We don’t just order skis off the trade show floor or from a manufacturer’s product catalog; if a ski is on our wall, it has gone through our extensive on-snow testing process, and it’s been debated, analyzed, and compared. We’ve discussed the nuances of the ski, and identified its targeted skier profile.
All of our test skis are carefully tuned and waxed for optimum performance, so you’ll get to ski them at their best.
Jans Test Program customers are provided with unlimited ski exchanges throughout the day, dependent upon the availability of specific Test Ski sizes and models. Should you decide to buy, we will credit up to three paid Test Program days toward the purchase price of a pair of new, full priced skis (receipts required). If you aren't ready to purchase skis of your own, our Ski Rental Service in Park City offers a variety rental packages that cater to advanced, intermediate, and beginner skiers.
Below is our current Test Program fleet. Due to quantity restraints and customer demand, we cannot guarantee that all skis and/or sizes will be available every day. To check the availability of specific Test Skis, please contact the Jans test location most convenient for you.
Jans on Park Avenue – 435-649-4949
Jans at Deer Valley Resort, Snow Park Lodge – 435-649-8770
Carving skis are traditionally what most people ski, especially on the East Coast and in the Midwest. They are narrow underfoot, from 64 mm to 80 mm, so they transition from edge to edge quickly. And they are torsionally stiff, so they hold an edge even on firm snow. The narrow waist is an asset on the groomed runs, but becomes a liability in deep snow. With a turning radius of generally less than 17 meters, carving skis will rail turn after turn.
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DPS Skis Pisteworks 79
Engineered with Ted Ligety's input, the Pisteworks 79 showcases DPS's mastery of carbon fiber ski design. This narrow carving platform combines aerospace-grade carbon construction with precision engineering to deliver exceptional edge hold and responsive turning. Built for skiers who demand quick transitions and commanding control on hardpack, the Pisteworks 79 excels as a dedicated carving instrument—lightweight yet stable, aggressive yet refined. |
130-79-112 | 13.5 (181) | Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Atomic Cloud Q11 M10 GW - Women's
Featuring Atomic's Flite Woodcore and titanal inlay, the Cloud Q11 has a women’s-specific construction that's stable at any speed. The All-Condition Piste Shape and active camber profile deliver solid edge grip along the full length of the sidecut. |
125-79-110.5 | 13.9 (164) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Head Supershape E-Magnum
The e-Magnum stands as Head's broadest Supershape offering, engineered for all-mountain versatility and commanding stability. Its race-derived architecture—combining Titanal, Graphene, and Crossforce Carbon—delivers exceptional damping and edge control while maintaining a remarkably light platform. This ski excels across variable terrain and speeds, executing both tight and expansive arcs with consistent grip and responsive rebound characteristics. |
126-72-110 | 14.3 (177) | Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Laser SC SRT Speed D20/ SRT 12 System
The Stockli Laser SC with pre-mounted Speed D20 plate and SRT 12 bindings is the perfect package for skiers who love to carve beautiful short-to-medium radius turns. The D20 plate raises the binding height so skiers cun fully engage the sidcut without booting out. A full-camber profile enables the Laser SC to hold an edge with complete control. |
120-70-102 | 16 (176) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Laser SC Orea
Stockli's Laser SC Orea provides the high-end performance of the Laser SC but with a more forgiving construction and a refined finish. A softer wood core and Flex Torsion control allows effortless turn initiation without sacrificing performance. |
120-70-102 | 13.8 (164) | Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Montero AX
With an 80 mm waist, the Montero AX is wider than Stockli's Laser models and more versatile for all-mountain skiing. A lightweight wood core combined with strategically placed titanal delivers the ideal balance between weight savings and performance. Tip and Tail Flex adds some forgiveness while still maintaining solid edge hold for carving. |
123-80-112 | 17.5 (183) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
All-mountain skis range from 80 mm to 90 mm underfoot, and they are designed to go happily anywhere on the mountain. They’re narrow enough to carve and behave beautifully on the groomed runs, but wide enough in the waist to provide some floatation for those stashes of powder you find a day or two after a storm. For most people who only want one ski in their quiver, it should probably come from the all-mountain category.
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Atomic Maverick 88 CTI
With the same Maverick spirit and Atomic's CTI construction, the new Maverick 88 CTI sets a new standard for all-mountain skis. Made with a Power Woodcore and the ideal balance of carbon and Titanal, the CTI construction is lively and damp with responsive energy transfer. The 88 mm waist underfoot is wide and stable enough to ski any terrain and adapt to changing conditions. |
127-89-112 | 17 (186) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Kastle M9 87
A lively frontside ski for folks seeking to improve their carving, the M9 87 is more forgiving than the MX models from Kastle with less metal in the construction. This makes it more approachable for intermediate skiers while still showcasing the high-end performance and craftsmanship expected from Kastle skis. |
129-87-114 | 19.8 (186) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Fischer The Curve GT85 Redefined
Featuring Fischer's newly redefined construction with a focus on sustainability, The Curv GT85 is made with eco-friendly titanal and reused materials. This model proves that ski manufacturing can have a smaller carbon footprint without detracting from performance. The E-Tripple Radius is a playful and nimble shape that lets you make longer or shorter turns depending on where you drive the ski. |
134-85-119 | 15.5 (182) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Head Kore 87 TI - Women's
Confidence-inspiring and easy to steer, the Head Kore 87 will make cruising groomers feel effortless. The Kore 87 also shines in the moguls, allowing freedom to explore the whole mountain. |
125-86-109 | 13.2 (163) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Head Kore 88 TI
The Head Kore 88 TI is a frontside workhorse, ready for bell-to-bell days of hot laps and stacking vert. A redesigned rocker profile and playful shape allow the Kore 88 to maneuver well in moguls and off trail. The dynamic construction, with a karuba-beech wood core and two layers of Titanal, enables excellent energy transfer and rebound entering and exiting turns. |
130-89-113 | 17.4 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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K2 Mindbender 89 Ti
The K2 Mindbender 89Ti is an all-mountain ski that is capable on any terrain. A versatile shape and All-Terrain Rocker profile make the Mindbender maneuverable in moguls and glades with great edgehold for carving on the frontside. Titanal Y-Beam delivers targeted performance benefits of metal laminate to specific parts of the ski. |
130-89-114 | 16.6 (182) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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K2 Mindbender 89 Ti - Women's
Optimized for female skiers who love to carve, the K2 Mindbender 89Ti is great for aggressive skiing on and off piste. The shaped Titanal Y-Beam produces a stiff, powerful-feeling flex. While carving is its focus, the All-Terrain Rocker profile and 89 mm waist underfoot make this ski stable for variable snow and exploring off piste. |
130-89-114 | 13.1 (164) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Atomic Redster Q7.8 Revo Shock C
An all-mountain ski with racing heritage, the Redster Q7.8 Revoshock C packs high-performance features into a user-friendly ski for intermediate through expert-level skiers. Revoshock C is the lighter carbon version of Atomic's damping technology used on the Redster racing models. Less vibrations and lighter weight means less work for your legs. |
136-85-120.5 | 15.2 (181) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Kastle Marble 84 - Women's
Made with Kastle's new Symbio core that reduces weight without impacting performance, the Marble 84 has a softer construction for intermediate and advanced skiers looking for high-level craftsmanship. This smooth carving ski has Hollowtech 2.0 to absorb vibrations in the tips for a stable ride and precise steering. |
128-84-112 | 13.8 (160) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Kastle MX 84
The MX84 features newly upgraded carbon Hollowtech Evo tips that boost floatation in soft snow and work with Kastle's Fast Grip Shovel to produce responsive turn initiation. A classic race-inspired sandwich construction with a wood core, fiberglass, and titanal feels solid and enables precise energy transfer while carving. |
127-84-113 | 17.8 (183) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Kastle MX 88
The MX88 is a high-quality all-mountain ski with an 88 mm waist that's versatile for exploring off piste. Kastle's upgraded carbon Hollowtech Evo tips boost floatation in soft snow and work with the Fast Grip Shovel to produce responsive turn initiation. Minimal taper in the tip creates a long effective edge with solid hold for carving. |
130-88-114 | 18.8 (181) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Montero AR
The Montero AR is an extremely high-performing carving ski with a long effective edge for grip and control. A versatile All Mountain Rocker profile and Stockli's advanced construction technology bring race-level performance to all-mountain skiers who want to explore glades, moguls, and bowls. |
128-84-114 | 18.4 (185) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Montero AW - Women's
The Montero AW is a women's-specific model made with a lighter, softer construction. Stockli's Flex Torsion Control features S-shaped cutouts in the tips and tails that soften the flex for easier turn initiation and edge release. Tip and tail rocker and an 80 mm waist underfoot make for a stable, nimble ski for exploring the whole mountain. |
122-80-106 | 16 (166) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Nela 88 - Women's
Playful and powerful, the Nela 88 was designed for women who appreciate the high-performance features of an elite carving ski but prefer the added stability of wider bases for exploring the whole mountain. Stockli used women's-specific technology to provide a softer ride without impacting performance. |
127-88-113 | 16.9 (168) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Stormrider 88
Precision and performance, the Stormrider 88 is a Swiss-made all-mountain ski with top-level materials, technology, and craftsmanship. Tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot produces a responsive, nimble ski with excellent edge hold. The robust construction is best suited for advanced and expert skiers who can access the high-level carving performance. |
130-88-114 | 19.5 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Volkl Mantra 84
Volkl's Mantra 84 is built for the skier who appreciates the stability and precision of a ski that transforms a good day arcing corduroy turns into a great day. This Mantra is a capable swiss-army-knife frontside ski. |
129-84-110 | (R1) 31.2, (R2) 17.3, (R3) 27.0 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Volkl Mantra 84 - Women's
Possessing all of Volkl's legendary design that have kept women loyal for decades, Mantra 84 continues that heritage. This ski delivers everything you didn't know you needed to go from bumps to groomers without a flicker of hesitation. |
129-84-110 | (R1) 23.5, (R2) 13.2, (R3) 21.3 (163) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Atomic Maven 88 CTI
The Maven 88 is your go-to choice for when your day may include anything from groomed runs to a few laps through the trees. Powerful enough to handle whatever the day may bring, but light enough to go bell to bell. |
123-88-108 | 16 (172) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
Wide all-mountain skis range from 90 mm to 100 mm wide underfoot. It used to be that skis of this width were strictly for powder, but over the last decade, especially with the addition of rocker and better manufacturing techniques which provide more torsional rigidity, many of these skis are just as happy plowing through crud and cutting occasional trenches in the corduroy as they are floating through powder.
| SKI BRAND & MODEL | DIMENSIONS (mm) | TURNING RADIUS (m) | LOCATION |
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Atomic Bent 90
The Bent 90 is the ski of choice for the Atomic Freeski team, but it's also a well-balanced and versatile all-mountain ski. A user-friendly shape and All-Mountain Rocker profile enable easy turn initiation, so this Bent is approachable for intermediate skiers and not just slopestyle or big air athletes. |
119-90-109 | 19 (175) | Park Ave. |
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Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
The Maverick 96 CTI is a powerful all-mountain ski that makes expert-level performance available to intermediate and advanced skiers. Enjoy exploring more of the mountain with the versatility of 96 mm wide bases. Atomic's CTI construction is damp, stable, and responsive—all while reducing the environmental impact of making these skis. |
130.5-96.5-116 | 19 (186) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Fischer Nightstick 97
Taking your park skills to the next level, it helps to have a purpose-built park ski. Fischer used advanced Air Tec and Fiber Tech technology to make the Nightstick lightweight for catching maximum air while still being strong enough to handle the landings. The Ti-Reinforced construction is designed to withstand days of park laps sliding rails and boxes. |
132-97-123 | 18 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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DPS Pisteworks 94
Ted Ligety calls the DPS Pisteworks 94 his all-mountain GS ski. This ski has an all-mountain shape and rocker profile. It can still perform like a carving ski while providing a wider base to explore more terrain. |
132-94-112 | 19.5 (184) | Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Head Kore 100 Ti
One of the most well-rounded skis on the wall, the Kore 100 seamlessly goes between powder and piste, making easy work of any terrain and all skiing styles. The shape is approachable and forgiving for intermediate-level skiers, while the dual Titanal layers deliver stable carving performance that advanced and expert skeris will appreciate. |
134-101-123 | 18.9 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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K2 Mindbender 99 Ti
The Mindbender 99Ti has a shaped Titanal Y-Beam to distribute mass where it gives the most performance advantage. This helps with turn initiation and stability for charging through variable snow at high speed. The All-Terrain Rocker profile is balanced for versatile performance, so you can sweep huge turns down steep faces with confidence. |
134-99-120 | 19.6 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Atomic Maven 94 CTI - Women's
Maven 94 is a well appointed soft-snow ladies dream ski. It can handle powder turns with ease, but it's still nimble enough to make the journey to softer snow feel seamless. |
127.5-95.5-113 | 17 (172) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Stockli Stormrider 95
With a 95 mm waist, this all-mountain-wide ski is right at home hunting powder in the glades and bowls or carving laps on the frontside. Stockli's Rocker profile and Freeride Tip and Tail allow easy turn initiation and nimble maneuvering. Strong skiers will appreciate the stiff flex and stable high-speed edge hold. |
132-95-120 | 18.5 (182) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Volkl Mantra M7
Volkl updated it's all-mountain staple for 2026 with the M7. This new Mantra is loaded with Volkl technology to enhance performance like the Tailored Carbon Tips and Tailored Titanal Frame that ensures ski construction is proportional to skier size. |
139-96-121 | (R1) 41.1, (R2) 17.9, (R3) 23.2 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Armada ARV 94
Built for relentless park sessions, the ARV 94 combines reinforced construction with a versatile profile designed to handle everything from technical rails to natural terrain. The balanced AR Freestyle Rocker profile delivers responsive edge control and allows smooth buttering and playful pressing in soft snow conditions. |
124-94-119 | 17.5 (185) | Park Ave. |
Powders skis range from 100 mm to 130+ mm underfoot, and most of them aren’t very happy on anything other than steep and deep, especially the ones with zero camber or reverse camber underfoot. Almost all have rocker (early rise in the tips) to help the skis float in the deep snow, and to make them easier to turn. Powder skis rise above the snow so they are very easy to turn in the tight trees, and quite stable making big long arcs in open bowls.
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Atomic Bent 100
With a lively construction and playful Powder Rocker profile, the Bent 100 was designed for highly charged, creative skiing. The user-friendly shape and profile make this ski extremely intuitive, which means it's also a great all-mountain wide option for intermediate skiers. |
129.5-100-120 | 19.5 (186) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Volkl Revolt 101
Sporty and playful, the Revolt 101 is an ideal width if you want a daily driver that can also ski well in powder. The rocker profile has less splay in the tails, which combined with the flat tail shape and directional profile, prioritizes edge hold and stability at speed. |
133-101-115 | (R1) 27.0, (R2) 21.2, (R3) 25.4 (189) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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K2 Rekoner 102
The Reckoner 102 is a twin-tipped ski that's great in powder, the terrain park, or for all-mountain skiing. The 102 mm waist and All-Terrain Twin Rocker profile float easily in soft snow, while camber underfoot gives good edge hold on piste. K2's Spectral Braid delivers increased torsional stiffness without the weight of a metal layer. |
134-102-127 | 18 (184) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Fischer Ranger 102
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139-104-129 | 20 (190) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Fischer Ranger 102 - Women's
While the women's Ranger 102 is a wider ski that's capable in powder, its directional shape and camber underfoot enable powerful carving performance on the frontside. The robust construction with a wood core and shaped Titanal layer requires some strength to flex and is ideal for advanced and expert female skiers. |
129.5-100-120 | 19.5 (186) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Fischer Ranger 108
The Ranger 108 is a big-mountain powder ski that performs well in all conditions. A wood core construction with a shaped Titanal layer strikes the ideal balance of power, agility, and float. Fischer's Freeski Rocker profile gives the Ranger excellent edge hold and control, so you can still have fun on piste after the powder is skied out. |
143-109-134 | 18 (185) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |
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Atomic Bent 110
The 102 option is perhaps the most versatile, well-rounded ski in the Ranger line. The wider bases and tip rocker help float in powder, while the directional shape, shaped titanal layer, and camber underfoot produce excellent edgehold, stability, and power. The solid construction requires some strength to flex and is ideal for advanced and expert skiers. |
134-110-125 | 19 (188) | Park Ave. & Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley |