These days, terrain park denizens looking for new twin tip skis may be just as confused about their choices as all other ski buyers.
With more than a handful of ski manufacturers out there, and each one boasting (without shame) up to two dozen-plus models in their ski lines—including multiple twin tips models—there’s no shame in becoming confused.
So, I stopped in at Danzeisen & Quigley in Cherry Hill, NJ—a SKI Magazine "Ski Shop of the Year" winner—to talk skis. Here’s what I learned about . . .
That last answer will not only affect your choice of ski, but how the bindings are mounted. Most twin tips utilize flexible binding mount location; the more park time you put it, the further forward the bindings should be mounted.
But, remember, forward-mounted bindings make the skis squirrely in the back, effecting out-of-park performance.
Head Mojo: comes in two models, Mojo 7 and Mojo 8. The 8 is stiffer. Price: about $290-$475
Salomon Teneighty Foil: sturdy because of sidewall construction, and it works well as an all-mountain ski, too. Price, about $510.
Salomon Teneighty Thruster: bit softer than the Foil, it uses cap construction.
K2 Public Enemy: one of the most popular twin tips out there thanks to strong sidewall construction and military graphics that young males love. Price: about $400
K2 Fugitive: softer than the Enemy with cap consruction.
Volkl Mantra: very wide waist (94-cm), which makes it good, too, for powder. Price: about $690.
Volkl Dogen: for the park specialist. Cost: about $340.