Ski Base stocks the best demo skis for every level. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we’ll have the equipment to make your day on Vail Mountain the perfect one. We carry a full line of boots, skis, and poles to compliment each ski or snowboard rental package we offer.
Our fleet of demos consists of this current season’s top of the line skis from Atomic, Black Crows, Blizzard, DPS, Dynastar, Elan, K2, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, and Völkl.
All ski & snowboard rentals include FREE STORAGE
Demo Skis and poles with our 25% off advanced reservation price runs $28.49 per day for 1 to 3 days. Vail’s best value on ski rentals for your trip.
Blizzard Black Pearl 88
It takes a lot of guts and grit to reinvent the best-selling women’s ski. But here at Blizzard, we’re never satisfied with good enough. We are constantly looking for ways to make a great ski even better. Redesigned with input from our Women to Women project and Blizzard’s engineers, the Black Pearl 88 shines as bright as ever. Blizzard’s TrueBlend Flipcore W.S.D. (Women’s Specific Design) makes skiing all sorts of conditions easy and fun, so women are empowered to ski corduroy groomers, softer snow off-piste, bumps, trees and everything in between. We designed the Black Pearl 88 not just for the best days on the mountain, but for every day. A lightweight construction, smooth profile shape and camber underfoot make the Black Pearl 88 a go to for today, tomorrow and the day after that, too.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 147 , 153 , 159 , 165
Radius(m): 11 , 12 , 13 , 14
Sidecut(mm): 127_8
Blizzard Black Pearl 98
If you are looking for a ski that can float through powder, bust through chopped up crud or carve on the groomers, the Black Pearl 98 is the ski for you. With a 98 mm waist and a women’s specific Carbon Flipcore W.S.D. construction, the Black Pearl 98 is light and easy with exceptional versatility and performance for any terrain or snow condition you can throw at it.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length(cm): 152 , 159 , 166
Radius(m): 13.5 , 14.5 , 15.5
Sidecut(mm): 134.5_98_118.5
Blizzard Brahma 88
Compared to its wider brethren in this category, the Brahma 88 utilizes its TrueBlend Woodcore, two sheets of metal and reduced rocker profile for a better grip on hard, icy snow. This ski will take the energy you give it and transfer that power into the snowpack, so you can rip down the mountain with confidence and ease. As the day’s smooth terrain gets eaten up by hungry skiers, the Brahma has the backbone to ski efficiently through crud, which means you’ll be skiing longer (and stronger) than everyone else. Save your ski day, save your legs, ski the Brahma.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 165 , 177 , 183
Radius(m): 14 , 16 , 17.5
Sidecut(mm): 128_88_110
Blizzard Bonafide
Introducing the all new Bonafide: made to attack the mountain with grace and precision. From crushing through crud, to laying it down on hard pack, to navigating your way through untouched pow in the trees, they’re the ultimate all-conditions daily driver for committed skiers. The new TrueBlend Woodcore specifically targets the flex throughout the ski, with a softer tip and tail that keep you nimble. Denser wood underfoot acts like a gas pedal, giving you the power and drive when you want to charge. Combined with a versatile sidecut and a reduced rocker profile, the Bonafide is the perfect blend of Austrian engineering and real-world testing that’ll keep you skiing confidently, even on those less-than-perfect days.
Lengths(cm): 165 , 177 , 183
Radius(m): 15 , 17 , 18.5
Sidecut(mm): 136.5_97_118.5
Nordica Enforcer 94
The new Enforcer 94 carves a fresh chapter for Nordica’s award-winning and best-selling Enforcer collection while continuing to build on its legendary performance. No wonder the Enforcer 94 has already emerged as a favorite among skiers who spend most of their time on trails. Thanks to its new construction and rocker-camber blend, it offers exceptional versatility, providing a forgiving ride at low speeds and unrivaled performance when it’s time to hold nothing back. The new carbon chassis coupled with a full wood core sandwiched between two sheets of metal deliver tremendous stability and response and dampen vibrations for an especially smooth ride. In addition to reducing weight, this modern design provides outstanding edge hold that inspires confidence and helps lay down powerful and precise turns. Elevate your skiing—and your expectations—with the new Enforcer 94.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 169 , 177 , 185
Radius(m): 15.5 , 16.5 , 18.5
Sidecut(mm): 126_93_114
Nordica Enforcer 100
Guided by a commitment to relentless refinement, Nordica has completely reimagined the Enforcer 100. Thanks to a new construction and an upgraded tip design, this best-selling ski offers a more playful feel and even greater versatility—while continuing to deliver its legendary all mountain performance. For a trusted ride that’s especially smooth and stable, it pairs an all new carbon chassis with a new core profile and two sheets of metal. In addition to dampening vibrations and reducing weight, this creates a more forgiving ski that also maximizes stability and response. And to boost confidence in variable conditions, the Enforcer features an early rise tip and slight tail rocker with traditional camber under foot. Armed with a modern design, it allows you to ski how you want—where you want. Smoother and more playful than ever, the new Enforcer 100 redefines what an all mountain ski can do.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 165 , 179 , 186
Radius(m): 18.4m @186cm
Sidecut(mm): 133_100_121 @186cm
Nordica Santa Ana 98
If you’re looking for a wider all mountain ski that can carve groomers and give you confidence in fresh snow, the Santa Ana 98 is the perfect choice. This new ski reimagines what’s possible while building on the legendary performance and versatility of the Santa Ana collection. Thanks to a fresh construction that pairs a wood core with carbon and a sheet of terrain-specific metal, the Santa Ana 98 offers a ride that’s especially smooth and stable. This design also reduces weight and enhances edge hold and response to inspire confidence and keep you in control. Whether ducking in the trees on a powder day or skiing groomers with friends, the Santa Ana 98 allows you to ski everywhere with confidence.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 151 , 158 , 165
Radius(m): 13.4 , 14.5 , 15.6
Sidecut(mm): 130-98-117
Rossignol FREERIDE SKIS BLACKOPS W 92 OPEN
Purpose built to push the next generation of freeriders forward. The new women’s Blackops 92 is a weapon of one for progressive minded all-mountain freeride skiers. Combining a full sidewall construction and progressive rocker profile, this freeride weapon packs a perfect blend of power, pop, and playfulness. The lightweight paulownia wood core keeps the ski reactive and agile whether airing it out in the park or slashing through virgin powder fields.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 136 , 146 , 154 , 162
Sidecut(mm): 122_90_112
Rossignol Experience 78
Open the door to the entire resort. The women’s Experience 78 Carbon ski brings a lightweight feel and confident on-trail carving for all-resort skiing. Carbon layers reduce overall weight for a quick feel underfoot. The flex is tuned to deliver entry-level skiers a relaxed feel and effortless carving. The confidence-boosting control of our Drive Tip design works with the sidecut for smooth turn initiation and a controlled finish to each turn. A sustainable wood core adds stability through a wide range of conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 138 , 146 , 154, 162
Sidecut(mm): 125_78_111
Rossignol Experience 86 Basalt
All resort. All the time. The Experience 86 Basalt ski blends a lightweight build with a smooth ride for carving across the entire mountain. A paulownia wood core reduces overall weight, while basalt layers absorb vibration for a smooth, quiet feel. An 86mm waist adds versatility and stability across changing snow conditions. The confidence-boosting control of our Drive Tip design works with the sidecut and full sidewall construction for smooth turn initiation and a powerful edge through the entire turn.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 149 , 158 , 167, 176, 185
Sidecut(mm): 132_86_120
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Salomon QST 92
Salomon’s speedy QST 92 Ski cruises down fresh groomers before lunch and obliterates your favorite off-piste lines in the afternoon. A skinny waist width of 85mm means this ski has a tight turn radius so you can carve groomers like a champ. The QST’s All-Terrain Rocker includes a gradual rockered tip that deflects chop, and the rest of the ski is cambered for solid edge control on firm snow.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 152 , 162 , 168 , 176
Radius(m): 12m at 168cm
Sidecut(mm): 112_92_125
Salomon QST 98
From chasing natural features in the morning, to slaying glades ‘til après, the QST 98 is a playful yet powerful ski. With a new, modern shape and versatile 98mm waist-width, the QST 98 rises to any challenge. Double sidewall technology transmits power to your edges, whether dropping cliffs or buttering lips.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 169 , 176 , 183 , 189
Radius(m): 15m at 176cm
Sidecut(mm): 131_98_119
Salomon Stance 96
The marquee ski in Salomon’s all-mountain Stance line, the 96 is unrivaled in strength-to-weight ratio. This all-mountain driver offers a butter-smooth ride at any speed. Two titanal plates run the length of the ski to provide impressive edge grip when the going gets firm, and release torsional stiffness for poppy, powerful turns.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 168 , 176 , 182, 188
Radius(m): 19m at 174cm
Sidecut(mm): 126_94_108
Salomon QST LUX 92
TAs time evolves, so does our style of skiing. In response, we took the beloved QST LUX 92, lengthened the rocker and revamped its shape to create a more modern, playful version of your favorite charger. What we didn’t change? The edge grip, performance, and stability you have come to rely on when charging groomers or skipping through the
Lengths(cm): 152 , 160 , 168
Radius(m): 112m at 168cm
Völkl Yumi
The Yumi’s unique setup is designed to create a playful, easy handling ride quality. Titanal Band construction provides stability and smoothness without extra weight. It also features tip and tail rocker, full sidewall construction, and moderate taper in the tip. The strength of the Yumi has always been the huge range of skiers’ abilities who could enjoy it, and the lively, yet stable feel on the front side blended with the float and maneuverability for an occasional off piste ramble make it yet another winner in its category.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 147 , 154 , 161 , 168
Radius(m): 12.9 , 14.6 , 15.8 , 17.6
Sidecut(mm): 121_80_103
Völkl Kenja 88
If you don’t want to choose between piste and powder, between moguls and groomed carving slopes, then the Kenja 88 with its revised geometry is the perfect partner for every occasion. This all-mountain freerider with state-of-the-art build is suitable for female skiers who value performance but don’t want to be confined to piste or terrain. Its impressive carving performance is due to the three different radii in the 3D Radius Sidecut. Different parts of the ski are involved at different speeds and as the edges are engaged and disengaged, helping it manage different turns, terrains and forces perfectly. The tip and tail rocker makes initiating turns smoother and forgives mistakes on slopes deep with powder or crud. The centre radius is shorter by a metre, allowing the ski to be steered with noticeably less effort. With the Kenja 88 beneath your feet, you can take on everything the mountains have to offer.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 149 , 156 , 163, 19
Radius: 13M
Sidecut(mm): 129_88_113
Völkl Secret 96
A ski for demanding freeride girls who take things to the limits under any conditions and want a ski they can rely on all the way from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the valley – and which leaves them with enough left in the tank to party hard at the après ski.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 149 , 156 , 163, 170
Radius(m): 13m
Sidecut(mm): 135_96_11
Völkl BLaze
The introduction of the Mantra marked the beginning of Völkl’s powerful freeriding ski line – for those who want to ride free without any restrictions but with all the control of a sporty all-mountain design. The new Blaze series adds a new dimension for intuitive freeriders who like performance but appreciate a playful, agile feel as well. As the widest model in the line, the Blaze 106 weighs 1,828 g (@ 186 cm) and delivers fantastic flotation, even in soft snow.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 165 ,172 , 179 , 186
Radius(m): 16
Sidecut(mm): 146_106_128
Völkl Kendo 88
This is an all-mountain freerider with a state-of-the-art build that can be used for so many different things by experienced skiers who relish powerful turns on any terrain and on any piste. Like the new Mantra and Kenja, the Kendo 88 comes with revised geometry and a one metre shorter centre radius in its 3D Radius Sidecut. The key is that the three different radii combined in one ski make for enormously versatile cornering. The new 16 m radius in the middle further increases its radius variability. Thrills await if you love tight turns cut fully on the edge. This ski encourages a sporty, intuitive style on groomed slopes, but also provides the manoeuvrability you need to get through challenging terrain. Less force is required too, thanks to a shorter centre radius. This season, the Kendo 88 also features Tailored Carbon Tips and a Tailored Titanal Frame. So if it wasn’t clear already, there can now be no doubt that fun is the Kendo’s middle name.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 163 , 170 , 177 , 184
Radius(m): 15
Sidecut(cm): 129_88_111
Völkl M5 Mantra
How do you improve a legend? You retain the features that made the ski famous and add the latest innovations, which allow progress where a year ago you couldn’t see any room for improvement. The new Mantra M6 again comes with a multilayer wood core and tip and tail rocker. But in the coming season, the newly designed ski body will, for the first time, be adapted to a 3D radius sidecut concept with a tailored Titanal frame. By adapting the Titanal components to the various ski lengths and thus to the skier’s proportions, not only can the tip and tail ends be weight-optimised, but the torsional stiffness can also be influenced, thereby improving the ride qualities. This retains the familiar stability of a Titanal ski while also making the Mantra M6 noticeably lighter and more agile to control. The new handling characteristics of the Mantra M6 are also enhanced by the tailored carbon tip. The dedicated positioning of the carbon fibres results in a precise tip response and vastly improves the ski’s torsional stiffness.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lengths(cm): 163, 170 , 177 , 184
Radius(m): 21
Sidecut(mm): 135_96_119
Volkl RTM 8.0
The RTM 8.0 is a great ski for the true beginner or the recreational skier that is looking to stop waiting in rental shop lines. Made with a Dual Wood Core, the RTM 8.0 has a stiffer feeling and the two strips of wood in the core are surrounded by PU to give you some vibration absorption. Volkl’s Powershell Construction has a full cap that enables the ski to flex easily, for easy control and easy steering. Tip Rocker will help you initiate a turn as soon as you tip the ski on edge, and camber underfoot will give you stability and edge hold on the groomed trails.
Lengths: 135cm, 144cm, 158cm, 165, 176cm
