2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Model Year	Product Page	Ski Test Results	Chairlift Chat
2027	2027 Line Optic 104 Skis—Skis with bindings	2027 Line Optic 104	—
2026	2026 Line Optic 104 Skis	—	—

tester:

Jose Darias

Ability: I'm A Pro
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160
Days / Year: 100+
Age: 31
Years Skiing: 29

Smooth and powerful, playful freeride skiing

Ski:

2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Super slushy groomers and some spring bumps and side hits

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

This ski feels true to length if not a tad longer

Scores

Floatation:7/10

Stability:9/10

Quickness:5/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:5/10

Edge Grip:9/10

Versatility:6/10

Overall:9/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

I tested this ski last year in the 2025 ski test and it was my stand out surprise. With the ski unchanged besides graphics, I have the same adoration for the 2026 Optic 104 that I had this time last year. It’s incredibly stiff and powerful while still offering great responsiveness for the type of ski it is. You can drive a turn from the front of your boots and still air over features with playful balance and style. The ski does it all if you have the skills to pilot it.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

This is a freeride ski with no compromises. It wants to go fast, take chances and hit all the cliffs, jumps and features you can find.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

This is an expert ski, it demands a heavy hand but it’s very responsive and precise when guided correctly.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

No, this ski rips and is unapologetic about what it wants to do.

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tester:

Matt McGinnis

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 180
Days / Year: 65
Age: 35
Years Skiing: 23. Also insane.

Chargey, sendy, and seeking transitions. But now that I'm 35...also calculated. I'm not saying yes to every hit anymore, but if the snow is soft and the landing is good, I'll send it.

Ski:

2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Hayride

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Just right for the size. I’d love it out west, but here on the east I would size down

Scores

Floatation:7/10

Stability:10/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:5/10

Edge Grip:10/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:8/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Have you ever seen footage of someone skiing at Kirkwood? If you have, then you’ve probably seen them ski the type of tight couloir where all you can do is point it before making one large GS turn as soon as it opens up. That’s the type of ski the Optic 104 is. Last year when I skied this ski, I didn’t love it. It was dumping snow and I found myself in tight, bumpy terrain. For a ski with a significant and obvious amount of metal, it was just too much. This year though, I skied it in a slushy, more open mogul field and was able to better identify its personality. While the skis were more capable of making tighter, surfier turns than I’d previously given them credit for, I really unlocked their personality when I popped off a mogul and found myself straight lining out of the mogul field. That’s when it clicked. These skis are insanely stable, and crave speed. Typically when you find yourself on a mandatory straight line mission, the chattering skis and lack of stability of the tips enter your mind as a concern. Not with the Optic 104 though. With these, I felt completely comfortable at speed on uneven know, as I knew they were up for it. Overall, I found a new appreciation for this ski this year, as I now see it for the straight line, high speed charger that it is.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Steep trails, with questionable snow, and high speeds. While these skis are certainly capable of going slower, the faster you go the more their personality comes through.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Experts. Definitely experts. This is a stiff ski, and intermediates are going to have a hard time managing it in a way that would be enjoyable.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

Honestly nothing. For what this ski wants to be, it accomplishes the goal throughly.

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tester:

Josh Matta

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 200
Days / Year: 120-140
Age: 41
Years Skiing: 24

Smooth, floaty and technical

Ski:

2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

/Bumps and groomers Slushy

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

True and a Good size for me

Scores

Floatation:8/10

Stability:8/10

Quickness:10/10

Playfulness:10/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:7/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:9/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

The graphic is awful. The NASCAR-like look needs to go, it's a shame because these ski ski really well. Extremely underrated around 100 something freeride ski. I am mounted negative one from recommended. The tails felt catchy to me. Whereas the Anomaly smashes snow out of the way, this conforms like a Baja truck. While remaining extremely nimble and pivots.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Maybe anything? There is no ice to test today.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Low intermediate to pro.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

The graphics.

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tester:

Jose Darias

Ability: I'm A Pro
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155
Days / Year: 100+
Age: 30
Years Skiing: 28

Aggressive Freeride, mixing power with a smooth, fluid and playful style

Ski:

2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Sizing Impression

This size is right on the money for me

Scores

Floatation:8/10

Stability:9/10

Quickness:6/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:4/10

Edge Grip:9/10

Versatility:6/10

Overall:9/10

Overall Impression

My immediate impression is that the Optic 104 is a heavy and damp ski but in the best way possible. I can drive it as hard as I want but with a more playful shape it can back out of any time with relative ease.

Appropriate Terrain

Soft and chopped up snow doesn’t stand a chance against this beast. I could push this ski so hard before feeling anything remotely like the ski was out gunned. The Optic 104 loves powder snow and chopped up soft snow. I’m not sure tight trees are a great home for this ski but the wide open spaces allow the Optic 104 to shine. I feel very comfortable taking big features on this ski and committing to the fall line on exit without so much as a second thought.

Appropriate Skier

This is a tricky one to pin down. The weight and long side cut tells me that this is a more advanced to expert ski but could be fun for more intermediate skiers if you’re not afraid of some extra weight and damp skis.

Other Thoughts

This ski is great, I wouldn’t change a thing.

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tester:

Matt McGinnis

Ability: Expert
Height: 5' 9
Weight: 175
Days / Year: 40-50? Hard tellin
Age: 32
Years Skiing: 20. Dang.

I like bringing freeskiing elements across the mountain. Tons of switch skiing, side hits, small spins, etc.

Ski:

2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Size Tested:

178 CM

Sizing Impression

Just right

Scores

Floatation:8/10

Stability:10/10

Quickness:6/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:6/10

Edge Grip:10/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:8/10

Overall Impression

This ski is built to charge the fall line. Of all of the skis I’ve skied today, this one was by far the most adamant about taking me downhill. At first, that was a lot to handle. The way I ski, I’m a bit more surfy and slashy, while these skis are built for speed. Once I adapted to their preferences, I had a blast on them. The one thing to know about these skis, is that it’s a lot of ski. If you’re skiing steep terrain, at high speeds, and variable conditions, these things offer all the stability you need. Even if you find yourself in the backseat, the Optic has more than enough metal to help you regain your balance. Overall, my takeaway is that the Optic is built for high speed carnage, and nothing less.

Appropriate Terrain

Choppy, high speed, steep conditions. These things are tanks. They can handle resort travel just fine, but their preference is more sketchy situations.

Appropriate Skier

Expert, for sure. Anyone less is going to get taken for a ride.

Other Thoughts

I don’t know. I mean, it’s not the ski for me, so I’d change some things. But, for what this ski wants to be, I think it might be perfect?

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tester:

Danny Satterthwaite

Ability: Expert
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 165
Days / Year: 60+
Age: 22
Years Skiing: 15

Aggressive and often playful, freeride focused

Ski:

2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Sizing Impression

Length felt just right. True to size. Would choose this length

Scores

Floatation:8/10

Stability:8/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:8/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:9/10

Overall Impression

Loved it. Refreshingly strong but not punishing. Not the most lively ski, but it’s not trying to be. It’s stable making big turns but the tails release predictably and relatively quickly when making shorter turns. Firm snow performance impressed me enough that I would 1 ski quiver it on east coast to be able to ski it off piste, in softer snow.

Appropriate Terrain

Freeride terrain, anywhere with soft snow (leftovers or fresh snow), more spaced out bumps and trees. It’s a strong, heavy ski but due to the rocker and shape still feels very manageable and easy to pivot. Was great for the conditions for the test and carved well enough I would ski it’s as my everyday ski out west.

Appropriate Skier

Strong intermediate up. It’s a strong and not particularly light ski but can ski slower and pivot quite easily.

Other Thoughts

Nothing. With skis in this category going lighter and softer, it’s refreshing to ski strong, fun, but still relatively forgiving ski.

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tester:

Bob St.Pierre

Ability: Advanced
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225
Days / Year: 100
Age: 46
Years Skiing: Started at 10 years old, so now been skiing 36 years.

I prefer short turns with high energy equally as long turns with low energy.

Ski:

2027 Line Optic 104 Skis

Size Tested:

184 CM

Sizing Impression

Mainly true to size, this is what I'd get myself. Heavy, so feels a bit long.

Scores

Floatation:6/10

Stability:7/10

Quickness:6/10

Playfulness:6/10

Forgiveness:5/10

Edge Grip:6/10

Versatility:5/10

Overall:7/10

Overall Impression

This ski feels smooth, silent, and deadly. What a stable ski, especially for what seemed like a twin tip in the catalog. The metal and core thickness of this ski are on the substantial side of the spectrum, so it feels pretty dense and hefty. It's a good thing there's a lot of rocker and splay in this ski otherwise it'd be pretty unweildly.

Appropriate Terrain

This Optic 104 is best in crud, soft groomers, and softer snow. It's okay in trees if you've got some muscle, but if you're looking for a flickable light weight twin tip, there are better options, especially for park. The stability makes it want to go pretty fast.

Appropriate Skier

I think the weight will be a barrier here for intermediates and lighter advanced skiers. Experts and those with some muscle will fare the best here.

Other Thoughts

For what it is, it succeeds. It's a sturdy alternative to lighter versions of this ski like a Rustler 10, and fits along nicely with some more established skis like the Enforcer 104. If it were lighter, it'd be easier, but not as smooth or stable.

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