Best touring skis 2024 – BACKLINE test winners
In short
In the BACKLINE test 2024 in Gastein we tested 70 touring skis in three width classes. Test winners per class – 80–90 mm: ATOMIC Backland 86 UL (80.34 points); 90–100 mm: ATOMIC Backland 85W (69.12 points); 100 mm+: FISCHER SPORTS Transalp 105 CTI (66.42 points). Because maximum points differ per class, skis are only compared within their class; the order is based solely on our test scores.
Top 5 · 80–90 mm
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ATOMICBackland 86 UL | 80–90 mm | 80.34 | 1,128 g | RRP 799.99 € | |
| 2 |  ATOMICBackland 88 | 80–90 mm | 78.89 | 1,320 g | RRP 599.99 € | |
| 3 |  VÖLKLRise Above 88 W | 80–90 mm | 78.72 | 1,147 g | RRP 650.00 € | |
| 4 |  HEADCrux 87 Pro | 80–90 mm | 78.19 | 1,169 g | RRP 750.00 € | |
| 5 |  FISCHER SPORTSTransalp 86 CTI PRO | 80–90 mm | 77.05 | 1,260 g | RRP 850.00 € |
Top 5 · 90–100 mm
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ATOMICBackland 85W | 90–100 mm | 69.12 | 1,189 g | RRP 559.99 € | |
| 2 |  ATOMICBackland 95 | 90–100 mm | 63.23 | 1,398 g | RRP 699.99 € | |
| 3 |  SALOMONMTN 96 Carbon | 90–100 mm | 63.20 | 1,359 g | RRP 750.00 € | |
| 4 |  KÄSTLETX94 | 90–100 mm | 60.96 | 1,388 g | RRP 899.00 € | |
| 5 |  ARMADALocator 96 | 90–100 mm | 60.43 | 1,419 g | RRP 749.95 € |
Top 5 · 100 mm+
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FISCHER SPORTSTransalp 105 CTI | 100 mm+ | 66.42 | 1,555 g | RRP 900.00 € | |
| 2 |  SALOMONQST 106 | 100 mm+ | 66.07 | 1,902 g | RRP 730.00 € | |
| 3 |  ARMADALocator 112 | 100 mm+ | 64.50 | 1,541 g | RRP 849.95 € | |
| 4 |  BLACK CROWSCorvus Freebird | 100 mm+ | 64.48 | 1,887 g | RRP 999.95 € | |
| 5 |  ATOMICBackland 109 | 100 mm+ | 64.10 | 1,518 g | RRP 799.99 € |
The best for what you want
No. 1 of each list – click for the top 5.
- Best touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 86 UL80.34
- Best touring skis – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 85W69.12
- Best touring skis – 100 mm+FISCHER SPORTS Transalp 105 CTI66.42
- Lightest touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 86 UL0.6500 g/cm²
- Lightest touring skis – 90–100 mmHEAD Crux 93 Pro0.6800 g/cm²
- Lightest touring skis – 100 mm+HEAD Crux 105 Pro0.6700 g/cm²
- Touring skis with the best ride – 80–90 mmBLACK CROWS Orb Freebird53.12
- Touring skis with the best ride – 90–100 mmFACTION SKIS Agent 2X43.60
- Touring skis with the best ride – 100 mm+SALOMON QST 10655.15
- Best touring skis in powder – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 8813.33
- Best touring skis in powder – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 85W11.36
- Best touring skis in powder – 100 mm+BLACK CROWS Corvus Freebird28.33
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 80–90 mmBLACK CROWS Orb Freebird13.78
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 90–100 mmSALOMON MTN 96 Carbon13.00
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 100 mm+Women Impulse Ti 98 W14.40
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 80–90 mmBLACK CROWS Orb Freebird13.78
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9518.50
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 100 mm+Women Impulse Ti 98 W17.20
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 80–90 mmBLACK CROWS Orb Freebird12.89
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 90–100 mmFACTION SKIS Agent 2X13.80
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 100 mm+BLIZZARD Zero G 10516.86
- Best touring skis for beginners – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 86 UL80.34
- Best touring skis for beginners – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 85W69.12
- Best touring skis for beginners – 100 mm+ARMADA Locator 11264.50
- Best touring skis for experts – 80–90 mmVÖLKL Rise Above 88 W78.72
- Best touring skis for experts – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9563.23
- Best touring skis for experts – 100 mm+SALOMON QST 10666.07
- Best-value touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 887.61 €
- Best-value touring skis – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 85W8.10 €
- Best-value touring skis – 100 mm+DECATHLON Patrol TI10.71 €
- Best women's touring skis – 80–90 mmVÖLKL Rise Above 88 W78.72
- Best women's touring skis – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 85W69.12
- Best women's touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 108 W64.06
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 86 UL80.34
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9563.23
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 100 mm+FISCHER SPORTS Transalp 105 CTI66.42
What suits you?
A few short questions – the BACKLINEgearFinDR sorts all test results by your preferences.
Start gear finderAll touring skis testsFAQ
Which width suits ski touring?
We test touring skis in three width classes: 80–90 mm, 90–100 mm and 100 mm+. Test winners 2024 per class – 80–90 mm: ATOMIC Backland 86 UL (80.34 points); 90–100 mm: ATOMIC Backland 85W (69.12 points); 100 mm+: FISCHER SPORTS Transalp 105 CTI (66.42 points). The BACKLINEgearFinDR works out which class suits your tours from your answers.
How light is the lightest touring ski of 2024?
The lowest weight in the 2024 test belongs to the BLIZZARD Zero G 85 W at 1,088 g. Because skis differ in length and width, we also compare weight per area (g/cm²) – see the "Lightest touring skis" list.
Which touring skis offer the best value?
The lowest cost per test point in 2024 belongs to the ATOMIC Backland 88 (7.61 € per point, calculated from RRP and total points).
Where and how was the testing done?
70 touring skis were rated by the BACKLINE test team in Gastein in 2024 using a standardised method of measurements and field tests. All criteria and maximum points are explained under "How we test".
Are there paid placements?
No. All lists are calculated solely from our test scores and measurements.