The 10 Best Value Skis of 2024
By: Jordan Sunshine: Ski Buyer | October 05, 2023
Skiing doesn't have to be a rich person’s game. Sure, you can spend thousands of dollars on your setup, spring for the fur-lined outerwear, and the luxury ski vacations. Or you can work hard all summer, save up for a pass at your local hill, pack your own lunch, and buy skis that give you the best bang for your buck. If you identify more with the latter, this list of the best value skis was made for you. Every ski on this list stands out for a great combination of performance and price. In many ways, ski price is a game of diminishing returns, over a certain price point, you’re not really getting a significantly better on-snow experience as you pay more. And these skis manage to bridge that gap perfectly.
New This Year:
The 2024 array of value skis brings a refreshing wave of fun graphics and adaptable setups, designed to evolve alongside skiers as they hone their skills. This year, the emphasis is on infusing a playful aesthetic without compromising on performance, ensuring that budget-friendly options are as enjoyable as they are effective on the slopes. The engaging graphics add a dash of personality to the skis, making each ride a visually pleasing experience. Moreover, the thoughtful setups provide a stable platform for progression, enabling skiers to explore and excel at new challenges. The 2024 value skis lineup is about celebrating the joy of skiing in every turn, offering a vibrant and supportive companion for those eager to explore the mountains without breaking the bank.
Nordica SUV 84 + TP2 Compact FDT
Not your standard beginner setup by any means, the Nordica SUV 84 + TP2 Compact FDT Ski Bindings package is built exclusively for evo by one of the top factories in the business. With a solid all-mountain 84mm waist width to make those surprise overnight dumps a pleasure and with excellent hard snow handling and edge hold to boot, the SUV 84 is suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers. These come complete with Marker TP2 Compact FDT bindings for the most dependable boot-ski connection on the planet and ready to go anywhere on the mountain. Don't wait, these sold out in a hurry last season.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| Yes | 84 | $599.99 |
Atomic Maverick 83 Skis + M10 GW
The Atomic Maverick 83 Skis + M10 GW Bindings are a big step up from what you get at the rental counter, but easy and versatile for skiers moving up the skill ladder. Featuring a light OMatic core enhanced with Densolite foam and a tough Dura Cap topsheet, the Maverick 83 is a winner for all-mountain progression with a smile.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| Yes | 83 | $549.95 |
Line Skis Pandora 84 Skis - Women's
The Line Skis Pandora 84 Skis are light, easily maneuverable, but surprisingly confident on harder snow - perfect for groomer specialists with advanced skills, but not overpowering or hard to turn for lesser skiers moving up from the ranks of renters. With a carefully selected Aspenlight™ core and a proven, even flex, the Pandora 84 has made believers out of thousands of skiers and wants you to join the ranks.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| No | 84 | $449.95 |
K2 Reckoner 92
Tips up, gnar out! The K2 Reckoner 92 Skis are a twin-tip park pony that bucks around on features with ease and still packs enough power to gallop into the steeps, race around bumps, and circle back for end-of-day victory laps in the park. Pairing an aspen veneer core with all-terrain twin rocker, they stay light underfoot but rigid and rowdy enough for all-mountain riding. Time to giddy-up to the slopes to take these puppies for a spin!
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| No | 84 | $449.95 |
Line Skis Honey Badger
Dig in with all four paws, ignore the stinging insects, and stomp that next attempt on the Line Skis Honey Badger Skis. A purpose built freestyle ski that oozes tenacity like its namesake, the Honey Badger handles the rest of the mountain with aplomb with its 92mm waist, and has pop galore owing to its Carbon Ollieband laminate.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| No | 92 | $399.95 |
Rossignol Sprayer Skis + Xpress 10 GW
The Rossignol Sprayer Skis + Xpress 10 GW Bindings are a budget friendly freeride setup for rapidly advancing shredders who like to dabble in the park. With all terrain rocker, a poppy wood care, and durable cap construction, these freestyle sticks get the job done both in the air and on the snow.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| Yes | 80 | $429.95 |
Rossignol Trixie Skis + Xpress 10 GW - Women's
The Rossignol Trixie Skis + Xpress 10 GW Bindings are a budget friendly freeride setup for your quickly advancing young shredder who can't get enough of the park. With all terrain rocker, a poppy wood care, and durable cap construction, these freestyle sticks get the job done both in the air and on the snow.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| Yes | 80 | $429.95 |
Faction Prodigy
The Faction Prodigy 0 Skis are a light and nimble freeride tool that'll make learning air and tricks as easy as it can get. Aimed at skiers looking for Faction quality in a directional twin, the Prodigy 0 uses a Fusion Wood Core that combines the best of Poplar wood and foam along with Faction's proven Microcap construction and XL 2.5mm edges.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| No | 85 | $429.00 |
Armada ARV 84
Ready to hit the slopes in style? The Armada ARV 84 Skis is the perfect intro to all mountain riding. Their friendly AR Freestyle rocker keeps you centered and ready to learn the turns, while a mid-soft flex profile absorbs chatter and encourages progression. With cool graphics, an approachable waist width for hard snow, and Armada's signature style, you'll be throwing corks or hitting cliffs in no time.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| No | 84 | $429.95 |
Nordica Unleashed 90 Ice
Next time someone says they're gonna "ice" you, plead innocence and pull out the Nordica Unleashed 90 Ice Skis rather than chugging some nasty alcoholic beverage. It's better for you and you'll have more fun on this directional twin shape with enough guts to swing between the park and the steeps without a hitch. Nordica's always made great directional skis, but by giving the Unleashed 90 more tail rocker and less metal they've scored a direct hit.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| No | 90 | $449.99 |
Atomic Bent 85 Skis + M10 GW
The Atomic Bent 85 Skis + M 10 GW Bindings provide an easily accessible, versatile platform for skiers on their way up through the learning curve and beyond, with a lightweight wood and Densolite foam core and an all-mountain shape that's ready for anything.
| Includes Bindings | Waist Width (mm) | Original Price |
| Yes | 85 | $549.95 |
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The Selection Process:
Our ski buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things skiing stemming from years of experience in the ski industry in tandem with their countless hours spent on slopes everywhere from groomers to the remote backcountry around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jordan Sunshine
I was born and raised in northern Vermont and moved west as soon as I turned 18. I bounced around the PNW for a while eventually following evo’s store openings to Denver where I have called home since and although I will always take even the wettest of pow days, have come to appreciate any day skiing in the sun, be it with friends or my kids.I have been skiing since I was 2 and started working in a ski shop when I was 14, which was way more fun than washing dishes. Over the years I have worked as a ski tech, boot fitter, liftie, product copywriter, and eventually came to manage evo’s Portland and Denver stores. Now I am the Ski Buyer, overseeing ski hardgoods and backcountry accessories.