Bode’s skis! Well they were until this summer. Perhaps the smoothest, most fluid GS ski on the market, generally only available to order (but then many French shops seem to have them), immense grip and acceleration throughout the turn plus ease of use, these skis work for YOU! They are true race skis but fellow testers and I found they are more inspiring and more fun than the regular 9X. I’d have a pair! Several manufacturers have true race skis available to the public, for something a little more manageable try the Salomon 2V or Dynastar Speed 66.