Nothing beats a Jetstream holiday… that is how the saying goes right? The beauty of carving is that it can be done anywhere. Thousands of resorts around the globe prepare a perfect canvas nightly, just waiting for a carver’s interpretation. And unlike rails and jumps, carving favors no particular age or demographic. Those who put in the time flirting with the fall line will experience high-performance, yet mid-turn, time stands still. Lock in, and you’re in the zone—a perfect harmony of body, board, and mountain. Mike Basher brought the Salomon Jetstream out to Switzerland to do just that. And after he was done, the board has been confidently placed on our Platinum Pick list for 2026 as one of the top carving boards out right now. Full review and photos below.

Salomon Jetstream – $649.95
Sizes: 146, 149, 153, 157, 160, 163, 166

Wider and cool as a cucumber, the Jetstream thrives on lower-angle terrain and casual cruising. Its radial sidecut is smooth and predictable, and combined with an overall medium flex, it makes for a fun, easy-going, and approachable carving machine. With a 20mm setback and a long, gradual nose kick and edge blends, the Jetstream effortlessly slices through corduroy when high on edge.