Best skis for tree skiing of 2027
Trees reward a ski that pivots quickly: rocker in the tip and tail, a moderate width, and a flex you can bend at slow speed. Many tree skiers go a few cm shorter.
These are ranked for an advanced skier who spends a lot of days in the trees and likes a playful ski.
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Faction, 2026/27
Studio 2
102 mm wide all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 173 cm.
- At 102 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 173 cm, inside your 166-174 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
- 2
K2, 2026/27
Reckoner 102
102 mm wide all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 170 cm.
- At 102 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 170 cm, inside your 166-174 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
- 3
Elan, 2026/27
Playmaker 101
101 mm wide all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 172 cm.
- At 101 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 172 cm, inside your 165-173 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
- 4
Salomon, 2026/27
Depart 1.0
106 mm wide all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 170 cm.
- At 106 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 170 cm, inside your 167-175 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
- 5
Faction, 2026/27
Prodigy 2
98 mm all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 165 cm.
- At 98 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 165 cm, inside your 164-172 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
- 6
Salomon, 2026/27
Depart 02
98 mm all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 164 cm.
- At 98 mm it handles trees and bumps, soft groomer and chopped-up snow well (about 75% of your days)
- Comes in 164 cm, inside your 164-172 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
- 7
Völkl, 2026/27
Revolt 104
104 mm wide all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 172 cm.
- At 104 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 172 cm, inside your 166-174 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
- 8
Candide, 2025/26
Resort 101
101 mm wide all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 167 cm.
- At 101 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 167 cm, inside your 165-173 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
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Elan, 2026/27
Ripstick 102
102 mm wide all-mountain. For a 178 cm skier: 168 cm.
- At 102 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 168 cm, inside your 166-174 cm range
- No metal, so it's easy to pivot and play with
- 10
Rossignol, 2026/27
Sender 100
100 mm all-mountain, twin tip. For a 178 cm skier: 170 cm.
- At 100 mm it handles trees and bumps, powder and soft groomer well (about 95% of your days)
- Comes in 170 cm, inside your 165-173 cm range
- No metal and a twin tip keep it light and playful
How this list is made
No paid placements. Every ski from the last two seasons that fits the guide is scored by the same engine behind the quiz: how much of this skier's season its shape handles well, how well it matches their level and style, and some variety so the list isn't ten versions of one ski. Your own list will differ, because it depends on your height, level, home mountain and the skis you already own.