Best touring skis 2026 – BACKLINE test winners
In short
In the BACKLINE test 2026 in Lenzerheide we tested 63 touring skis in three width classes. Test winners per class – 80–90 mm: KÄSTLE TX88 UP (77.68 points); 90–100 mm: BLACK CROWS Camox Freebird (77.99 points); 100 mm+: ATOMIC Backland 109 (81.31 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 |  KÄSTLETX88 UP | 80–90 mm | 77.68 | 1,438 g | RRP 649.00 € | |
| 2 |  ZAG SKISUBAC 89 | 80–90 mm | 76.94 | 1,271 g | RRP 699.00 € | |
| 3 |  ATOMICBackland 89 SL | 80–90 mm | 76.57 | 1,232 g | RRP 699.99 € | |
| 4 |  SALOMONMTN 86 Carbon | 80–90 mm | 76.39 | 1,255 g | RRP 650.00 € | |
| 5 |  HEADCrux Pro 87 | 80–90 mm | 76.24 | 1,168 g | RRP 750.00 € |
Top 5 · 90–100 mm
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BLACK CROWSCamox Freebird | 90–100 mm | 77.99 | 1,467 g | RRP 799.00 € | |
| 2 |  ATOMICBackland 95 | 90–100 mm | 77.90 | 1,387 g | RRP 699.99 € | |
| 3 |  KÄSTLETX99 | 90–100 mm | 76.23 | 1,576 g | RRP 849.00 € | |
| 4 |  SCOTTExplorair 95 | 90–100 mm | 76.03 | 1,337 g | RRP 649.95 € | |
| 5 |  VÖLKLRise Beyond 96 | 90–100 mm | 75.77 | 1,266 g | RRP 750.00 € |
Top 5 · 100 mm+
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ATOMICBackland 109 | 100 mm+ | 81.31 | 1,519 g | RRP 799.99 € | |
| 2 |  BLACK DIAMONDImpulse TI 104 | 100 mm+ | 76.57 | 1,884 g | RRP 800.00 € | |
| 3 |  ATOMICBackland 108 W | 100 mm+ | 74.87 | 1,425 g | RRP 799.99 € | |
| 4 |  SALOMONS/Lab QST Echo | 100 mm+ | 74.73 | 1,773 g | RRP 850.00 € | |
| 5 |  DYNASTARM Tour 108 | 100 mm+ | 74.46 | 1,525 g | RRP 790.00 € |
The best for what you want
No. 1 of each list – click for the top 5.
- Best touring skis – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP77.68
- Best touring skis – 90–100 mmBLACK CROWS Camox Freebird77.99
- Best touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10981.31
- Lightest touring skis – 80–90 mmBLACK CROWS Mentis Freebird0.6600 g/cm²
- Lightest touring skis – 90–100 mmVÖLKL Rise Beyond 960.6600 g/cm²
- Lightest touring skis – 100 mm+HEAD Crux 105 Pro0.6900 g/cm²
- Touring skis with the best ride – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP53.71
- Touring skis with the best ride – 90–100 mmBLACK CROWS Camox Freebird58.00
- Touring skis with the best ride – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10967.00
- Best touring skis in powder – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP13.29
- Best touring skis in powder – 90–100 mmBLACK CROWS Camox Freebird16.75
- Best touring skis in powder – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10927.40
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP14.00
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 90–100 mmSTÖCKLI Edge FT12.69
- Best touring skis on hardpack & ice – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10912.00
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP13.43
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 90–100 mmBLACK CROWS Camox Freebird17.13
- Best touring skis in corn snow – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10913.00
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP13.00
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 90–100 mmZAG SKIS UBAC 10212.64
- Best touring skis in tracked snow – 100 mm+BLACK DIAMOND Impulse TI 10417.00
- Best touring skis for beginners – 80–90 mmZAG SKIS UBAC 8976.94
- Best touring skis for beginners – 90–100 mmATOMIC Backland 9577.90
- Best touring skis for beginners – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 108 W74.87
- Best touring skis for experts – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP77.68
- Best touring skis for experts – 90–100 mmBLACK CROWS Camox Freebird77.99
- Best touring skis for experts – 100 mm+SALOMON S/Lab QST Echo74.73
- Best-value touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 88 W8.09 €
- Best-value touring skis – 90–100 mmDYNASTAR M Tour 947.69 €
- Best-value touring skis – 100 mm+SALOMON QST 1069.65 €
- Best women's touring skis – 80–90 mmATOMIC Backland 88 W74.17
- Best women's touring skis – 90–100 mmBLACK DIAMOND W Impulse TI 9868.09
- Best women's touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 108 W74.87
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 80–90 mmKÄSTLE TX88 UP77.68
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 90–100 mmBLACK CROWS Camox Freebird77.99
- Best men's & unisex touring skis – 100 mm+ATOMIC Backland 10981.31
What suits you?
A few short questions – the BACKLINEgearFinDR sorts all test results by your preferences.
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Which width suits ski touring?
We test touring skis in three width classes: 80–90 mm, 90–100 mm and 100 mm+. Test winners 2026 per class – 80–90 mm: KÄSTLE TX88 UP (77.68 points); 90–100 mm: BLACK CROWS Camox Freebird (77.99 points); 100 mm+: ATOMIC Backland 109 (81.31 points). The BACKLINEgearFinDR works out which class suits your tours from your answers.
How light is the lightest touring ski of 2026?
The lowest weight in the 2026 test belongs to the BLACK CROWS Mentis Freebird at 1,057 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 2026 belongs to the ATOMIC Backland 88 W (8.09 € per point, calculated from RRP and total points).
Where and how was the testing done?
63 touring skis were rated by the BACKLINE test team in Lenzerheide in 2026 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.