Review - Renoun Endurance 88

The Renoun Endurance 88 is a versatile ski that truly feels at home anywhere on the mountain. With a 16-meter turn radius and Renoun's patented VibeStop technology, it offers a unique combination of responsiveness, stability, and comfort.

When I first tried Renoun skis, I conducted a direct back-to-back comparison with my previous skis at Arapahoe Basin. Same snow, same runs, same sections of the runs. The difference was like night and day. The vibration and chatter I had experienced during turns with my old skis simply disappeared. I immediately fell in love with the smooth, damp feel of the skis and have skied Renoun models exclusively since 2022.

The Endurance 88 is the ski I use most often because it is my primary teaching ski at Keystone Resort. As a result, I spend more time on this model than any other ski in my collection, which also includes the Endurance 98 and the Citadel 107 Powder Ski. Over the years, I have used the Endurance 88 in virtually every condition a Colorado ski resort can offer.

On groomed terrain, the ski excels. It initiates turns quickly and easily, carves confidently, and maintains edge hold throughout the turn. With properly tuned edges (I keep mine extrememly sharp underfoot), it also performs impressively well on hardpack and icy conditions.

What has surprised me most is its versatility. Despite its narrower waist, I have skied it in powder up to six inches deep, and it performed exceptionally well. The ski remained smooth and predictable while providing enough flotation to make powder skiing enjoyable and effortless.

The Endurance 88 also shines in tighter terrain. Its lighter weight and forgiving nature make it easy to maneuver through trees and moguls without feeling demanding or exhausting. Whether I'm teaching lessons, carving groomers, exploring bumps, or navigating glades, the ski consistently delivers a fun and confidence-inspiring experience.

I have never considered myself a one-ski-quiver skier in a very long time—not since the days of my Precision Pre 1200 skis and Hexel Mogul skis (with split v-tail). However, I can easily see the Endurance 88 serving that role for many skiers. For someone looking for a single ski that performs well across nearly every resort condition, from groomers and bumps to trees and moderate powder, the Endurance 88 is an outstanding choice. The only place it gives up some ground is in deeper powder, where a wider ski (like the Citadel 107) will naturally have an advantage.

So if you're searching for a ski that combines comfort, versatility, and all-day performance, the Renoun Endurance 88 deserves a serious look. Don't forget to check out the risk free guarantee at https://renoun.com/pages/tryonsnow-guarantee Check out the Skis at: https://renoun.com/collections/skis