Touring Skis Tested
350 skis tested · 3 test classes · 33 brands
Weight, anti-icing and riding performance on hard snow, in powder, corn and tracked snow – weighted per test class and summarised in total points.
100 mm+ · 2026/27
ATOMIC Backland 109
81.31 / 100 total points
109 mm waist · 1519 g · 176–189 cm
Once again the top ski in the 100 mm+ class. Balanced tuning, outstanding performance in all conditions, and excellent value for money.
799.99 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
BLACK CROWS Camox Freebird
77.99 / 100 total points
96.5 mm waist · 1467 g · 161–185 cm
Completely convincing in all circumstances. Class coordination in terms of ease of rotation, running stability and torsional capacity. Primus in the all-rounder class.
799.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
ATOMIC Backland 95
77.90 / 100 total points
94.3 mm waist · 1387 g · 161–185 cm
The ski shines with its weight and excellent and uncomplicated handling characteristics in all conditions. Top all-rounders for everyone, but especially for beginners.
699.99 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
KÄSTLE TX88 UP
77.68 / 100 total points
86.5 mm waist · 1438 g · 151–183 cm
While not lightweight, it leaves the best impression in all conditions. Great choice for heavier weight classes even for steep and demanding terrain.
649.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
ZAG SKIS UBAC 89
76.94 / 100 total points
88.2 mm waist · 1271 g · 155–183 cm
The UBAC is fast, stable and easy to drive. Top choice for all and especially beginners around 75 kg weight at a good price.
699.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
ATOMIC Backland 89 SL
76.57 / 100 total points
89.5 mm waist · 1232 g · 155–183 cm
The Backland 89 SL is very light at 0.68 grams / cm2 and impresses with its agility and speed in all conditions. Excellent price and performance ratio.
699.99 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2026/27
BLACK DIAMOND Impulse TI 104
76.57 / 100 total points
103.8 mm waist · 1884 g · 172–186 cm
Offers excellent riding performance in all conditions. The soft tuning will appeal to light riders. Great price, just no light weight. This category in euros: as of June 2026
800.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
SALOMON MTN 86 Carbon
76.39 / 100 total points
85 mm waist · 1255 g · 148–180 cm
An all-round successful ski that is easy to ride and is also convincing at higher speeds and longer turns. Great price and performance ratio.
650.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
HEAD Crux Pro 87
76.24 / 100 total points
86.7 mm waist · 1168 g · 156–184 cm
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.
750.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
KÄSTLE TX99
76.23 / 100 total points
99.1 mm waist · 1576 g · 167–188 cm
Feels at home and convinced in all circumstances. Especially experienced riders around 80 kg with a preference for longer radii will appreciate it.
849.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
SCOTT Explorair 95
76.03 / 100 total points
95.8 mm waist · 1337 g · 163–184 cm
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.
649.95 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
KÄSTLE TX88
75.81 / 100 total points
87 mm waist · 1317 g · 151–183 cm
The TX88 from Kästle is fast, stable and easy to drive. A ski with an alpine ski character that will make it easier for particularly heavy riders to enter the world of ski touring.
749.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
VÖLKL Rise Beyond 96
75.77 / 100 total points
95.7 mm waist · 1266 g · 156–184 cm
Lightweight, quick-turning and good-natured, the Rise Beyond 96th class offers a good price and performance ratio, a very good choice for lighter beginners.
750.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2026/27
ATOMIC Backland 108 W
74.87 / 100 total points
108.5 mm waist · 1425 g · 158–176 cm
Very light, softly tuned and with balanced handling characteristics in all conditions. Ideal for light riders and all at a fair price.
799.99 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2026/27
SALOMON S/Lab QST Echo
74.73 / 100 total points
105.8 mm waist · 1773 g · 157–189 cm
Lively, stable and convincing in all conditions. Especially experienced skiers over 75 kg will be able to push their limits even further with the ski.
850.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2026/27
DYNASTAR M Tour 108
74.46 / 100 total points
105.2 mm waist · 1525 g · 171–187 cm
Lightweight and convincing in firn and powder snow. Especially heavy riders with previous experience will appreciate this ski. Good value for money.
790.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
STÖCKLI Edge FT
74.23 / 100 total points
94.5 mm waist · 1568 g · 168–180 cm
The ski scores points with top performance at all ratios, radii and speeds. Great choice for experienced and heavier riders who accept the high price.
1199.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2026/27
VÖLKL Blaze 104
74.21 / 100 total points
103.8 mm waist · 1831 g · 158–186 cm
The Blaze 104 is a rather softly tuned great ski that will be a lot of fun, especially for lighter beginners in the 100 mm+ class. Excellent price and performance ratio.
750.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
ATOMIC Backland 88 W
74.17 / 100 total points
89 mm waist · 1229 g · 155–169 cm
The Backland 88 W is easy to turn, torsion bar, forgiving and has a great price and performance ratio. Top choice for women with aspirations for advancement.
599.99 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
ELAN Ripstick Tour 94
73.71 / 100 total points
93.5 mm waist · 1488 g · 164–185 cm
Quite hard tuned, the ski requires an active riding style to show its potential. Good choice for experienced people with a weight over 75 kg and a preference for more speed. / Details of lengths and waist in cm
699.95 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
ZAG SKIS UBAC 95
73.42 / 100 total points
94.1 mm waist · 1441 g · 158–185 cm
One of the positive surprises with the all-rounders. The handling characteristics are well-balanced, the ski is stable and easy to turn. Very good choice for beginners over 75 kg.
749.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
HEAD Crux Pro 93
73.02 / 100 total points
92.5 mm waist · 1222 g · 163–184 cm
At 0.67 grams / cm2, it is one of the lightest all-rounders in the test. The handling characteristics are well-balanced, and the tuning will appeal to beginners by 70 kg.
800.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2026/27
VÖLKL Rise Above 88
72.96 / 100 total points
87.8 mm waist · 1274 g · 156–184 cm
The Rise Above scores with a solid weight, ease of turning, stability and a very good price and performance ratio. Good choice for all beginners.
650.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2026/27
SALOMON MTN 96 Carbon
72.85 / 100 total points
95 mm waist · 1472 g · 166–188 cm
The ski impresses with its low weight, balanced handling characteristics at all speeds and ratios. An all-rounder who also forgives mistakes.
750.00 € RRP