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Best touring skis for beginners 2026 – 80–90 mm

The top 4 of 18 touring skis in the 80–90 mm class tested in the BACKLINE test magazine 2026, ranked by total points. All values come from our standardised measurements and field tests in Lenzerheide.

  1. 1
    ZAG SKIS UBAC 89

    ZAG SKIS

    UBAC 89

    76.94 points · RRP 699.00 €

    Total points

    76.94

  2. 2
    SALOMON MTN 86 Carbon

    SALOMON

    MTN 86 Carbon

    76.39 points · RRP 650.00 €

    Total points

    76.39

  3. 3
    KÄSTLE TX88

    KÄSTLE

    TX88

    75.81 points · RRP 749.00 €

    Total points

    75.81

  4. 4
    VÖLKL Rise Above 88

    VÖLKL

    Rise Above 88

    72.96 points · RRP 650.00 €

    Total points

    72.96

How we measure and score: How we test