Addikt Pro 66 + MI12 GW

The 2027 Salomon Addikt Pro 66 + MI12 GW is a dedicated frontside carver for skiers who measure a good day in linked turns. Its 66 mm waist and short slalom-oriented sidecut favor quick edge changes on groomers, while the supplied MI12 GW system binding makes this a complete piste package rather than a flat ski. Salomon's FW26/27 catalogue presents it as a carryover of the Addikt Pro concept, with the narrow platform built for both short and longer arcs.

The ski combines a full poplar woodcore with two full-length titanal layers. Salomon's Blade Technology removes selected sections of the upper metal and fills them with a flexible polymer, so the ski can bend more evenly without giving up the grip and composure associated with metal. Motion Tail applies the same idea at the split tail, increasing tail flex by five percent and making release less abrupt. In practice, that construction links a positive edge hold to a smoother finish, while the 120 mm tip and full camber keep the ski precise rather than loose.

Choose the Addikt Pro 66 if your usual terrain is maintained snow and you want a lively ski that can make a high number of short turns without demanding race-level aggression. SkiTalk's 2027 test found it grippy, damp and approachable from advancing intermediates through experts, with a wide performance envelope for all-day groomer skiing. The tradeoff is a limited terrain range: it is a poor choice for soft snow, trees or a relaxed all-mountain day, and dedicated racers may still want a stiffer recreational race ski.