4FRNT VCT (2008)

The VCT is money if you spend most of your days seeking out deep snow, or if you just like a wider ski that is durable yet maneuverable. The VCT features a softer tip to stay afloat in deep snow, but a more rigid tail for landings. The durability comes from 4FRNT's classic wood-core, vertical sidewall construction, and fully wrapped 2mm edges. New for this year is the 168 and 189. Vincent Dorion is the man behind this ski and the reason why most of us ski backwards now.