Burnt Special 102

Gear of the Year, Backcountry Magazine (2021) Backcountry Magazine Review (2021): Testers appreciated the wooden topsheet almost as much as they enjoyed arcing turns on the Burnt Special, with one noting of the soul-shred style, “The beautiful wood finish reflects how these skis perform.” Another was more impressed with their dimensions, calling them “that magic, mid-fat excellence that helps make them versatile for all terrain types in average conditions.” Designed by Sugarloaf local Jared Dicentes, the Burnt Special is a true all mountain ski that is as much fun on groomers as it is off piste. The burly Burnt Special is our go-to East Coast touring ski, and it's old school construction makes it reliable and resilient for adventures worldwide. The rockered tip has a softer flex to help with turn entry as well as adding float on those super soft days. The ski is a true cambered ski, so you’ll have no problem holding an edge on steep hard snow while enjoying the “pop” from a cambered sk