A good freestyle ski needs to deliver enough pop to boost tricks, stability to make stomp landings, and a construction that can take repeated impacts. Thanks to their twin-tip shape, these models perform just as well skiing forwards as they do in switch and make spins and manoeuvres on features much easier.
Our selection brings together skis that are strong in the terrain park, but also versatile enough for piste skiing and, for some, to enjoy the side country. Discover the freestyle skis that have caught our eye for the season ahead.
| Ski | Ability | Waist width (mm) | Gender | Benefit | Ease of use /5 | Powder /5 | Piste /5 | Freestyle /5 |
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| Black Crows Captis | Intermediate - Advanced | 90 | Men's | Easy to ski and grippy on groomers | **** | *** | **** | ** |
| Black Crows Camox | Intermediate - Advanced | 97 | Men's | The widest men’s model, balanced between piste and fresh snow | *** | *** | *** | ** |
| K2 Reckoner 92 | Intermediate - Advanced | 92 | Men's | Highly versatile twin-tip, for the park as well as switch skiing on groomers | **** | *** | *** | **** |
| Armada Arv 94 Madsteez | Intermediate - Advanced | 94 | Men's | Plenty of pop and stability for the park | *** | *** | *** | ***** |
| Armada Bdog 94 | Advanced - Expert | 94 | Men's | Soft tips and tails for presses and jibbing | *** | *** | ** | ***** |
| Head Oblivion 79 | Intermediate - Advanced | 79 | Men's | Narrowest model (79 mm), quick edge-to-edge on groomers | **** | * | *** | ***** |
| Atomic Bent 90 | Intermediate - Advanced | 90 | Unisex | Narrowest unisex model, comfortable in fresh snow | *** | *** | *** | ** |
| Line Honey Badger | Beginner - Intermediate | 92 | Unisex | The only model suitable for beginners | **** | * | ** | **** |
| Zag Slap 92 Purple | Intermediate - Advanced | 92 | Unisex | Carving-focused, easy to pivot | *** | *** | **** | ** |
| Faction Prodigy 2 | Intermediate - Advanced | 98 | Unisex | Widest model (98 mm), strong park DNA | *** | *** | *** | **** |
Men's models
Black Crows Captis
The Black Crows Captis is a men's all-mountain ski with a freestyle bias, equally at home from groomed runs to the side country. Its double rocker and twin-tip shape make pivoting and skiing in switch easier, supported by a poplar core reinforced with fibreglass.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is one of the easiest skis in the selection to get to grips with, and one of the best at holding an edge on groomed snow.
Who is it ideal for?
Choose it if you already have solid fundamentals and mainly ski groomers and side hits. Perfect for trying a different style and discovering the rich sensations of freestyle skiing.
Key strengths:
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Ease of use
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Grip
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Manoeuvrability
Black Crows Camox
The Black Crows Camox is an all-mountain freestyle ski that eats up piste, side country, light powder and spring snow, letting you land tricks anywhere. Its twin-tip shape allows switch skiing and its poplar core with ash pocket reinforcements brings rebound and progressive flex.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the widest men’s model in the selection, with a 97 mm waist. It therefore favours the side country and softer snow, while still being approachable and handling well on groomers.
Who is it ideal for?
For skiers already well advanced in their progression, confident across the whole mountain, who want a playful ski capable of pivoting anywhere and exploring outbounds.
Key strengths:
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Float
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Pivot
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Forgiveness
K2 Reckoner 92
The K2 Reckoner 92 is a men’s freestyle ski with an all-mountain bias, playful and intuitive to ride, equally at ease in the terrain park, in switch or on the slopes. Its All-Terrain Twin Rocker profile makes pivoting and landings easier, built around an Aspen core strengthened with a triaxial weave.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the most well-rounded twin-tip in the bunch: its All-Terrain Twin Rocker gives it just as much park ability as it has on the rest of the mountain.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced skiers, confident enough to move around the whole resort, who want one ski for the park and the rest of the ski area.
Key strengths:
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Versatility
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Switch
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Forgiveness
Armada Arv 94 Madsteez
The Armada Arv 94 Madsteez is a playful all-mountain freestyle ski, designed to move from the park to the side country while encouraging creativity. Its double rocker promotes switch skiing and smooth transitions, while its poplar core reinforced with ash ensures stability and pop for getting airborne.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the most park-oriented ski that remains within reach of skiers still progressing: it delivers plenty of pop while staying stable on landings.
Who is it ideal for?
For riders already comfortable and well advanced in their progression, moving from the park to the side country and wanting pop without sacrificing stability.
Key strengths:
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Pop
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Stability
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Responsiveness
Armada Bdog 94
The Armada Bdog 94, Phil Casabon’s signature ski, is a versatile and forgiving freestyle ski. Its Freestyle Rocker and Circle Flex with soft tips and tails favour presses and butters, while still leaving enough in reserve to venture out of the park.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the ski for the most talented riders in the selection: the only one fitted with Circle Flex, whose soft tips and tails open the door to presses, butters and the wildest tricks for anyone skilled enough to tame it.
Who is it ideal for?
For seasoned skiers with a solid freestyle technical background, who live for jibbing, presses and butters.
Key strengths:
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Flex
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Presses & butters
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Creativity
Head Oblivion 79
The Head Oblivion 79 is an approachable men's all-mountain freestyle ski, to be ridden with a taste for risk and fearlessness. Narrow underfoot, it stays quick edge to edge on groomers, and its twin-tip shape means you can ski in any direction to send it at the slightest terrain feature.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the narrowest ski in the selection (79 mm), so it is the quickest edge to edge on groomed snow, while still keeping a very playful character.
Who is it ideal for?
For skiers who are already solid on their feet and confident on groomers, who want to discover freestyle and learn switch without wrestling with their kit.
Key strengths:
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Agility
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Easy to ski
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Switch
Unisex models
Atomic Bent 90
The Atomic Bent 90 is a unisex all-mountain ski designed to cover the whole resort, from groomers and the side country to the park. Its tip rocker with HRZN Tech helps it stay on top in shallow fresh snow, and its traditional camber keeps a precise edge hold on hardpack. It is a do-it-all ski that can be ridden in switch, ideal for getting into freestyle if you are already confident on skis.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the narrowest unisex model in the selection, a worthwhile compromise for gaining manoeuvrability without giving up side country sessions.
Who is it ideal for?
For skiers well advanced in their progression, looking for a ski that can hold on hard snow while still offering float as soon as you leave groomers.
Key strengths:
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Versatility
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Stability
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Grip
Line Honey Badger
The Line Honey Badger is a unisex freestyle ski, versatile and forgiving, made for having fun everywhere, from the park to the side country. Its twin-tip shape is easy to ski or land on in switch and its Aspen core with Carbon Ollieband provides the pop needed for ollies, jibs and kickers.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the most approachable ski in the selection: the one that lets you get started in freestyle and throw your first tricks with proper kit.
Who is it ideal for?
For those who are still working on the basics or reinforcing them and want to get into the park, learn switch and have fun all over the mountain.
Key strengths:
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Approachability
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Pop
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Jib
Zag Slap 92 Purple
The ZAG Slap 92 Purple is a playful all-mountain ski for those who treat the resort like a playground. Its twin-tip shape and double rocker let you ride in switch, recover landings both ways and pivot the ski off the slightest input, whether on a bump, a couloir entrance or a terrain park feature. The medium flex absorbs impacts without going soft, while the traditional camber underfoot preserves edge hold on hard snow. With a 92 mm waist and a multi-radius sidecut, it remains comfortable in short and long turns.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the only ski fitted with Adaptive Pivot Control and a multi-radius shape: it lets you choose your pace and intensity.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced skiers who are confident on piste and want to explore beyond and change their skiing style over the course of a single day.
Key strengths:
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Pace
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Pivot
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Creativity
Faction Prodigy 2
The Faction Prodigy 2 is the brand’s best-selling unisex model, an all-mountain ski with strong park DNA for riding all terrains. Its poplar core balances softness and pop to dial in butters on rollers, while retaining enough stiffness for carving.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the widest ski in the selection (98 mm): a strong park-oriented ski that still keeps plenty of float in the side country and light powder.
Who is it ideal for?
For skiers already comfortable and well advanced in their progression, who want a ski with strong park DNA that can keep up with them anywhere on the hill.
Key strengths:
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Pop
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Landings
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Park
