 110mm & 90mm, Atomic is expanding its Bent line to a total of seven skis and closing the remaining gaps in these popular widths.
At Black Diamond, cosmetic changes have been made to the Helio Carbon.
The new Blizzard Unisex Ski Hustle stands between the Zero G and Sheeva/ Rustler in terms of weight and performance. Blizzard is discovering the freetouring sector with the 157cm - 192cm long ski, which is available in the following widths (Hustle 9: 94mm, Hustle 10: 102mm, Hustle 11: 114mm). Weight and performance should make ski touring as well as ski resort tours possible.
The Zero G LT is a new touring ski with a special carbon construction, which is even available in an 80mm centre width for skimo races.
Elan takes a big step towards weight optimisation and expands its range with the Ripstick Tour - a lightweight unisex ski touring ski in the following lengths and centre widths: 88mm, 94mm and 104mm - 88 in 156cm - 184cm, 94 in 164cm - 185 cm, 104 in 173cm - 187 cm.
Faction Skis has parted ways with Candide Thovex, so his line is being replaced by the new La Machine freetouring ski. Two-layer carbon, a relatively soft flex, paulownia wood core and a pronounced rocker make the Machine the ski of choice for backcountry freestylers. Available in 91mm, 99mm, 109mm and for the good days in 126mm.
Also new from Faction is the Mana model. A relatively light freeride and all-mountain twin tip, which should also have potential for the "big lines". Made from sustainably produced poplar wood, the ski will be available in 102mm, 112mm and 119mm centre widths.
The unisex Dictator series has been renamed Dancer and has been given a graphic overhaul.
Fischer is focussing on the new Ranger series, which is intended to cover all areas of skiing. The skis, which are available in many different lengths and centre widths, also focus more on sustainable materials in production. For the first time, the 90mm to 102mm widths are even available in two colours per model. This means that nothing stands in the way of a perfectly coordinated outfit.
K2 is expanding its range with the new Dispatch series: a unisex touring ski in the centre widths: 120mm, 110mm and 101mm. The larger radius than the Waybback series and the impressive weight make it clear that the focus here is on downhill performance!
The popular Mindbender series gets a little more tail rocker and a titanal layer for more edge stability. Apart from that, everything remains the same.
Line connects two existing series with the new Blade Optic series and creates a mixture of the two series Vision (shape) and Blade (construction). The new model is available in 92mm, 96mm, 104mm and 114mm.
Nordica will be offering the new Unleashed series for the coming season. A freeride twintip with less rocker than the popular Enforcer, but with a wood core and a soft, pleasant ride. Available in 108mm, 98mm and 90mm - the latter two centre widths are still available as women's models.