Doberman Spitfire RB

NORDICA $1,100

Nordica modeled the zippy Spitfire after its World Cup race skis, then reworked the guts so weekend warriors could handle them. The speed and power come from layering titanium over a wood core for improved stiffness and stability, but thank the flexing plastic recoil plate underfoot for the poppy turns, chatter-free runs, and vicelike grip. nordica.com