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Absolut Joy Ski w/ Joy 9 GW SLR Bindings - 2025 - Women's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I recommend these skis all the time to friends learning to carve better or just wanting a lighter setup. They’re fun, responsive, and don’t punish you for a misstep—plus they hold their own when you start pushing your speed."

Who It’s For

Progressing Intermediates to Advanced Skiers:

The Absolut Joy is a strong match for skiers who want to feel more confident on groomers and keep improving their carving technique without getting locked into an overly demanding ski. It suits riders moving beyond the basics, building speed control, and linking cleaner turns on blue runs and steeper frontside terrain. The light feel and forgiving flex also make it a great choice for long resort days when energy savings matter.

What It’s For

Frontside Resort Skiing and Skill Progression:

Built for groomed trails, hardpack, and smooth frontside laps, this ski is at home carving morning corduroy and staying composed as conditions get a little more variable through the day. Its shape and rocker profile help initiate turns easily, while the camber keeps it feeling secure and predictable when the goal is better edge hold, cleaner arcs, and more confidence at moderate to faster speeds.

Why We Like It

Light Weight, Easy Turn Initiation, and Reliable Control:

We like the Absolut Joy because it keeps things simple in the best way. Graphene and the Superlite Composite Core give it a light, nimble feel that is easier to manage from first chair to last lap, while the Allride Rocker profile helps the ski roll into turns without feeling twitchy. The construction strikes a nice middle ground between comfort and precision, so it feels approachable for progressing skiers but still supportive when they start skiing faster and carving with more intent.