Test & Review Magazine
630 products field-tested for the BACKLINE test magazines 2022–2026. Tested by experienced, competent testers using clear, useful criteria, enriched with comparative data.
Weight, icing behaviour and ride quality on hard snow, powder, firn and tracked snow.
350 products tested · latest 2026
ATOMIC Backland 10981.31 points
BLACK CROWS Camox Freebird77.99 points
ATOMIC Backland 9577.90 points
KÄSTLE TX88 UP77.68 points
ZAG SKIS UBAC 8976.94 points
ATOMIC Backland 89 SL76.57 pointsFive categories worth 20 points each: handling, grip, strap, adjustment and weight.
98 products tested · latest 2026
Komperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight80.88 points
LEKI Skysolo FX Carbon79.54 points
HEAD Crux Carbon75.98 points
Komperdell Big Art Carbon Vario75.54 points
LEKI Sherpa FX Carbon Strong75.07 points
Komperdell Contour Titanal II Foam74.22 pointsFour categories worth 25 points each – including airbag packs and rescue gear access.
182 products tested · latest 2026
DEUTER Freescape Lite 2679.86 points
MAMMUT Pro 35 Removable78.13 points
MAMMUT Nirvana 22 Women77.74 points
ORTOVOX Avabag Tour 3077.40 points
RAB Descendor 3077.11 points
SCOTT SPORTS Patrol Tour 2876.69 pointsEvery product group has its own published test method. Points, maximum scores and star awards are fully traceable.
Every test appears in print first. Each year with cover, editorial and the online edition.
