A ski bum's quiver of skis is essentially his tool bag. Just as it is difficult to put in a screw with a hammer, having the wrong skis for certain conditions can be disastrous. Take a sneak peak at which skis received the coveted Telemark Skier Award for our upcoming 2011 Buyer's Guide. Subscribe now to ensure you get the full reviews from our latest gear test that we held last spring at Powder Mountain, UT.  Exclusive video of the Volkl Nanuq in action!

Powder

Black Diamond

Megawatt

MSRP: $826

Dimensions: 153-125-130

Weight: 10lbs 1oz (188cm)

Sizes Available: 178 cm & 188 cm

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"If you struggle to ski powder or soft chop with speed and confidence, these will change your perception of skiing reality."

—Gavin Cooper, Big Sky, MT

4frnt

EHP

MSRP: $800

Dimensions:129-116-123 (186 cm)

Weight: 10lbs 6oz (186 cm)
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"These made me feel like a Ski God and reminded me why I love to telemark when I have a great pair of skis under me."

—Bohn, Burlington, Vermont

All Mountain

Volkl

Nanuq

MSRP: $825

Dimensions:130-94-113

Weight: 7lbs 11oz (170 cm)

"A very edgy, damp and turny ski with lots of power and spunk to boot!"

-Jason Layh - Tahoe City, CA

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Women's Specific

Black Diamond

Starlet

Dimensions: 134-100-121

Weight: 6lbs 3oz (160cm)

Sizes Available: 156 cm, 166 cm, 176 cm

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