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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2025 – 90–100 mm, men, 4 out of 5 stars
BLACK DIAMOND Helio Carbon 95 – Tested model
Tested model

90–100 mm · 2025/26

BLACK DIAMOND Helio Carbon 95

75.89 of 100 points
RRP
800.00 €
Weight
1380 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

A light and uncomplicated all-rounder, particularly impressive in fresh snow and firn. A top choice for heavier beginners entering the all-rounder class.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 16.83/20 points
  • Powder: 16.67/20 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Hard snow/ice: 9.5/15 points
  • Weight score: 18.21/25 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
75.89 / 100
Total riding performance
54 / 70
Weight
1,380 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
RRP
800 €
BACKLINE stars

Test year 2025 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

A light and uncomplicated all-rounder, particularly impressive in fresh snow and firn. A top choice for heavier beginners entering the all-rounder class.

Technical data

Test class
90–100 mm
Target group
Männer
Test year
2025
Model year
2026
Lengths
155, 162, 169, 176, 183 cm
Sidecut
12,45–9,44–11,32 cm
Tip
124.5 mm
Waist
94.4 mm
Tail
113.2 mm
Surface per ski
1900.16 cm²
Weight (measured)
1380 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
RRP
800.00 €
Euro per point
10.54 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight18.21 / 25
Anti-icing3.68 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total21.89 / 30
Performance on hard snow9.50 / 15
Performance in powder16.67 / 20
Performance in corn snow16.83 / 20
Performance in tracked snow11.00 / 15
Riding performance total54.00 / 70
Total points75.89 / 100
RRP / point10.54 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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50 kg75 kg100 kg
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