Skiing magazine:
"'Dainty,' for a touring ski, ain't always a bad thing. The Ace is easy to unweight, skedaddles through bumps and tight spots, and carves lively arcs - for everyone but the heaviest. Gripes: Some tester thought it seemed flat. 'No huevos,' said one. Props: Holds a descent edge at cruising speeds."

Off-Piste: "Essentially a Baron with lightweight construction, the Ace takes the utility of the Baron and gives it a touring bias. The lighter swing weight brings the ski around a bit quicker and the 1lb per pair weight difference makes for a nice uphill stride. The Ace has its own personality, a bit more responsive and a bit less damp than the Baron. A dedicated touring board for sure."

Couloir: "At first glance, the Ace is simply the lightweight version of the Baron. With shared dimensions, it has equal flotation in smooth, deep snow. Though lighter often means a compromise coming, the Ace's was surprisingly small. Some testers felt it get pushed around a little more in crud and sink in the mank, but not all. The 'Ace is the place,' said one, while another crooned it was a 'Focused flier.' Others considered it the ultimate tool for ski mountaineers, or at least 50/50 skiers splitting resort and BC. Tester Greg Floyd said it best: 'The Ace handles great for one pound of shed weight.'"
AT:"Backing up the telemark testers, our AT guys found the Ace to hold its own at high speed and ride a strong edge on hardpack, the two critical areas where most lightweight skis lose their composure."

Backcountry magazine: "Linked with the Baron (BC archived), on the History Channel, and by the same mold, the Ace has a lighter layup for weight-conscious skiers. East Coast and West, the Ace was a frequent flier for many testers...'Solid in most conditions - didn't get kicked around much, good at speed' ...'Ace is the place' ... 'Gives one confidence. Good ski for going 50/50 resort and backcountry.' Other West Coast skiers preferred the heft of the Baron for changeable conditions. East Coast skiers were not as finicky: 'This ski has bounce while it lacks chatter' ...'Although not a fatty, the nose stayed afloat in the deep pow' ...'Nice and light touring ski. Took it on a crud and bumps and it held its own.'"