The Shape AM 74 ski carries a Rocker/Camber/Rocker profile, so it holds an edge on hardpack and still stays forgiving when the snow gets choppy. We pair it with the JOY 9 GW SLR binding, whose lightweight heel unit and wide DIN range make it easy to dial in without overthinking the setup. Together, the package handles a variable day on the mountain without asking the skier to work around either component. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I switched from packed groomers to a softer, cut-up run without changing anything about how I was skiing, and the ski held its line through both. That kind of range is what makes one setup worth trusting all day."