Ski Reviews

2022-2023 Meier BNK, 173 cm

Reviewer Username: KDub

Reviewer Height: 5’9″

Reviewer Weight: 170 lbs

Reviewer Experience Level: Expert

DAYS USED: 3 days

TEST LOCATIONS: Crested Butte

TEST TERRAIN: Firm groomers

TEST CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow | Firm, off-piste chop or crud

(0 = Terrible, 5 = Okay, 10 = Outstanding)

OVERALL IMPRESSION: 7/10

FORGIVENESS: 8/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Loose / Easy to Pivot & Smear?): 5/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Quick / Low is the Swing Weight?): 8/10

STABILITY: 5/10

SUSPENSION: 4/10

EDGE HOLD: 5/10

PLAYFULNESS: 5/10

PLAYFULNESS (Open Ended):

Pretty agile, quick

SKI LENGTH: It felt a bit too short (173 cm length tested)

THIS SKI’S IDEAL TERRAIN: Softer moguls | Low-angle, off-piste terrain | Trees

THIS SKI’S IDEAL SNOW CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow | Softer, but not deep snow | Soft groomers

WHAT TYPE(S) OF SKIER DO YOU IMAGINE WILL GET ALONG BEST WITH THIS SKI?

Intermediate skiers looking to get more comfortable in off-piste terrain but don’t want something too demanding.

ARE THERE SIMILAR PRODUCTS YOU’VE SKIED THAT YOU CLEARLY PREFER? IF SO, WHY?

The Atomic Maven 93C and Armada Reliance 92Ti are more stable and precise.

PLEASE ELABORATE ON ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THIS SKI. FEEL FREE TO GO INTO DETAIL!