Fusion
Freestyle 96 Early Rise Nose
Recommended rider height, weight, and ski dimensions by ski length. There are multiple ski sizes in your sweet spot. Size up for stability and float. Size down for quicker turns and agility.
| Ski Length (cm) | Height (ft'in") | Weight (lbs) | Nose | Tail | Waist | Sidecut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 5'2"–5'6" | 110–150 | 112 mm | 111 mm | 96 mm | 26.5 m |
| 171 | 5'7"–6'0" | 140–180 | 120 mm | 114 mm | 96 mm | 22.4 m |
| 181 | 5'10"–6'4" | 160–210 | 123 mm | 117 mm | 96 mm | 21.6 m |
Light, poppy park ski. Camber underfoot, early-rise tips, flat sintered base, 96 mm underfoot, stable on takeoffs and playful on butters. Flex: 3/10 (flexy).
The GILSON Fusion Freestyle 96, with Artwork by Sherwood Smith, is built for park riders who want lightweight agility, long lasting durability, and explosive pop. With camber underfoot and early rise tips, it balances stability on takeoffs with playful butters and responsive control on landings.
At 96mm underfoot, the Fusion delivers versatility in the park and beyond. Built in Pennsylvania from a poplar hardwood core with a flat, sintered base, these skis are light, durable, and playful. Backed by a 5 year warranty and named Newschoolers Best in Test two years running, the Fusion is ready to ride hard and stand out.
Tech Specs
- Freestyle 96 Shape
- 96mm Waist Width
- Camber Underfoot with Early Rise Nose
- Poplar Hardwood Core
- Flat Base
- Sintered Ptex Base
- Sublimated Graphics
- 5 Year Warranty
- Made in USA 🇺🇸
Why Riders Love It
- Durability and Strength - Riders highlight how these skis stay strong under heavy park use while still feeling light and playful.
- Lightweight and Easy to Control - Designed with swing weight in mind, skiers rave about how effortless spins, swaps, and tweaks feel.
- Explosive Pop and Playfulness - Camber underfoot gives these skis serious pop for takeoffs, nollies, and butters.
- Customization and Style - From tattoo series graphics to custom builds, riders love how their skis stand out and draw attention on the mountain.
- Community and Support - Beyond performance, customers consistently praise GILSON for its customer service and the sense of being part of a supportive, passionate community.
Shipping & Returns
- Shipping: In-stock skis ship within 2 business days. Skis that aren’t in stock ship in about 7 to 10 business days.
- Domestic: USPS (lowest cost) or FedEx (fastest). Pick at checkout.
- International: USPS or UPS. Import duties, taxes and VAT are the buyer’s responsibility.
- Returns and exchanges: 30 days. Full details.
- Warranty: 5 years on new skis. What it covers.
Fusion
Freestyle 96 Early Rise Nose Features
The GILSON Freestyle 96 is built for park skiers who demand lightweight agility, lasting durability, and playful energy. With camber underfoot for explosive pop and early rise tips for smooth butters and nollies, this ski is tuned for style and performance in the park.
Lightweight Construction
Engineered to reduce swing weight for quick spins and rail swaps.
Durable Edges
Built tough to handle the most demanding park sessions.
Playful Butters
Early rise tips make nose presses, nollies, and butters effortless.
Explosive Pop
Camber underfoot gives you maximum energy on takeoffs.
Responsive Feel
96mm waist width balances stability and agility.
Made in USA 🇺🇸
Built in our Pennsylvania factory and backed by a 5-year warranty.
GILSON 8mm Camber to Early Rise Nose
8mm camber to an early rise rocker nose
Freestyle 96 Ski Reviews
Verified reviews of the Freestyle 96 ski, including limited edition artwork.
Unfortunately, I had an issue with one of the skis, but customer service handled it straight away and sent me a new pair, which has worked perfectly.
I love these skis, absolute best. super duper flexy
Amazing ski, I have 2 pairs with demo binding’s on each and share it with friends that bring the wrong gear on powder days. Stable and carve well forward and backwards. A+ ski to have in your quiver for a groomer, powder, or sloppy spring snow conditions. Way to go Gilson!! Thanks for making a great ski ⛷️
Stunning artwork and craftsmanship. Oh yeah…they perform well too😉
Great Ski
These ski really well in park and charge pretty well as they still have some stiffness. They ride rails great and absorb a lot on landings with bigger jumps. My biggest complaint is the top sheet is pretty bad with peeling and chunking happening after only a couple days of moderate park use. Compared to a lot of other skis that I use or see, these top sheets are pretty trash. Once again, they ski great but since I bought them mainly for the design, 3 stars seems pretty fair.
Thanks for the detailed write-up, Spencer, and stoked the Fusions are skiing the way they should in the park. Topsheet peeling and chunking after a couple of days isn’t what we want to see, especially on a pair you picked for the graphic. Text us photos at (570) 221-9445 so our team can take a look and make it right. Nick and the GILSON crew
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