2024 Women's ~100mm All Mountain Ski Comparison

In this week’s ski comparison guide, we look at all-mountain skis in the 100 mm range. This is an exciting category as we have a mix of directional carvers, versatile twin tips, and playful floaters, all soft-snow oriented with on-piste capabilities. Skiers who either prefer a wider-bodied all mountain ski or who encounter free refills on a regular basis will love the selection of skis below. Each with characteristics from narrower or wider counterparts, as well as touring and/or resort access applications, this waist width category is packed full of fun-loving, high-performance, well-rounded options for just about everyone.

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2024 Armada ARW 100 Skis

Overview:

Making its grand debut this season, the Armada ARW 100 introduces a brand-new ski to the series, blurring the line between park and all-mountain with updated technology and progressive construction. With the fun-loving, twin tip design and 100 mm waist width, from dedicated park skiers to all-mountain skiers, this ski appeals to a variety of applications. Freestyle-focused skiers now get the option of either the 94 or 100, replacing the previous 96, providing the option of a narrower, more park-focused ski and a soft-snow oriented ski that performs exceptionally well in the park as well. Built with extra sturdiness to withstand impacts and hard landings, the w3Dgewall technology is Armada’s new technology that drastically enhances the sidewalls while keeping the rest of the ski light and maneuverable. If you’re someone who loves a poppy, playful, creative ski that still holds its own as far as strength and durability, you will find your one ski quiver with the ARW 100.

Who it's For:

Skiers who want a wider twin tip ski that excels in both the park and all mountain terrain.

Price: $699.95

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2024 Armada Reliance 102 Ti Skis

Overview:

A ski that we wouldn’t typically see from Armada, the Reliance 102 Ti is a powerful all-mountain carving ski with a freeride width and high-performance nature. Skiers who like to make fast, dynamic turns at high speeds will love the stability and damp feel of this ski, especially given how lightweight it is. This is a result of Armada’s unique approach to the construction, using a Caruba wood core as the foundation and adding articulated titanal banding to the forebody. Through this application, longitudinal slits in the metal laminate are positioned solely in the tips while the rest of the ski remains unencumbered. How this carries over to performance is noticeable when initiating a turn, requiring less effort and providing a smooth feel for such a strong ski. Once you are in the turn, the rest of the ski holds a firm grip and delivers power and precision regardless of conditions or terrain. Great for advanced to expert level skies who want a versatile, all mountain ski with enough width and personality for soft snow but with exceptional performance on hardpack.

Who it's For:

Strong skiers who value getting their ski up on edge and carving at speed. Those who want strong on-piste performance with maneuverable, energetic off-piste capabilities.

Price: $799.95

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2024 Atomic Backland 98 W Skis

Overview:

For the Backland collection, we get the option of two waist widths, with the 98 W being the narrower of the two. This series introduces two really great skis to the touring scene, acting as hybrid resort/backcountry options for skiers looking for incredibly lightweight, maneuverable and versatile go-tos. Atomic did an incredible job with the construction here, focusing on ultra lightweight wood to enhance maneuverability and uphill capacity plus fiberglass and a vertical carbon insert to enhance the overall flex and stiffness with minimal added weight. While uphill efficiency is obviously important for a touring ski, making sure to balance it with strength and stability for downhill performance is just as important and Atomic did an excellent job with that. With a freeride rocker profile in the forebody and a directional shape in the tail, you get float and easy turn initiation with ideal edge grip. It’s truly hard to top the strength to weight ratio here.

Who it's For:

Skiers who want to spend equal amounts of time in the backcountry and resort and have their one ski that can do it all incredibly well.

Price: $749.95

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2024 Blizzard Sheeva 10 Skis

Overview:

An exciting one for this category, the brand-new Blizzard Sheeva 10 is coming to us this season with an updated build and more freeride influence, landing its spot in the top tier of this width range. Blizzard added Trueblend wood to the core with this iteration, fine-tuning the overall flex pattern of the ski by precisely placing wood stringers of different densities throughout depending on where forgiveness and stiffness are needed. On top of that, we get Fluxform technology which places two separate pieces of titanal over the edges of the skis from tip to tail, leaving the tail and shovel unencumbered. This is where the performance really comes through, with incredible stability and edge grip when engaged in a turn balanced by playful maneuverability and energetic responsiveness from the center of the ski. An impressively well-balanced ski that delivers a drifty but powerful feel in soft snow and firmer conditions, the Sheeva 10 is sure to be seen in the wild this season.

Who it's For:

Strong skiers who want strong carving capabilities in a wider-bodied, soft-snow oriented ski.

Price: $799.95

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2024 Dynastar E-Pro 99 Skis

Overview:

It’s hard not to have a blast on the Dynastar E-Pro 99. Sure, that could be said about every single one of the skis in this category, but there is something so easily appealing about this one. A slightly more traditional shape with a highly versatile application, the E-Pro 99 has a great mix of characteristics that make skiing just about anything fun. The straighter sidecut and flat, squared off tail delivers strong, smooth on-piste performance while the moderate amount of taper and rocker allows this thing to float like an absolute champ. Combining the shape and profile with the construction, Dynastar’s sophisticated build utilizes poplar wood in the central spine and polyurethane on the sides, lending way to a quiet, but energetic feel. Where things get interesting is with the use of Titanal Rocket Frame laminate, which uses full-width metal underfoot and generously in the tail, with it tapering to a narrow point in the forebody. We like to call that a reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back.

Who it's For:

Any skier who prioritizes versatility above all else. Someone who wants precision and high-speed carving capabilities with playful flotation for softer snow.

Price: $799.95

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2024 Elan Ripstick 102 W Skis

Overview:

A crowd pleaser to say the least, the Elan Ripstick 102 W focuses heavily on edge grip and precision in a wider-bodied all-mountain package, allowing advanced skiers the best of both worlds. An impressively crisp and quiet turner on groomers, it’s hard to believe that this soft-snow oriented ski has the on-piste capabilities that it does. The use of carbon line technology takes stiffness and pre-loaded energy to an ideal level while the asymmetric profile places heavy focus on the inside and outside edges, providing unparalleled power and grip on the downhill ski with flex and float on the uphill ski. This is unique to Elan and there is something to be said about that as far as the high level of performance. Accessible for intermediates to expert skiers, the Ripstick 102 W takes the cake for being one of the friendlier high-performance freeride skis at this width.

Who it's For:

All-mountain enthusiasts who value stability and predictability on-piste with energetic maneuverability in the bumps/trees.

Price: $749.99

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2024 Faction Prodigy 2X Skis

Overview:

When it comes to versatile twin tips, it doesn’t get much better than the Prodigy 2X. Playful as ever but stable underfoot, this ski features an impressively sturdy build with a strong freestyle influence; appealing to creative all-mountain and park skiers alike. We’re working with a simple construction here, taking advantage of lightweight poplar wood for the core, giving it ample pop and a nice, consistent flex from tip to tail. The thicker profile combined with full strength sidewalls ramps up the performance and overall feel, enhancing on-piste performance and carving capabilities. For park features and hard landings, this ski provides reliable stability and durability while remaining lightweight and highly maneuverable. A blast in the bumps and trees, the energetic finish from the tail leaves you feeling agile and quick underfoot as well.

Who it's For:

Playful skiers who want an agile yet sturdy twin tip ski that shines in the bumps, trees and park.

Price: $599.00

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2024 Fischer Ranger 102 W Skis

Overview:

At home in the soft snow but certainly not limited, the Fischer Ranger 102 W takes a fun-loving, all-mountain shape and packs a lot of punch for a ski this width. With a focus on soft snow, delivering a drifty, smooth feel; confident grip and stability are not lost thanks to the sophisticated construction. Making sure to be maneuverable and poppy, Fischer uses a poplar and beech blend at the core with the addition of shaped titanal laminate, which tapers in the central portion while remaining long over the edges. Giving this ski a very ideal mix of on-piste and off-piste capabilities, you get the floaty, playful nature in the front with impressive edge grip and a consistent flex. For those who want a playful, creative ski with plenty of precision, the Ranger 102 W has a lot to offer.

Who it's For:

Playful skiers who want responsiveness and maneuverability in its preferred environment with more than enough power for on-trail requirements.

Price: $849.99

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2024 Head Kore 103 W Skis

Overview:

The Kore series is almost too good to be true. Everyone who hops on one of these skis is blown away both by how lightweight and strong they are. Head truly nailed the strength to weight ratio with this series and we couldn’t be happier about it. For lighter weight skiers who still want a high-performance ski with a stiff flex pattern and powerful rebound, the Head Kore 103 offers an ideal blend of precision and agility. Not everyone wants a hefty, demanding ski, especially when taking it into softer snow conditions. Here, we get a mix of karuba and poplar wood, as well as two sheets of carbon and graphene so we’re getting a combination of some of the lightest materials out there. Don’t let that fool you though, at 1500 grams per ski, the level of performance is extremely impressive. Stable at speed, damp, poppy and energetic; it’s like a chameleon.

Who it's For:

Advanced skiers who prefer lighter weight skis with a stiff flex pattern and energetic responsiveness.

Price: $749.00

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2024 K2 Mindbender 99 Ti W Skis

Overview:

Steady, sturdy and ready to charge, the Mindbender 99 Ti W sets the benchmark for powerful, high-performance skis in this category. Geared towards advanced to expert level skiers who want a hard-charging ski with a strong build, this ski is ready to power through just about any snow conditions with confidence and determination. Not for the faint of heart, it definitely takes some skill and leg strength to drive this ski but when on the right feet, the level of performance that can be achieved is tough to top. The driving force behind the powerful nature of the Mindbender 99 Ti is K2’s use of Titanal Y-Beam technology, which is positioned in a “Y” shape, with full width underfoot and through the tail and tapered along the edges in the forebody. This application provides incredible stability and power while leaving the tip less catchy and more freeride-esque. For shape, the longer tip and tail rocker encourage flotation and drifty turns while the full sidewalls and lack of taper keeps on-piste performance to the maximum. Worth considering the weight and power of this ski, but for advanced skiers who are ready for it, it’s a blast.

Who it's For:

Strong skiers who value stability at speed and are ready to put in the work for the ultimate payoff.

Price: $749.95

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2024 K2 Wayback 98 W Skis

Overview:

Falling into the touring side of the spectrum here, the K2 Wayback 98 W is a really great option for skiers who want an incredibly lightweight, uphill focused ski for backcountry excursions. With resort capabilities, we’re seeing a much more dedicated touring ski here and for those that spend the majority of their days summitting peaks and exploring new zones, this is the ski for you. While weight is an obvious characteristic here, there are some pretty impressive structural advancements going on that give this ski its high-performance nature. For starters, K2 uses their Titanal Touring technology which is a specific approach to the construction that places emphasis on lighter weight materials, including paulownia wood and carbon stringers, as well as metal underfoot. This is unique for a touring specific ski, for obvious reasons, and while it certainly dampens and adds stability, we don’t see a drastic increase in weight, with the 165 cm length weighing in at 1260 grams. The ideal build and overall approach to this ski puts it high up on the list for touring skis in the ~100 mm range.

Who it's For:

Touring enthusiasts who value a high-performance ceiling in an incredibly lightweight package.

Price: $--.--

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2024 Liberty Genesis 101 Skis

Overview:

With an all-mountain mentality and freeride personality, the Liberty Genesis 101 approaches all terrain with a fun, playful demeanor. Easily deceived by its outward disposition, the sophisticated build and powerful undertone can sneak up on you. While having a twin-tipped shaped ski with freestyle influence offers creativity and energetic performance, it can sometimes lack the level of strength and stiffness that invite more aggressive skiing. In this particular case, Liberty created some magic here by balancing out the more forgiving qualities through the use vertical metal technology which truly goes a long way in dampening and stabilizing the overall feel. In addition to Polyurethane sidewalls, carbon and fiberglass, we’re getting a strong but responsive and energetic build that lends itself to creative, all-mountain skiing with impressive capabilities on-piste.

Who it's For:

Skiers who seek out the playful side of life but don’t want just a noodle under their feet.

Price: $699.00

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2024 Line Pandora 104 Skis

Overview:

There’s just a whole lot to love about the Line Pandora 104 as it’s one of the friendlier soft-snow focused skis out there, returning unchanged this season with the exception of new graphics. Approachable, well-rounded and fun-loving, this ski truly checks all of the boxes for just about every skier out there. From advanced intermediates to expert level skiers, touring-specific to resort-only, soft-snow focused to all-mountain versatility-you name it. Its accessible, versatile nature appeals to such a wide audience of skiers. A simple yet successful build featuring aspenlite wood, carbon magic fingers and a thin profile with capwall construction allow the Pandora 104 to effortlessly float and smear through soft snow without having to sacrifice on-trail precision. This is not always achieved in a wider-bodied ski and at 104 mm underfoot, we’re venturing into the wider options in this category. Did we mention the 14.6-meter turn radius as well? A pretty short turner for this size and this plays a huge role in its ability to perform in a variety of ways.

Who it's For:

Any skier who wants a wider-bodied all-mountain ski that is forgiving, fun and confidence-inspiring.

Price: $649.95

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2024 Nordica Santa Ana 98 Skis

Overview:

On the higher end of the performance spectrum, the Nordica Santa Ana 98 sets itself apart from the rest with its fine-tuned construction and advanced technology, delivering truly superior performance for strong skiers who want to attack the mountain with power and speed. From charging through crud and chop to laying trenches on groomers, no matter what the challenge may be, they are up for it. What makes the Santa Ana series so unique is Nordica’s use of terrain specific metal that is sized accordingly to each model. As the waist size increases, the amount of metal decreases, aligning appropriately with the specific terrain and conditions each model is designed for. At 98 mm underfoot, we’re leaning into the soft-snow oriented arena, which is backed by a progressive flex and freeride rocker making it just a blast in prime conditions. That said, the metal backbone counteracts the playfulness by providing an unbelievable amount of power and oomph, bringing the performance ceiling up. Want dynamic power and playful maneuverability all in one? This is your ski.

Who it's For:

Strong skiers who like to push the speed limit and work a little harder to access the sweet spot.

Price: $749.99

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2024 Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free Skis

Overview:

As if we weren’t lucky enough to get the regular Santa Ana series, Nordica spoils us with the Santa Ana Free line, with a 104 and 110 option. A freeskier’s dream, this ski does an amazing job at balancing playful off-piste behavior with precision and power on trail. While it is definitely a soft-snow seeking ski, it offers exceptional performance regardless of the terrain or conditions, delivering strong edge grip, dampness, and powerful stability, allowing skiers to dominate unfavorable conditions while still exuding a poppy, playful personality. With significantly less metal than its narrower sisters, the forgiving flex and power rocker profile allows for effortless flotation and maneuverability, giving it a drifty, smooth feel. That said, it's impressive how well it transitions over to firmer snow, thanks to the use of carbon stringers and terrain specific metal laminates that keep it from feeling chattery or loose. Easy to make quick turns, fun, and capable, anyone who views the mountain as an opportunity to let loose and find features to play on while still having a sturdy ski underneath them will love the Santa Ana 104 Free.

Who it's For:

Powerful skiers who want a soft-snow freeride ski that has enough metal to provide powerful responsiveness with playful maneuverability as well.

Price: $849.99

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2024 Rossignol Black Ops 98 W Skis

Overview:

Another highly qualified wider-bodied twin tip ski, the Rossignol Black Ops 98 W offers equal parts strength and playfulness for skiers looking for a high-performance freeride ski. What’s surprising about this ski is its heft and weight given the relatively simple construction, which features poplar wood, fiberglass and a titanal beam placed underfoot. While it feels like it has more metal, it performs with agility and delivers fun, energetic maneuverability. With just as much stability and power, it is impressively smooth and quiet, allowing it to charge at speed and not miss a beat. The freeride shape with moderate amounts of both rocker and taper greatly enhances flotation and playfulness in soft snow conditions, giving this ski great on-piste and off-piste capabilities. For skiers who like a ski that is damp and sturdy underfoot with the same amount of energy, the Black Ops 98 is a great everyday choice.

Who it's For:

Skiers who don’t mind a heftier ski that balances powerful stability and playful freeride flavor.

Price: $749.95

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2024 Rossignol Rallybird 102 Skis

Overview:

A poised soft-snow snow performer with a quiet, damp feel, the Rossignol Rallybird 102 features a directional tail and floaty, easy to turn tip that makes for controlled carving and effortless float. Rossignol worked some magic here with this ski, blending shape, profile and construction to master a responsive flex and impressive amount of grip and energy. What stands out the most with the Rallybird series is how damp they feel, proving that it doesn’t always take metal or an overly sophisticated build to deliver a quiet, stable feel. That’s not to say Rossignol didn’t approach the construction without intention. By using flexible visco material in a vertical stringer method, they achieved an ideal level of energy, responsiveness and quietness. Enhancing it even further with DampTech and Diagofibers, this ski stays relatively lightweight while delivering a high level of performance for advanced to expert skiers who are looking for a wider-bodied all mountain ski with strong capabilities in both soft and firm conditions.

Who it's For:

Higher level skiers who like a ski that blurs the line between strong on-piste performance and responsive off-piste maneuverability.

Price: $749.95

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2024 Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti Skis

Overview:

Taking the same footprint as the Rallybird 102 but with the addition of metal, the 104 Ti takes it up a notch as far as strength and powerful performance. While there is a wider audience of skiers out there that would be plenty satisfied with the 102, those who want to ski more aggressively and with more power can access a higher performance ceiling with this metal clad iteration. Equally at home carving aggressive, high speed turns as it is drifting and smearing through soft snow, the Rallybird 104 Ti is a burly but sophisticated ski with a serious range of capabilities. Damp, smooth, and stable, it can tackle just about any conditions with confidence and keep things quiet and predictable. A moderate amount of camber and directional shape land this ski in a unique category within this width range as it’s width and tip shape deceive your expectations. For hard-charging skiers who want power, poise, and precision, the Rallybird 104 Ti is one the best.

Who it's For:

Strong skiers who want the power of metal in a smooth operating, directional all-mountain shape.

Price: $849.95

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2024 Salomon QST Lumen 98 Skis

Overview:

A real crowd pleaser, the Salomon QST Lumen 98 has proven its success over the past few years, and we’re excited to see it return unchanged with the exception of new graphics. Talk about a well-rounded ski, Salomon takes a simple yet affective construction and mixes in some pretty generous shape characteristics to deliver an energetic, easy to maneuver ski for all-mountain, freeride performance. As the middle of the road option in the QST series, it features a lightweight construction that provides great energy and pop, and a versatile waist width of 98 mm underfoot. In order to counteract the low swing weight and amount of agility, Salomon uses double sidewall technology for incredible edge grip and stability. This also balances out the moderate amount of rocker and taper in the shovel, making up for the shorter effective edge. The most versatile, approachable option in the QST family, skiers looking for reliable edge grip and lightweight, drifty maneuverability will love this as a one ski quiver option.

Who it's For:

Progressing intermediates to advanced level skiers who want an easy to control, highly rewarding ski with great stability underfoot and energetic responsiveness.

Price: $649.95

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2024 Scott Pure Mission 98 W Skis

Overview:

A fool-proof choice for those who want a well-rounded, approachable ski and just can’t quite make up their mind, the Scott Pure Mission 98 W is a fantastic option. With a more traditional approach to the shape, Scott focuses on a flat, squared shape with subtle tip and tail rocker. In terms of the build, we’re getting a lightweight but sturdy foundation here with a paulownia and beech wood blend, vertical carbon stringers and a titanal reinforcement laminate under the binding. A stiff flex with the right amount of pop and energy, this ski really checks a lot of boxes for a variety of skiers. Depending on what you want to put into it, it will reward you appropriately, and that’s something that we love about it. This allows it to appeal to a wide range of skiers so depending on your level of aggression and skill, this ski delivers the perfect amount of feedback and responsiveness.

Who it's For:

Traditionalists who value a classic shape and predictable performance.

Price: $800.00

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2024 Volkl Secret 102 Skis

Overview:

Hard charging ladies who want a powerful, burly ski with a high-performance ceiling for soft-snow conditions, the Volkl Secret 102 is tough to top. We see a lot of strong contenders in this width category, with a few in particular standing out as the more aggressive skis to choose from. As an expert specific ski with a 102 mm waist width and performance similar to a race ski, the Secret 102 truly falls into its own arena here. Skiers with a need for speed will love the sturdiness and precision, allowing the ability to charge down the fall line with total security and confidence. While the performance ceiling is worth the extra worth, it’s definitely meant for a skilled skier who is ready to put in the work and control a heavier skier. We see a healthy amount of metal here, with a tailored titanal frame that runs along the sides and around the tips and tails, providing exceptional edge grip and overall precision. Keeping the ease of turn initiation and off-piste capabilities high, Volkl incorporated tailored carbon tips to create more torsional stiffness and responsiveness without weighing it down. All in all, this ski is a high-risk high reward type situation and if you’re ready to put in the work, it will deliver.

Who it's For:

Strong skiers who want a hefty ski that requires expert skills and lots of power.

Price: $799.99

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