The Y-Flow ski was so popular in Europe that Hagan decided to make it a series and add three more widths. This is despite having to awkwardly write “[wai]” in the product name to ensure native German speakers pronounce it like an English “Y”. The Y-Boost is a wider version of the Flow with a 97mm waist, putting it more in the sweet spot of the North American market where powder is abundant. Hagan stiffened the tail, added a carbon tip stabilizer, and instituted a new color scheme for the series. The geometry remains the same, with a big floaty tip and a narrower tail to keep it nimble. We still rank it as the most versatile design around, now with multiple widths to choose from for a true one-ski quiver.

• New carbon tip stabilizer smooths the ride by reducing shovel vibration.
• Diamond shaped ABS sidewall offers great edge hold and impact protection.
• Elliptical shovel offers float akin to much wider skis, letting you charge in pow.
• Carbon layers sandwiched around a Paulownia core is key for lightweight stability.
• Relatively narrow 113mm tail and a 19mm turn radius make the Boost nimble.
• Optional matching skins are a precut mohair/nylon blend.