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Tip: 118   Waist: 72   Tail: 100

Pros: The quick-pivoting X Wing 10 made crisp short turns at medium speeds and was very easy to steer. The forgiving flex won’t overpower lightweight skiers.

Cons: It didn’t like long turns. Tended to waver as speeds increased.

Comments: Highly maneuverable. Perfect for fall-line skiers.

Additional Review Provided Skiing Magazine: The quickest and liveliest ski in the category, the X-Wing 10 responds to a light touch—or everything you’ve got. Our testers loved making sweeping GS turns on this ski.

Props:

We tested a 174-centimeter, and despite its relatively short length it had top-notch stability.

Gripes:

The tails hold on through the length of the turn, making feathering and releasing difficult.

Testers' Take:

"Grip and rip, this ski is sick." —Drew Stoecklein

Additional Review Provided by SKI Magazine: Most cruiser skis are long-turn specialists, but here’s an exception. The X-Wing topped its category in both Short Turns and Rebound. Usually those traits add up to a hair-trigger experience that can be a bit nerve-wracking at high speeds, but the 10 has a breadth of skills. Testers noted its forgiving nature, but had no problem ramping it up or trusting its edges. "Very forgiving, even in tight turns on hardpack," said Moffatt. "It’s light and quick, but plenty solid."

Best For:

Getting more out of little hills with short-radius turns.

Not For:

Town league GS course.