The best piste/performance skis of the 2026-2027 season

Glisshop has selected the best piste skis of the moment for you, so you can stay at the top of your game with models that are stable, fast, explosive and easy to manoeuvre. Performance is always there, with ever more advanced technologies and refined materials that ensure lightness, torsional rigidity and bite on the turns. Among our selection of the season’s best piste skis, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. Some offer more comfort and approachability while remaining technical, others are a little less playful, more precise and more powerful, and some even bring a touch of versatility so you can stay comfortable on any type of snow.

Comparison table

Men

Rossignol Hero Mt Ca Konect

The Hero Mt Ca Konect from Rossignol is a men’s piste ski, built for precise turns on groomed slopes. Its waist, traditional camber and tip rocker offer excellent grip, quick turn initiation and responsive handling at high speed.

What sets it apart from the rest?

Its construction includes carbon but no Titanal, delivering a ski that is light yet still very stable and powerful.

Who is it ideal for?

For accomplished, sporty skiers who are technically confident and looking for a precise ski for carving at pace on groomed snow.

Atomic E Redster Q4 Lt

The E Redster Q4 Lt from Atomic is an approachable and forgiving men’s piste ski, with a smooth and predictable feel. Its traditional camber keeps edge hold on hard snow, so you can progress with confidence in all conditions.

What sets it apart from the rest?

It is the only men’s ski in the selection designed for those still building their foundations, and the widest underfoot of the ten: more surface area beneath the boot means more forgiveness when the snow transforms and more room for error.

Who is it the ideal ski for?

For anyone still working on the basics or in the middle of progression, who wants to move forward confidently on piste with a confidence inspiring, versatile ski.

Blizzard Firebird SRC

The Firebird SRC from Blizzard is a men’s racing piste ski with a slalom feel, designed for linking tight turns with intensity on groomed snow. Its short radius and triple Titanal construction make it highly responsive from edge to edge, with constant grip on firm snow.

What sets it apart from the rest?

Its triple Titanal construction, combined with the Race Trueblend core and sandwich sidewalls, makes it the stiffest and most technical build in the selection: it maintains consistent precision even under heavy load.

Who is it ideal for?

For accomplished skiers with a strong technical and physical background, capable of handling a stiff ski at a strong, precise pace.

Völkl Racetiger Mc Blue Vmotion

The Racetiger Mc Blue Vmotion from Völkl is a men’s piste ski with a racing feel, built for carved turns on groomed snow. It delivers clean edge grip and easy rebound when the runs are smooth and the pace picks up.

What sets it apart from the others?

It is the narrowest of the intermediate and advanced men’s skis: it moves from edge to edge more quickly than the others, so you can link short turns without any dead time.

Who is it ideally suited to?

For experienced skiers who spend plenty of time on groomers and want to work on their edge engagement to gain precision on hard snow.

Salomon E S/Max 8

The E S/Max 8 from Salomon is a men’s piste ski with an ash core and Dual Core 2 construction, designed for carving turns on groomed snow. Its Edge Amplifier SL interface adds precision and power transfer for a responsive, light ride.

What sets it apart from the others?

It is the most approachable of the models shown for intermediate to advanced skiers: it requires less physical input for the same turn performance.

Who is it ideally suited to?

For experienced skiers who mainly ski on groomed runs and want a responsive, lightweight and precise ski to progress on hard snow.

Women’s

Rossignol Nova 6 Xpress

The Nova 6 Xpress from Rossignol is a women’s piste ski geared towards carving, for taking your performance on piste up a notch. It favours precise carved turns and a forgiving, progressive feel to help you gain accuracy.

What sets it apart from the others?

It is the only women’s ski in the selection purpose-built for experienced female skiers: it shifts from a supportive ski to one that responds, with short turns in a slalom-inspired style.

Who is it ideally suited to?

For female skiers already confident, at an advanced stage in their progression, who want a progressive ski to refine their carving and improve precision.

Atomic E Cloud C7 White Lt

The E Cloud C7 White Lt from Atomic is an entry-level women’s piste ski, easy to handle. Its tip rocker and lightweight core make the first turns effortless, so you can discover skiing on groomed snow.

What sets it apart from the others?

It is the narrowest of the women’s skis in the selection: it rolls from one edge to the other effortlessly, so the turn initiates almost by itself when technique is still developing.

Who is it ideally suited to?

For female skiers who are still learning the basics and want to progress with an approachable, confidence-inspiring ski.

Head E.Pure Joy

The E.Pure Joy from Head is a women’s piste ski designed for those first few seasons. Light and predictable, its Allride Rocker helps initiate turns easily so you can progress on groomed snow without chasing outright performance.

What sets it apart from the others?

It is the only ski in the entire selection with a purely synthetic core: it reduces inertia to make linking turns less tiring and remains the easiest model in the range to control.

Who is it ideal for?

For female skiers in their first few seasons who want to improve on-piste with a reassuring, progressive ski, without looking for a sporty feel.

Unisex

Rossignol Forza 50° Cam Konect

The Forza 50° Cam Konect from Rossignol is a unisex piste ski from the brand’s performance line. Designed for sporty skiing on groomed runs, it delivers precision and edge grip for skiers who like to tip the ski up to high edge angles at pace.

What sets it apart from the others?

It is the widest of the two unisex skis in the selection: more surface area underfoot to hold significant edge angles and stay composed when the pace picks up.

Who is it ideal for?

For experienced skiers, advanced in their progression, who want to move towards a more committed style and appreciate lively skis at a fast tempo.

Head WC Rebels E.Xsr

The WC Rebels E.Xsr from Head is a unisex piste ski, bridging the gap between the Rebels racing range and a sporty piste ski. Its Worldcup Sandwich Cap construction with graphene and aluminium, together with its short turning radius, make it a dynamic, responsive ski for progressing towards aggressive carving.

What sets it apart from the others?

It is the only ski in the entire selection to combine graphene and the EMC system: EMC in the tip filters vibrations at turn initiation and steadies the ski on hard snow, without being as demanding as a race ski.

Who is it ideal for?

For experienced skiers who want a sporty, responsive ski to progress towards dynamic carving, without the physical demands of racing models.