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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 90–100 mm, Unisex, 2 out of 6 stars
SALOMON MTN 96 Carbon – Tested model
Tested model
SALOMON MTN 96 Carbon – Verified manufacturer view
Verified manufacturer view

90–100 mm · 2026/27

SALOMON MTN 96 Carbon

72.85 of 100 points
RRP
750.00 €
Weight
1472 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The ski impresses with its low weight, balanced handling characteristics at all speeds and ratios. An all-rounder who also forgives mistakes.

Test strengths

  • Powder: 16/20 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 11.2/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 16.91/25 points
  • Anti-icing: 3.42/5 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
72.85 / 100
Total riding performance
52.52 / 70
Weight
1,472 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
RRP
750 €
BACKLINE stars

Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The ski impresses with its low weight, balanced handling characteristics at all speeds and ratios. An all-rounder who also forgives mistakes.

Technical data

Test class
90–100 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
166, 174, 182, 188 cm
Sidecut
12,93–9,50–11,55 cm
Tip
129.3 mm
Waist
95.0 mm
Tail
115.5 mm
Surface per ski
1925.71 cm²
Weight (measured)
1472 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
RRP
750.00 €
Euro per point
10.30 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight16.91 / 25
Anti-icing3.42 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total20.33 / 30
Performance on hard snow11.20 / 15
Performance in powder16.00 / 20
Performance in corn snow14.89 / 20
Performance in tracked snow10.42 / 15
Riding performance total52.52 / 70
Total points72.85 / 100
RRP / point10.30 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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