Al’s sells popular K2 and Line skis

The most popular skis this season at Al’s Sporting Goods in Logan, Utah come from the brands Line and K2.

Thad James, who works in the ski department at Al’s, said as soon as the season gets closer and resorts start to open, Al’s sells about 20 pairs of skis a week.

“Right now we’re selling a bunch of skis, boots, poles, goggles and helmets,” James said. “Popularity goes by brand.”

“The most popular women’s ski for K2 is the Remedy 102,” he said. “As for the guys, it’s the Shreditor 102.”

According to James, the Remedy is versatile – good for soft snow, groomers and crud. As for the Shreditor, he said it’s good for any kind of snow you encounter.

The women’s Remedy and the men’s Shreditor both cost $549.99.

“The Line women’s ski, Soulmate 90, has done really good,” James said. “Line’s Sick Day 110 has been the most popular setup for the guys so far.”

Soulmate was made to be quicker and have high-speed power on hard snow while still being able to float on soft snow, he said.

“The Sick Day is basically for anything on the mountain,” James said. “It’s super light and will do whatever you want, wherever you want.”

Al’s has the women’s Soulmate listed for $499.99 and the men’s Sick Day for $699.99.

Anna Segal, a professional skier from Colorado, gave a review for the Remedy 102 as a good combo for an all mountain ski.

“They have the skis I want,” said Hayden Karren, a customer at Al’s. “I think Al’s has the skis for anyone whether you’re still doing snowplows or want a backcountry set.”

James said Al’s receives shipments of all the new season skis in October so people can start looking early.