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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 80–90 mm, Unisex, 5 out of 5 stars
HEAD Crux Pro 87 – Tested model
Tested model
HEAD Crux Pro 87 – Verified manufacturer view
Verified manufacturer view

80–90 mm · 2026/27

HEAD Crux Pro 87

76.24 of 100 points
RRP
750.00 €
Weight
1168 g
Weight per area
0.67 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

A super light ski that is particularly convincing for short turns and speeds down to the middle range. Good choice for good riders around 75 kg.

Test strengths

  • Weight score: 28.02/35 points
  • Corn snow: 11.67/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.11/5 points
  • Powder: 11/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
76.24 / 100
Total riding performance
45.11 / 60
Weight
1,168 g
Weight per area
0.67 g/cm²
RRP
750 €
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Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

A super light ski that is particularly convincing for short turns and speeds down to the middle range. Good choice for good riders around 75 kg.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
156, 163, 170, 177, 184 cm
Sidecut
12,54–8,67–10,72 cm
Tip
125.4 mm
Waist
86.7 mm
Tail
107.2 mm
Surface per ski
1734.26 cm²
Weight (measured)
1168 g
Weight per area
0.67 g/cm²
RRP
750.00 €
Euro per point
9.84 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight28.02 / 35
Anti-icing3.11 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total31.13 / 40
Performance on hard snow11.33 / 15
Performance in powder11.00 / 15
Performance in corn snow11.67 / 15
Performance in tracked snow11.11 / 15
Riding performance total45.11 / 60
Total points76.24 / 100
RRP / point9.84 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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50 kg75 kg100 kg
How we test

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