OnTheSnow ski test: All-piste skis 2025-26

OnTheSnow is bringing you unbiased ski reviews direct from the mountains. This week we’re taking a closer look at the ‘All-piste skis 2025-26’ category.

All-piste skis 2025-26

One ski for all piste conditions. Strong on hard pack and soft snow alike. Impossible? Not at all! The all-piste category, with waist widths between 75 and 85 mm, is very much in vogue and hugely attractive for many winter sports fans. Proof? Test results were so close that our testers almost wanted to hand out awards to all 16 of these premium skis.

With a waist width of between 75 and 85 mm, the all-piste skis are positioned between racing skis (Slalom, Giant Slalom) and all-mountain models. The all-piste ski combines a sporty construction with remarkable versatility, allowing it to grip strongly on hard snow while remaining effective in chopped or spring snow.

Its strengths? Great adaptability, quality construction, and balanced handling. Its limitations? Less agile than a slalom ski and more delicate on extreme ice. Off-piste, it also requires a little more technique and strength. In short, an ideal choice for those who want a single ski for the entire season. See the full range of skis tested at OnTheSnow ski test 2025-26

Tests carried out by enthusiasts

Skis are tested by passionate riders, independent of the brands. These opinions are, of course, subjective: everyone has their own preferences in terms of radius, speed, and comfort. But this subjectivity is also a source of wealth: it reflects the diversity of expectations and sensations experienced on the snow. This feedback is an excellent starting point for discovering the new products arriving on the market.

The all-piste skis 2025-26 models tested

Here are the skis tested this season in the All Piste category:

• Armada Declivity 82 Ti  : sporty, precise and easy to handle.
• Atomic Redster Q9 Revoshock C  : responsive and fluid, a mix of sportiness and comfort.
• Black Crows Octo  : striking, forgiving and playful look, perfect for fun carving.
• Blizzard Thunderbird R 15-82 LTD  : powerful, direct and stable, with real racing DNA.
• Dynastar M-Cross 82  : versatile with a freeride spirit, stable and playful.
• Elan Wingman 83 Ti  : maneuverable, forgiving and comfortable, a feel-good ski for the whole season.
• Faction Dancer 79  : Playful, powerful and lively, ideal for speed lovers.
• Fischer The Curv GTX  : sporty, precise and very efficient on hard snow.
• Head Supershape e-Rally  : the Swiss army knife of the tracks, stable, playful and balanced.
• Kästle MX84  : precise, powerful and demanding, designed for technical skiers.
• K2 Blur XT  : targeted comfort, stable and reassuring, perfect for relaxing days.
• Nordica Steadfast 85 DC  : versatile, playful and forgiving, the ski for an entire stay.
• Rossignol Arcade 84  : agile, harmonious and versatile, which puts a smile on your face in all conditions.
• Salomon Stance Pro 82  : playful and maneuverable, ideal for relaxed days.
• Stöckli Montero AS  : powerful and precise, designed for experts looking for carving on rails.
• Völkl Peregrine 82  : agile, sporty and versatile, for ambitious skiers.

This season, all-piste skiing has once again confirmed its status as the essential ski for fully enjoying the slopes, whatever the conditions.

Checkout the OnTheSnow ski test 2025 now and find the ski that will accompany you throughout the season!