Ski - Maestro.2 LS

I was really impressed by how the 14-layer control setting handled on the first steep climb, making the ascent feel noticeably easier. The lightweight design is no joke—these skis saved my legs on a long tour last weekend.

I was skeptical about how light they'd feel on the climb, but the balance is genuinely impressive — they haul up effortlessly and then hold their line on the descent. The 14-layer construction gives a solid, damp feel that I didn't expect from something this featherweight.

The balance on these skis is what sold me—light enough on the climb that my legs didn't feel dead by the time I reached the ridge, yet they hold an edge on the descent without any drama. The 14-layer control setting is a nice touch, though it took me a couple of runs to really feel the difference.