Rossignol X Tour Venture AR
Retailing for $125 and discounted to $70, the X Tour Venture is an amazing bargain. Its width strikes the perfect balance for navigating groomed trails and rougher terrain. Rossignol's wood-air core keeps it light and responsive without sacrificing durability, and its Active Cap construction provides the stability beginners need.
Alpina Control
With a list price of $139 dollars and markdowns to $80, the Control is another hot deal. It's stable enough to handle in- and off-track conditions, and the wide side cut makes it easy to maneuver. Alpina's durable wood core and cap are covered by a Scuff-Tuff skin that repels snow and protects the ski's finish. You'll get great traction from its non-wax base.
Fischer Ridge Crown
The Ridge Crown is a good buy at the retail price of $140, but you can get it for $100. Its air-channeled wood and fiberglass core is lighter and stronger than solid wood cores, and air pressure is evenly distributed through the channels to minimize gliding resistance. Fischer's maintenance-free base design and offset-base construction also make it a fast ski that's still user-friendly.
Rossignol Evo Glade AR
It's hard to believe that Rossignol's Evo Glade has a list price of $115 dollars because it's equally at home on groomed trails or untouched snow. Its reduced length and side-cut dimensions deliver great handling and maneuverability. Recessed gripping teeth in a wax-less base allow it to move freely without losing traction. If you're a recreational skier, you'll appreciate the flexibility of Rossignol's Evolution Series, and beginners will benefit from the stability and control of its extended edges.
Article Written By Dan Eash
Dan Eash began writing professionally in 1989, with articles in LaHabra's "Daily Star Progress" and the "Fullerton College Magazine." Since then, he's created scripts for doctor and dentist offices and published manuals, help files and a training video. His freelance efforts also include a book. Eash has a Fullerton College Associate of Arts in music/recording production and a Nova Institute multimedia production certificate.
