These all-mountain alpine skis cater to intermediates and and experts.
ELAN M 777 A stiff, rounded ski more suitable for expert skiers than intermediate skiers. For speed and edge, the 777 would be Agent 007s choice. $850. (800) 950-8900, www.snowbizusa.com.
These all-mountain alpine skis cater to intermediates and and experts.
SALOMON SCRAMBLER 8 PILOT The super-wide tip and tail allowed easy turning on groomed and shallow powder (on par with the Head skis), and also glided superbly in calf-high powder. $845 with bindings. (800) 225-6850, www.salomonski.com. (Eric Boyd / LAT)
HEAD i.XRC 1100 CHIP SUPER RAILFLEX II A soft, round, flexing ski thats very versatile. It held like a race ski on hard pack, yet carved wide, graceful turns on groomed slopes and shallow powder. $915. (800) 874-3236, www.head.com. (Eric Boyd / LAT)
VÖLKL SUPERSPORT 5 STAR Minimal flex, extraordinary grip in turns and immediate responsiveness make this a high-skill performance product. Definitely not for the faint of heart. $985 with bindings. (603) 298-0314, www.volkl.com. (Eric Boyd / LAT)
