To help you get ahead of the hype, I put together a guide to the 10 best skis of the year—sticks that will help you lay down a tighter turn, float in deep pow and have more fun in the park.

Many of the best skis are stiff underfoot and more forgiving in the tip and tail. The sidecut of a ski, also known as its turn radius, refers to the shape of the curve along either side of its length.

What type of skier is the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 best for? Twin-tip powder skis are kind of an interesting design ...