I learned to ski as a kid, but once I got on a snowboard, I instantly fell in love and never looked back. This season, though, I’ve decided to return to my downhill roots, and I think the Black Diamond Carbon Aspect will be my weapon of choice. Classically-shaped touring skis, their wood and carbon construction makes them among the lightest in their category. Paired with a beautifully-clean design, they look light years ahead of the gear that I learned on.