S80 OPEN £400

Construction:
Wood core, metal laminate, mini cap

The S80 Open Freeride is an all-round performer in the mould of the Bandits of yore - you know, the skis that started the freeride movement about a decade ago. It's got a touch of front and rear rocker and a lot of beef in the construction for the price point (in the form of metal laminate). It's a pretty versatile ski but it feels less lively than, say, the Zeniths.