Line Chronic 101 vs Line Optic 96
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
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How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Line Chronic 101 leans more freestyle / park. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Line Chronic 101 targets advanced riders while the Line Optic 96 is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Line Chronic 101
7
Line Optic 96
7
Powder
Line Chronic 101
5
Line Optic 96
5
Freestyle
Line Chronic 101
6
Line Optic 96
6
Freeride
Line Chronic 101
5
Line Optic 96
5
Stiffness
Line Chronic 101N/A
Line Optic 96N/A
Versatility
Line Chronic 101
8
Line Optic 96
8
Line Chronic 101
Line Optic 96
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
179 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
170 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile