Introducing The Class Of 2025/26: This Winter's Hottest Models

When you’ve been a skier or snowboarder for a few years, each new winter season really makes you start to feel like a high school teacher on the first day of term. 

‘Ooooh Burton Pathfinder, I see you – lookin’ slick with that new style.”

‘Ahhhh look what the cat dragged in, another Whitewalker – I used to shred on your father... or is that your uncle?’

‘Surprised you weren’t kept back a year, ‘insert model here...’ (we know you all had one in mind).’

Yep, when it comes to new ski models, there’s always some familiar favourite's, and some fresh faces on the scene. So naturally, our 2025 fleet is loaded with all of the favourite's you have all been frothing shredding the last few seasons (new models though, of course), and, some new and exciting ones that we can’t wait to get out on snow and try.

And while we know it may be too early to unveil our complete Class of 2025/26, we wanted to give you all a little taster of what we have in store, and what we are keen to test out! Here's a taster of what you can expect this winter:

Ski Rentals 2025/26

Salomon - QST Blank 112 

Not many models can claim they’re ‘award winners’ – except the Salomon QST’s, of course. An advanced model with a rocker/camber/rocker profile, the QST’s are perfect for blasting through powder stashes, dropping big mountain lines, and, of course, sending big off huge side-hits. Plus, they’ve got a pretty sweet graphic, and as we all know, that’s what matters most. 

Black Crow - Camox Birdie 97

One of the most recognisable sets of planks on every  mountain ever – Black Crow Camox Birdie’s are an unbeatable option when it comes to all-terrain shreddin,’ offering a freestyle DNA as well as extended sidecuts – meaning it doesn’t matter if you’re into pow or the park, the Camox Birdie’s have you covered this winter.

Völkl - Mantra M7 Demo 96

If you Google the Völkl Mantra’s, the first option that comes up is a Youtube video called “The Most Reliable Ski You Can Buy’ – so when we say that the Völkl Mantra’s are a crowd favourite, we mean it.

 A long standing staple on ski racks worldwide, the Mantra M7’s see Volkl expanding on the epic blueprint set by the M6, this time adding in a new 4 Radius Drive sidecut technology, as well as previously tried and tested innovations like the Tailored Titanal Frame and Tailored Carbon Tips… talk about a freeriding weapon.

Snowboard Rentals 2025/26

Lib Tech - Orca 

For a snowboarder, saying you ride a Lib Tech Orca is like saying you’re into metal music and then claiming your favourite band is Metallica… It’s a stock standard response, but for good reason. Much like Metallica did for the metal scene, the Orca completely revolutionised how snowboarders approach the mountain. Offering a freestyle orientated board that’s also prime for big alpine freeriding, the Orca turned every mountain face into a freestyle park – and season on season, shredders have loved Lib Tech for it.  

Sims - Nub 

You wouldn’t think so, but in 2025, Y2K reign’s supreme. Everything from outerwear to snowboard designs are soaking up all things turn of the century. 

Making this retro style board one of the coolest on the market at the moment. A long nose twin shape and advanced sidecut give the impression that the Nub is a directional board. In actuality, it’s an all-mountain in disguise, offering great buoyancy in deep pow and a side curve deep enough to be a twin-tip. 

Sims - Salt 

Time to 'tropic like it’s hot'. With a tropical-rooted design that’ll have you surfing the pow this winter, the Salt is designed to ride well in any terrain, with its dual twin tip shape and carbon light stringers, meaning you can move quickly and smoothly, whether you’re riding through trees or the park.

KIDS

Capita - Jess Kimura Mini 

Start ‘em young, start ‘em steezy, with Capita’s Jess Kimura Mini! Featuring the coolest snowboard design EVER, the Jess Kimura Mini is the best mini-shred option for all the rad girls out there. Offering a true twin shape and Select 2.0 Core base, the Jess Kimura will have your young shredders tearing up the mountain from peak to park in no time. 

Armada - Tantrum 84 JR

Your grommies surpassed groomers years ago? Get them exploring Niseko on set of pow-destroyers like the Tantrum. Designed to be a balanced ride in both the park and deep powder, the Tantrum’s will have your young shredders tearing up deep pow like they were born in it.

Boots: 

When it comes to boots, there’s only two questions that need to be asked: ‘Are they comfortable?’ and ‘do they fit?’ If the answer is yes to both, you’re probably onto a winner.

And luckily for you, we like to think all of our rental boots are winners. All shapes, sizes, kinds of flex, models for specific styles of riding – we’ve got ‘em all. So when you’re getting fitted out by our expert technicians, we will make sure that you’re always rocking boots that work for your foot profile, as well as being suitable for your skillset and riding style. 

That being said, there are a few extra special models that we wanted to shine a light on ahead of this upcoming winter. 

Dalbello - Veloce Space Boa

Finally, after years of paying out on snowboarders, skiers can finally walk a mile in their boots thanks to the new Veloce’s being equipped with none other than the groundbreaking BOA lace tech. It’s only new on the market, will BOA laces  be a gimmick, or will they revolutionise the ski boot industry as we know it? I guess we will finally find out this winter.

Step On

Step in, step out, it’s that easy! With Burton’s revolutionary Step On’s, you’ll never need to worry about bending over to strap in. Perfect for first-timers wanting to keep their bums dry or older shredders looking to avoid unnecessary gymnastics at the top of each run!

Salomon - S/Pro Alpha 100 

Every season, some ski boots become store staples worldwide, others fade into obscurity. So what is it that makes certain models stand out over others? Functionality! At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you have the sickest looking boots in the world – if they ride poorly, they are bad boots. 

Which is why, for models like the S/Pro Alpha’s, aesthetic isn’t everything – with their overall design being specifically designed for customization. Making them an easy fit for all kinds of riders–and all shapes and sizes of foot!

Tip: If you’re buzzing over our range of rental boots, wait until you see the retail selection!

Keen to get out there and try some of the new models? Book now and score 20% off your rental order with our epic Early Bird deals!