Ease and forgiveness, a true intermediate ski for those who have skied for a long time and are happy cruising green and blue runs, or for skiers with only a couple of weeks under their belts looking at blues and to head on some reds. The twin-tipped construction allows the tails to skid around with no "catch", yet underfoot they remain reassuring and grippy, instilling confidence. Also try the Dynastar XO9 or Exclusive Carve that are great fun for intermediates, also the new Streetracer range from Salomon or the Head M-Pulse.

With its B4 construction, the C:8 is the ideal solution for comfort oriented carvers who occasionally step it up a notch. You'll ski longer and turn better with less effort.