2025 Men's 110 mm Freeride Ski Comparison with SkiEssentials.com

Next up in our Comparison Series: Men's 100 mm Freeride Skis! A bunch of fun skis in here and still a lot of variety too. Some playful powder skis, some big mountain chargers, and lots more!

0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Elan Playmaker 111
8:00 - Atomic Bent 110
13:55 - Armada ARV 112
19:30 - Elan Ripstick 108
26:30 - Kastle ZX108
31:50 - DPS Kaizen 112
39:40 - K2 Reckoner 110
46:25 - Line Bacon 108
51:40 - Dynastar M-Free 108
58:55 - Black Crows Corvus
1:05:15 - Fischer Ranger 108
1:11:30 - Nordica Unleashed 108
1:17:45 - Rossignol Sender Free 110
1:25:35 - Dynastar M-Free 112
1:29:45 - Salomon QST Blank
1:37:00 - Blizzard Rustler 11
1:43:35 - Head Kore 111
1:50:25 - Armada Declivity X 108
1:57:10 - K2 Mindbender 108Ti
2:03:45 - Dynastar M-Pro 108
2:08:20 - Volkl Mantra 108

[pedal]

Babe wake up new Ski Essentials video just uploaded

[justing]

I’m here just to say you guys are awesome, and need some Moments.

[benjaminbrown]

Just bought the M-Free 108 2024 edition. Thanks a lot for your videos guys!! Best on youtube

[erichharvey]

You always do a great job with these video's, keeps me comming back. Well done.

[frnt_skis]

Let's get some of our skis in there this season!

[cams]

Another great ski comparison video! You guys and gals do such a great job of reviewing skis. I have complimented Bob's bump skiing in the past, but honestly you're all great skiers in your own way. Thank you for the work you do and keep'em coming. I'm getting stoked for this season!

[jahlight]

Awesome review fella's. Super appreciate the way you break it down and relate the ride. Shralp on!

[sgoldie]

not really in the market for a 110mm ski but, as the leaves fall off the trees and the temp drops, I love listening to you 2 skiolilogists discuss skis

[cams]

Congrats to you Jeff and your new bride!

[ludwig.o]

You guys satisfy all my gear-nerd needs <3

[yinze]

1:17:05 I don't know if it's me but I did ask the same question. Finally got the unleashed 108, it's a great twin tip carver. Thank you again for the great video 👍

[batmanish]

No Hype. The Blank does everything the guys says it does... and then some. The only caution, if you're in between lengths... think about sizing up if your an aggressive skier who likes to ski fast in deeper powder with rolls and drops. In the shorter length, it can feel a little hooky or divey in these conditions given the turning radious and effective edge. For reference, I'm 5' 9", 170 lbs. I had the 178 centimeter length in year one and then switched to the 186 in the second season. I was happy in season one... and way happier in Season Two with the additional length. Still plenty maneuverable in trees and steeps. Thanks to the SkiEssental boys for the orginal recommendation. Its AWESOME.

[benharsha]

Just arrange the wall from skis Jeff likes most to skis bob likes most, but put them on opposite sides

[bearclaw]

A testament to the QST Blank's popularity is the fact that it never went on sale this past summer, 799 all the way baby. So I picked up some QST 106's from Skiessentials instead for a very nice price -thanks guys! 106 probably better for me living on the East Coast for pow days anyway. But you can't deny the versatility of the Blank for a Rockies trip.

[bstrac]

Guys!!! Thought I was going to have to wait until tomorrow for this one 😀 Made my night gents!

[johnaronson]

DPS: I completely understand the comparison comments regarding the DPS Kaizen 112... "it's made for untracked, " so am I, and I imagine they are a bit different (how different, I have no idea?) than my DPS Pagoda 112 RP, but a LOT of similar traits, turn radius, shape, top sheet, etc that said, my DPS are beefy and this helps to plow easily through chopped up powder and crud. I rarely make first chair or a rope drop...My DPS are not the best when returning to the hard packed groomers though. The 15 turn radius helps my senior aged legs keep speed manageable and flow through the powder; over, around and on top of moguls in bounds.

[alamedasims]

You guys need to spend a little more time on the Bent 110 to get used to its balance point. You have to ski them (in powder) with your weight in the center, you can’t try to drive the tips.

[LeemeSeeYaJAZZhands]

I trashed my Fischers on the “river bed” trail in ‘09. Cracked under the binding straight through the core. Ski tech in the maintenance shop laughed me out of the building 😢

[ericaminoff]

Blank is one of the best skis i have ever skied, no doubt…

But you guys need to try and get your hands on a few pairs of “Norse skis”
Founder Patrik used to design skis for faction but now makes what could be one of the most all round best skis at the moment

[sgoldie]

Kastle MX 118, perfect powder ski for a ski racer!!!! That would be what i'm lookin for! I'll bet that could be a category of its own! and... BIG congrats on getting married Jeff...bravo!