Salomon’s Stance 96 is the flagship of the Stance line and it takes this title by continually proving itself as a ski of choice for aggressive skiers. The Stance 96 is stable, damp, playful, and holds a mean edge. Rockered tips lend to float and excellent hook up for initiating a turn while the rockered tails easily release from carving, and camber under foot aids in keeping a firm grip on the snow, slush, or ice. Speaking of variable conditions, the Stance 96 benefits from Salomon design and construction in a way that can power through spring corn to boiler plate ice and everything in between. A poplar wood core sandwiched between a base layer of solid metal and a top layer of metal, carbon, and flax creates a ski that performs on all levels, and everywhere on the mountain. Luckily for some of the shorter or lighter skiers out there, the Stance 96 comes in sizes from 168cm all the way to 188cm which means it can be a tool for more skiers with more varied body types. The Stance 96 can undeniably do almost anything you want to put it through, and advanced to expert level skiers will find a ski with no speed limit that pushes you to check out all the mountain has to offer.