Skiing Magazine 09 Buyer's Guide

Holy smokes! 7 models from Movement's 09 collection earn Skiing Magazine's Ski Test Finalist Award.




Movement Yaka Jam
136/85/117 | $789 (without binding)
Whether on big turns, medium turns, or small turns, the Yaka Jam makes ’em smooth and round, and does so with exceptional stability and pop. plus: Nimble and reactive, the Yaka Jam is an excellent choice for technical lines or trees. minus: Chattery and jumpy at speed. tester’s take: “Responsive and agile.” —Chad Johnson

Movement Baggy
132/102/122 | $899 (without binding)
It only looks like a park ski. It’s quick edge-to-edge and lays down pretty railroad tracks on hardpack. But it’s planky, aggressive, and ready for big lines. plus: Stomped cliff hucks and straightlined to safety afterwards. minus: Too stiff to butter; a bit too big-mountain-specific for the category. tester’s take: “Huckers and pow freaks will love it.” —Jake Bogoch

Movement Goliath Sluff
134/99/118 | $949 (without binding)
The smaller of Swiss brand Movement’s two big-mountain models, the Sluff has a stiff tail and monster sweet spot. Arc huge turns on it from any balance point. plus: Springy and responsive to your every move; very quick edge to edge. minus: A few testers wanted more flat-running tracking and more confidence when straightlining. tester’s take: “Can I take another run on these?” —Jeremy Benson

Movement Goliath
135/108/124 | $999 (without binding)
The Goliath—an object of reverence among Canadian Pacific powder skiers—has a lively feel and surprising versatility. The big tip may look intimidating but it skis powder smoothly and owns crud. plus: Explodes from one turn to the next; nimble. minus: Needs speed to realize most of the above. tester’s take: “This giant of Biblical proportions made the slope cower at my feet.” —Craig Dillon

Movement Silk
126/75/107 | $759 (without binding)
This all-mountain carver specializes in long-radius, high-speed turns. Its wood core gives it unparalleled stiffness and a huge, easy-to-find sweet spot. plus: Best on groomers but capable of going anywhere. minus: The tail washes out slightly at the finish of the turn. tester’s take: “For the kind of girl who rips around the mountain with the guys.” —Abbi Lathrop


Movement Chicka
117/77/107 | $649 (without binding)
If you spend most of your time zipping around the groomers but occasionally plow through the crud, meet your dream ski. plus: Stiff enough to satisfy pro skiers, forgiving enough for the rest of us. minus: Has a heavy, almost dead feeling underfoot. tester’s take: “This ski begs to make big, wide-open turns through anything.” —Alaina Huestis

Movement Spicy
121/82/110 | $759 (without binding)
Lightweight, mellow skiers will appreciate the Spicy’s smooth flex and wider platform for off-piste skiing. It scored highest in forgiveness and busting through chopped snow. plus: Finishes each turn smoothly and with no hiccups. minus: Not as energetic when carving slalom turns as others in this category. tester’s take: “A fun, playful ski with lots of personality.” —Lynn Kennen