

A few years ago, the visionaries at Line debuted their first foray into the lightweight freeride game: the Vision 98. Fortunately for us all, it returns for the 2023-24 season with no updates besides a new topsheet, as you'd expect from Line. The Vision 98 weighs in as one of Line's lightest skis ever, even lighter than their old touring ski, the Tourist. Even in today's weight-crazed ski world, it weighs in as one of the lightest skis on the market. So paired with any alpine touring binding, it boasts legit backcountry ability. But aren't you worried that it might be a noodle? Well, the Vision skis the resort shockingly well, and multiple Powder7 testers had way more fun than they expected carving these skis down groomers. In moguls, they're almost too fun. In trees and soft snow, they float well and pivot on a dime. They're also smooth, thanks to THC Construction. No, they're not put together like Colorado brownies. The Vision 98 blends three laminates--carbon, aramid, and fiberglass--to give the skis dampness that balances the weight savings. Keep in mind, though, that these are lightweight skis. So they won't hold up in dense choppy snow or icy crud like a heavier metal ski will. If you share their vision, these skis are raring to go.
| Dimensions: | 131/98/119 |
| Radius: | 18m@179cm |
| Rocker: | Freeride Rocker |
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| Construction: | Full Sidewall |
| Weight: | 2920 grams (per pair for size 179cm) Learn more about ski weights |