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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 90–100 mm, Unisex, 5 out of 6 stars
SCOTT Explorair 95 – Tested model
Tested model

90–100 mm · 2026/27

SCOTT Explorair 95

76.03 of 100 points
RRP
649.95 €
Weight
1337 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

A positive surprise in the test. Lightweight, easy to turn and with strengths for short turns, the ski rewards an active and accurate riding style.

Test strengths

  • Tracked snow: 12.5/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 12/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.13/5 points
  • Powder: 13.06/20 points
Total points
76.03 / 100
Total riding performance
53.56 / 70
Weight
1,337 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
RRP
649.95 €
BACKLINE stars

Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

A positive surprise in the test. Lightweight, easy to turn and with strengths for short turns, the ski rewards an active and accurate riding style. Great value for money.

Technical data

Test class
90–100 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
163, 170, 177, 184 cm
Sidecut
12,83–9,58–11,38 cm
Tip
128.3 mm
Waist
95.8 mm
Tail
113.8 mm
Surface per ski
1928.91 cm²
Weight (measured)
1337 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
RRP
649.95 €
Euro per point
8.55 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight19.34 / 25
Anti-icing3.13 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total22.47 / 30
Performance on hard snow12.00 / 15
Performance in powder13.06 / 20
Performance in corn snow16.00 / 20
Performance in tracked snow12.50 / 15
Riding performance total53.56 / 70
Total points76.03 / 100
RRP / point8.55 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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