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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2024 – 80–90 mm, women, 2 out of 5 stars
CORE CARBON 89 LITE – Tested model
Tested model

80–90 mm · 2024/25

CORE CARBON 89 LITE

71.32 of 100 points
RRP
699.00 €
Weight
1220 g
Weight per area
0.72 g/cm²

Quick verdict

Der Core Carbon 89 Lite ist ein leich-

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 12/15 points
  • Powder: 11.4/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Tracked snow: 8.4/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 10/15 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
71.32 / 100
Total riding performance
41.8 / 60
Weight
1,220 g
Weight per area
0.72 g/cm²
RRP
699 €
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Verdict

Der Core Carbon 89 Lite ist ein leich-

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Frauen
Test year
2024
Model year
2025
Lengths
154, 162, 170, 178 cm
Sidecut
12,4–8,8–10,7 cm
Tip
124.0 mm
Waist
88.0 mm
Tail
107.0 mm
Surface per ski
1695.86 cm²
Weight (measured)
1220 g
Weight per area
0.72 g/cm²
RRP
699.00 €
Euro per point
9.80 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight25.82 / 35
Anti-icing3.70 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total29.52 / 40
Performance on hard snow10.00 / 15
Performance in powder11.40 / 15
Performance in corn snow12.00 / 15
Performance in tracked snow8.40 / 15
Riding performance total41.80 / 60
Total points71.32 / 100
RRP / point9.80 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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