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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2023 – 80–90 mm, women, 5 out of 5 stars
VÖLKL Rise Above 88 W – Tested model
Tested model

80–90 mm · 2023/24

VÖLKL Rise Above 88 W

68.12 of 85 points
RRP
650.00 €
Weight
1186 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

Spielerisch zu fahrender und bis in

Test strengths

  • Hard snow/ice: 13.2/15 points
  • Corn snow: 12.2/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.8/5 points
  • Weight score: 27.12/35 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
68.12 / 85
Total riding performance
37.2 / 45
Weight
1,186 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
RRP
650 €
BACKLINE stars

Not all snow conditions could be rated. Maximum scores refer only to the conditions actually assessed.

Test year 2023 · Gastein

Verdict

Spielerisch zu fahrender und bis in

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Frauen
Test year
2023
Model year
2024
Lengths
149, 156, 163, 170 cm
Sidecut
130,6–88–111,4 cm
Tip
130.6 mm
Waist
88.0 mm
Tail
111.4 mm
Surface per ski
1710.13 cm²
Weight (measured)
1186 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
RRP
650.00 €
Euro per point
9.54 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight27.12 / 35
Anti-icing3.80 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total30.92 / 40
Performance on hard snow13.20 / 15
Performance in powderConditions were not given during the test
Performance in corn snow12.20 / 15
Performance in tracked snow11.80 / 15
Riding performance total37.20 / 45
Total points68.12 / 85
RRP / point9.54 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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How we test

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