The 2025 Salomon Stance 96 is a nimble yet powerful all-mountain ski that combines approachability, versatility, and precision. Its shape and flex pattern work together seamlessly to produce a smooth and stable feel during carved turns while also being smeary and agile in tighter terrain or softer snow. The 96 is a true quiver killer that ticks so many boxes for all-mountain skiers who want the best of both worlds when it comes to on trail carving performance and off-piste adventuring.

Why we like it:

The approachability of the Stance 96 with its top end capabilities is truly what sets it apart from the rest in this category. Its lack of specificity and well-roundedness make it such a useful tool for the majority of skiers on the mountain.

Who it's for:

Advanced to expert skiers who value versatility and need a ski that can carve just as well as navigate through technical terrain.

Highlights:

The Stance 96 has a karuba and poplar wood core which balances light weight and approachability with power and energy. Double Ti laminates boost the overall smoothness and dampness of the ski for optimum composure during carved turns and variable snow conditions. Twin Frame 2 takes some metal out of the tips and tails to allow for some articulation. Carbon and basalt stringers are placed within these cutouts of the metal to help keep the ski light and energetic without sacrificing edge grip.

Things to consider:

The Stance 96 is a powerful and highly capable carving ski however there are some skis in this category that do it better. However, the 96 does do many other things better than those that carve better, like soft snow maneuverability and off-piste ease of use.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size.