The Perfect Trio of skis

Powder Touring - The 10/11 Voile Chargers 191 w/Black Diamond 01 Bindings

These skis tear it up. The US made Chargers have a profile of 140/114/128, a rocker tip, a total weight of 8 lbs 12 oz, and a MSRP of $595. With the BD 01 bindings the total weight comes to roughly 12 lbs 5 oz which may seam like a lot to you gram counting AT'ers, but I don't really give a shit. It sure beats the hell out of most powder sleds these days. I had a chance to ride the Chargers at 2011 retailer demo days while managing to ski with a rid-stiff hard-on the whole time. Any time I came across any cruddy terrain these skis managed to punch through and float on top gracefully with ease. The Voile Drifters are even wider, but unnecessary. Get the 10/11 models while they last because next years look god awful.

Resort - The 11/12 Icelantic Pilgrims 179 w/22-Designs Hammerheads

The skis pictured above are the 09/10 model I also had the privilege of riding this year, and it was, in fact, like riding a nice pair of tits! Dueled with 22-Designs Hammerheads, the the Pilgrims were somewhat scary; I almost had too much confidence on these beasts. A season on these and you will be getting interviewed by TGR about that large cliff you just stomped with a clean exiting knee drop (one must always drop the knee after a trick). What really makes Icelantic's powerful skis really hot is the Fine Art Giclee top sheets, which I can't wait to see what next years models look like.

Touring - Goode Carbon 82 186 With Voile Switchback Bindings

Goode skis are basically a backcountry skiers wet dream (besides the cost). The Carbon 82s weight in at a stunning 5 lbs, and with the Voile Switchback, the total weight comes to 8 lbs. The K2 Work Stinx I am riding right now weigh a third heavier.

Although there are other skis that I would love to see hit this list: Prior, Skilogic, DPS, and maybe the Rossignol S7s; I am proud to say that there are no K2, G3, or Black Diamond Skis that I feel are worth wanting. And on a final note: NTN sucks my big fat sweaty/stinky balls.