We always want what we can’t have. Or better yet, what only a few of us can have. Many of our favorite brands have released limited edition skis this fall, adding a little freshness to the ever-revolving cycle of annual ski launches.
This season, we’re excited to see skis that highlight unique artist collabs and fundraisers, celebrations of brand heritage, and even a nod to some old fan favorites of the past. Here are a few of our favorite limited edition skis this fall that celebrate ski culture far and wide—get ‘em before they’re gone.
Rossignol Sender 90 Share Winter Giveback Ski ($450 with bindings)
(Photo: Courtesy Rossignol)
Lengths: 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180cm
Dimensions: 118-90-106 (160cm)
It’s one thing to donate to an organization. It’s another to bring that organization’s work front and center on a pair of skis. Rossi partnered with the Share Winter Foundation and artist Ya La’ford to create a limited edition of their Sender 90 Pro skis in celebration of expanding diversity and accessibility to snowsports. La’ford selected Andre Thomas, a student from the Bronx in New York City who learned to ski through his school’s ski and snowboard program, to collaborate with her on the ski’s topsheet artwork. Thomas was inspired by the idea of moving fast through the mountains in contrast with a quiet, glowing sunset, and the skis are a reflection of his time on snow at Mountain Creek, New Jersey. With a 90-millimeter waist width and a generous size run—from 130 centimeters to 180 centimeters the Rossignol Sender 90 is a versatile all-mountain ski designed for a wide variety of skiers of different ability levels. All proceeds (yes, the full 100 percent) from the sale of this limited edition ski will go directly to the Share Winter Foundation.
Blizzard Sheeva 10 Hilaree Nelson Ski ($850)
(Photo: Courtesy Blizzard)
Lengths: 162, 168, 174cm
Dimensions: 133-102-122 (168cm)
Paying homage to Hilaree Nelson, the late pack-leading She Wolf, this limited edition of the Blizzard Sheeva 10 is bright and beautiful. The artwork on these skis, created by Blizzard Tecnica ambassador Malia Reeves, was inspired by Nelson’s two proudest accomplishments: her first descent of the Lhotse Couloir (accomplished with partner Jim Morrison); and raising her two boys. Much like Nelson, the Sheeva 10 is powerful and fun-loving, with a 102-millimeter waist that’s right at home exploring back bowls and steep trees. Fully redesigned for the 2023-24 season to bring more energy and liveliness to each turn, the Sheeva 10 is the kind of ski that makes you feel like you can do just about anything (a perfect homage to Nelson herself). One-hundred-percent of the proceeds from each pair will be donated to the Hilaree Nelson Fund, which provides financial support for climate change initiatives and scholarships for female empowerment in the outdoors.
Line Bacon 122 TWall ($850)
(Photo: Courtesy Line)
Lengths: 170, 178, 185cm
Dimensions: 152-122-144 (178cm)
The popularity of mega-fat skis has waned somewhat in the past decade, so this limited edition run of the Line Bacon 122 is a welcome return for pow seekers. You’ll only find 300 pairs of these Tom Wallisch collab skis worldwide. Not every day calls for a seriously fat ski like this, but when you need ‘em, you need ‘em., With a 122-millimeter waist, the Bacon 122 sits at the top of the Bacon collection (see the more modest Bacon 108 or Bacon skis for the other 95 percent of ski days). A specific tool for a specific type of skier, the Bacons are built with thick sidewalls (designed to stand up to sliding rails and other park shenanigans) and a symmetrical flex that allows an even, stable feel while riding switch. It’s a ski that turns the whole mountain into a playground, designed for those with the itch to butter, stomp, and slarve their way through deep snow. If you miss out this round, fear not: The regular edition of the Bacon 122 will be available in the fall of 2024 (you just won’t get the Tom Wallish touch).
Nordica Unleashed 90 Cultura ($449)
(Photo: Courtesy Nordica)
Lengths: 144, 152, 160, 168, 174cm
Dimensions: 122-90-111 (160cm)
The Cultura, a collaboration between Nordica, artist Alberto Lemus, and Evo, is a limited edition version of Nordica’s Unleashed 90 that aims to raise money and awareness for Latinx advocacy groups. Proceeds from each ski ($150 per pair) will support the Hartland Community 4 Youth & Families, Latino Outdoors, and Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. Lemus, who designed the top sheets for the skis, wanted to incorporate colors and images that reflect his Latino heritage, and the Cultura celebrates and embraces a more diverse ski culture as a result. The ski itself is an all-around resort ski, built with full wood core, tip and tail rocker, and a 90-millimeter waist that makes for a playful and friendly freeride ski. It comes in a wide size range (144 through 174 centimeters), suitable for up-and-coming rippers and advanced skiers alike. Nordica only produced 250 pairs of the Cultura, which are sold exclusively at evo.com and Nordica.com.
Völkl V.Werks 100 ($2,500)
Lengths: 170, 178, 186cm
Dimensions: 140-100-122 (178cm)
One hundred years of making skis calls for celebration. The V.Werks 100 is a nod to Völkl’s major milestone, a culmination of the German manufacturer’s century of expertise in ski development. Völkl released just 1,923 pairs of these limited edition skis (do some basic math and you’ll get why the odd number), which join the lightweight, performance-oriented V.Werks collection (Völkl’s line of skis that use top-shelf construction). With a versatile 100 millimeter waist width, the V.Werks 100 was designed as a hybrid ski for inbounds and out-of-bounds skiing. Flax fibers create stiffness without carbon, and a zippy 17-meter turn radius (178cm) and tip and tail rocker allow this ski to remain responsive and reliable in variable snow, powder, and hardpack alike. Like the rest of the V.Werks collection, it comes with a hefty price tag; think of it as a collector’s item you can actually play with.
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