SkiEssentials.com Bargain Basement - Winter 2024 Edition - Our Picks for Best Ski Deals

Prices have dropped on most 2024 skis so we held another Bargain Basement draft! These are our personal picks for the 14 best ski deals right now, but there are lots more! You'll find additional honorable mentions in the written article.

0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Draft Format
4:00 - QST 106 - Bob 1st Pick
6:20 - Revolt 96 - Jeff 1st Pick
9:20 - Unleashed 98 - Bob 2nd Pick
12:30 - Bent 90 - Jeff 2nd Pick
16:25 - Brahma 88 - Bob 3rd Pick
20:35 - Kendo 88 - Jeff 3rd Pick
24:10 - Ripstick 96 - Bob 4th Pick
28:30 - Enforcer 104 Free - Jeff 4th Pick
32:20 - Blaze 94 - Bob 5th Pick
35:35 - Mindbender 85 - Jeff 5th Pick
39:45 - Poacher - Bob 6th Pick
42:45 - Atris - Jeff 6th Pick
46:30 - ARV 100 - Bob 7th Pick
49:30 - Ranger 102 - Jeff 7th Pick

[mikehoffman]

Judging by Jeff's face when Bob introduced the Ripstick, I think he wanted that one in his draft.

Love the content guys, keep up the great work

[matth]

I can't decide, you guys both crushed this one

[Azahaza]

Been following for years love the little ball bust of the “unchanged” from Jeff to bob, keep the reviews flowing can’t stop watching

[vidarkorsbergdalsb]

Went for both the Brahma 88 177 and the Kendo 88 184 this year. I think both these skis will be serving me good in the years to come.

[cams]

Great suggestions that span a bunch of categories. If I had to choose I vote Bob as the winner, but it was really close. Thanks for sharing these great deals.

[rlasker]

Jeff wins the draft but only because he picked the Mindbender 85 which I literally just picked up two days ago for my son at our local ski shop. We were actually able to grab one for $314 and I was quite happy about that. I knew from watching your videos that it was a good ski but hearing you describe it I was very thrilled because it matches exactly what I was wanting to find for him to continue to progress.

[bilgyno]

End of season is such a great time to buy... I just got a new Ripstick Tour set (last year's) with ATK Raider 13 Evo bindings for under €1000, including the Elan skins and ATK crampons. The only downside is that I have to wait for next season to really use them... Greets from Holland!

[TheHughyg]

I’m with bobs side. I sicked that qst 106 in Hokkaido this year. It was rad. I’m looking at getting that poacher to ski in Australia (harder pack) and play in the parks with my kids!

[joehumphries_]

I'm gonna have to go with Bob's picks on this one. Great content guys

[Thernate]

I’d go with Jeff’s picks! The QST 106 is certainly awesome but Kendo, Atris, Ranger is a wicked lineup to beat.

[mcleanirish]

It's going GREAT, Bob. Thank you!

[swedishpufferfish]

i really love all of your ski revues please dont stop with them

[rickden]

That was a great sales review, I'm looing at my piggy bank now to see what's available.
A note on presentation: Each of you going left-to-right was ok although maybe a better look might be going from the outside working to the center. Just a thought. Cheers.

[MKYY]

Just bought the Brahma 88 in my latest ski trip to Austria ☺

[chrisorlandi]

Hey Guys
Great info on all the skis. Have you considered doing a review on skis for youth riders? My 13 yr old is really getting into it, and I think your opinions/reviews would be super helpful in selecting the right skis for him.

[GrampyScott]

Got the Brahma 88 with Marker Jester bindings all new for $450 on ski talk. They are a beast!

[harrygrey]

Well I couldn’t resist getting another, my third, pair of Bonafides. I’ve had two pairs of 98’s and came to you all to find the 97’s because you had the length I wanted 183. I’ve had so much fun on these skis I just had to get one more pair to have in reserve. I guess after this I’ll need to explore the Anomaly lineup. Thx guys👍🏻

[paulshanesmith]

I was a bit surprised Jeff's first pick wasn't the Unleashed 98.. I've just bought a pair in an end of season sale based largely on your reviews so it was a relief to see Bob still likes them!!

Sadly my seasons over so I won't get to ski them til December 😢

[GregP]

I recently purchased the Kendo 88 with some Marker Griffons from you guys, it will be my daily frontside driver. I’m looking for an East coast powder/touring ski and am considering the Blaze 106. I have a pair of Dalbello Panterras, so my touring bindings options are limited. What are your thoughts about putting a Marker Baron on the Blaze 106? Also, have you skied the 2025 Blaze 104 and how would you compare the 106 to the new 104.

I have also looked into the CAST boot conversion, which adds tech inserts into the Dalbello Panterra. This would allow me to use the Marker Duke PT binding. Are you familiar with the CAST boot conversion. If so, what are your thoughts about going this route?

By the way, your YouTube ski reviews are awesome! Thanks for your hard work!!

[Lo-cjski]

Voting Bob.. QST106 and Brahma88 for me