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Skis · Ski Type / Category · All-Mountain Wide

What's the difference between All-Mountain and All-Mountain Wide skis, and which should I get?

All-Mountain Wide skis sit in that sweet spot between standard all-mountain and full freeride skis, with waist widths ranging from 95–105mm. Compared to regular all-mountain skis (usually 85–95mm underfoot), the extra width gives you noticeably better flotation in powder, chopped-up snow, and softer off-piste conditions without going full powder plank.

Go with All-Mountain Wide if you ski at a resort that gets frequent fresh snow or you spend a decent chunk of your time exploring off the groomed runs. They're a great fit for skiers in places like Utah, Colorado, or the Pacific Northwest where powder days are common but you still want to cruise groomers when things get tracked out.

The trade-off is that the wider waist makes them slightly less quick edge-to-edge on hardpack compared to narrower all-mountain skis. They'll still carve groomers just fine, but they won't feel as snappy or precise on firm snow. If you're mostly on groomers with occasional soft snow, stick with standard all-mountain. If you're chasing fresh snow 30%+ of the time, go wide.