Best touring skis 2025 – BACKLINE test winners
In short
In the BACKLINE test 2025 in Lenzerheide we tested 57 touring skis in three width classes. Test winners per class – 80–90 mm: SALOMON MTN 86 Carbon (67.46 points); 90–100 mm: ATOMIC Backland 95 (82.41 points); 100 mm+: ATOMIC Backland 109 (83.44 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 |  SALOMONMTN 86 Carbon | 80–90 mm | 67.46 | 1,211 g | RRP 630.00 € | |
| 2 |  ATOMICBackland 88 | 80–90 mm | 65.72 | 1,291 g | RRP 599.99 € | |
| 3 |  BLACK DIAMONDHelio Carbon 88 | 80–90 mm | 65.68 | 1,198 g | RRP 750.00 € | |
| 4 |  KÄSTLETX88 | 80–90 mm | 63.73 | 1,300 g | RRP 899.00 € | |
| 5 |  ATOMICBackland 86 UL | 80–90 mm | 62.31 | 1,084 g | RRP 799.99 € |
Top 5 · 90–100 mm
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ATOMICBackland 95 | 90–100 mm | 82.41 | 1,419 g | RRP 699.99 € | |
| 2 |  SCOTTExplorair 95 | 90–100 mm | 78.25 | 1,331 g | RRP 649.00 € | |
| 3 |  KÄSTLETX99 | 90–100 mm | 77.43 | 1,460 g | RRP 899.00 € | |
| 4 |  KÄSTLETX94 | 90–100 mm | 76.46 | 1,410 g | RRP 899.00 € | |
| 5 |  BLACK DIAMONDHelio Carbon 95 | 90–100 mm | 75.89 | 1,380 g | RRP 800.00 € |
Top 5 · 100 mm+
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ATOMICBackland 109 | 100 mm+ | 83.44 | 1,457 g | RRP 799.99 € | |
| 2 |  SALOMONQST One O Six | 100 mm+ | 76.95 | 2,018 g | RRP 750.00 € | |
| 3 |  ELANRipstick 108 | 100 mm+ | 73.07 | 1,775 g | RRP 799.95 € | |
| 4 |  DYNASTARM-Tour 108 | 100 mm+ | 72.54 | 1,548 g | RRP 790.00 € | |
| 5 |  ATOMICBackland 108 W | 100 mm+ | 72.16 | 1,488 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 mmSALOMON MTN 86 Carbon67.46
- Best touring skis – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9582.41
- Best touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10983.44
- Lightest touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 86 UL0.6200 g/cm²
- Lightest touring skis – 90–100 mmSCOTT Explorair 920.6500 g/cm²
- Lightest touring skis – 100 mm+HEAD Crux 105 Pro0.6700 g/cm²
- Touring skis with the best ride – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 8837.25
- Touring skis with the best ride – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9561.67
- Touring skis with the best ride – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10968.49
- Best touring skis in powder – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9517.92
- Best touring skis in powder – 100 mm+SALOMON QST One O Six27.63
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 80–90 mmBLACK DIAMOND Helio Carbon 8812.20
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9512.92
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10913.00
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 8813.42
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9518.25
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10913.83
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 8811.75
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9512.58
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 100 mm+SALOMON QST One O Six15.63
- Best touring skis for beginners – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 8865.72
- Best touring skis for beginners – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9582.41
- Best touring skis for beginners – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 108 W72.16
- Best touring skis for experts – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 88 W61.09
- Best touring skis for experts – 90–100 mmKÄSTLE TX9977.43
- Best touring skis for experts – 100 mm+SALOMON QST One O Six76.95
- Best-value touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 889.13 €
- Best-value touring skis – 90–100 mmSCOTT Explorair 958.29 €
- Best-value touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 1099.59 €
- Best women's touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 88 W61.09
- Best women's touring skis – 90–100 mmKÄSTLE Pika9472.78
- Best women's touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 108 W72.16
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 80–90 mmSALOMON MTN 86 Carbon67.46
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9582.41
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10983.44
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 2025 per class – 80–90 mm: SALOMON MTN 86 Carbon (67.46 points); 90–100 mm: ATOMIC Backland 95 (82.41 points); 100 mm+: ATOMIC Backland 109 (83.44 points). The BACKLINEgearFinDR works out which class suits your tours from your answers.
How light is the lightest touring ski of 2025?
The lowest weight in the 2025 test belongs to the ATOMIC Backland 86 UL at 1,084 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 2025 belongs to the ATOMIC Backland 88 (9.13 € per point, calculated from RRP and total points).
Where and how was the testing done?
57 touring skis were rated by the BACKLINE test team in Lenzerheide in 2025 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.