Top Frontside Skis 2025-2026: Best Carving Skis for Hardpack & Groomers

The boys riff on ski brand “cult” followings and why certain gear inspires lifelong loyalty. We start with a fresh pickup, the Bent 110 GDs and use it to unpack the Atomic Bent phenomenon before widening out to other die-hards: Pivots, ZipFits, Black Crows, Mantra, and even indie stalwarts like Surface. Along the way, we revisit frontside carvers and spotlight a few underrated winners (Rossi’s Arcade 94/84, Armada’s Declivity line), plus a practical bindings chat: how Pivots feel different from Griffons, and when that matters for real-world skiers. A special guest drops in to set the stage for Boston’s ski-film run: Hunter Henderson’s multi-film night at Big Night Live (Oct 24), TGR at House of Blues (Nov 6), and a free in-store screening of Armada Ornada (Nov 8). We also react to some news in the world of skiing.00:00 – Intro & questionable life choices 02:00 – Buying new skis (Bent 110 GDs) 05:00 – The Bent cult and brand loyalties 09:30 – Ski gear with cult followings 14:00 – Indie brands and who builds what 19:00 – The Pivot binding obsession 25:00 – ZipFit liners 32:00 – Snowboard cults & brand loyalty 36:00 – Underrated skis worth a look 43:00 – X Games rebrand, fantasy & betting 51:00 – Boston ski movie premiere season 55:00 – Hunter Henderson, TGR & Armada Ornada👉 Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebostonskiparty/

Joe and Garrett dig into some of our favorites from the frontside/carving category and why so many skiers (us included) have slept on it while the 90–100mm “do-everything” crowd got all the hype. They discuss how narrower, purpose-built skis can be more fun, faster edge-to-edge, and a smarter second ski for your quiver.Follow the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebostonskiparty/

Garrett and Joe break down what’s new in ski boots for 2025-26: the surge in double-BOA designs, smarter LV/MV/HV fit options, and liner upgrades. They dive into a few different categories, out of the box fit, break-in vs heat molding, picking the right flex and last, and who benefits from these updates, whether you’re all-mountain, freeride, or an ex-racer. If you’re shopping 2026 ski boots, this episode hits the big trends, practical fit tips, and how to choose confidently.👉 Full Blog: https://theskimonster.com/blogs/posts/best-new-ski-boots-for-the-2025-2026-season👉 Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebostonskiparty/

Garrett and Joe are back in the podcast studio to discuss skis and boots they're excited about for the 2025/2026 winter. Joe recaps his trip to the Tyrolia/Head factory last spring. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebostonskiparty/Watch Here

Garrett and Joe are in studio to recap some big business (ski testing) they've done over the past few weeks. This conversation focuses mainly on specialized frontside skis along with narrow all-mountain skis. These skis can be difficult to place and rank just by reading about them, so we hope this conversation can clarify some things!

Garrett and Joe sit down to go over some new or updated thoughts on product they have tested for next season!

After a quick hiatus, Garrett is back with a solo episode folks! He talks about skiing in Vermont this past weekend, products he's tested, and goes through some industry news. He also mentions the Ski Monster Fest Demo Day, which you can find more info on at the link below: https://bssc.com/events/ski-snowboard-demo-day/?mc_cid=d40f0b9486&mc_eid=bc18436a6c

Joe takes us through his big weekend at Killington! He spent a couple of days skiing on next year’s product so we dive into his thoughts on how each one skied. What could be better?

Joe and Garrett do a not-so-deep dive into some more gear we’ve seen for the 2025/2026 season. Double BOA, other new boots, new skis - plenty to be hyped on.

Garrett sat down with George to discuss the new Armada AR One ski boot and some other new ski boots we have on the way.