They say 1lb on the foot is like 10lb on the back. I don't know if the math on this is true all I know is the more weight I carry the harder it is on my body and the more I have to work my bootie to keep up to my other half (not that it's a competition but hey, every little bit helps). This is why I love that manufacturers like Black Diamond are coming up with lightweight backcountry specific solutions – for ladies. Enter stage left – the Starlet – the backcountry darling of Black Diamond's Efficient Series. She's the sexy version of the Drift and is the widest women's ski in the Black Diamond Efficient Series. The Drift and the Starlet are based on the Verdict ski, however they are almost 2 lbs lighter and built specifically for the backcountry. With dimensions of 138/100/123 the Starlet skis are big girls with a wide, soft-flexing, semi-rocker tip that makes them built for riding powder.

Find out how the Starlets will let your girl power shine through, read the rest of the review in our Gear Review section.