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.
90–100 mm · 2025/26
ELAN Ripstick Tour 94 W
72.39 / 100 total points
93.5 mm waist · 1368 g · 157–171 cm
Lighter than before, this ski offers grip and agility in short turns. It requires attention at higher speeds but provides good value for money.
749.95 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2025/26
NORDICA Unlimited 94
72.28 / 100 total points
93 mm waist · 1523 g · 158–186 cm
The Unlimited 94 is a stable, track-keeping yet agile all-rounder that also offers good value. A great choice for experienced riders over 75 kg.
700.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2025/26
ARMADA Locator 104
69.27 / 100 total points
103.5 mm waist · 1471 g · 162–186 cm
Very light, easy to turn, and playful to ride. Its softer tuning makes it ideal for skiers under 75 kg and a good choice for versatile tours.
699.95 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2025/26
BLIZZARD Zero G 96 W
68.34 / 100 total points
94.5 mm waist · 1260 g · 157–178 cm
Light and nimble, this ski excels in short turns and at lower speeds. A good choice for lighter beginners who can grow with this model.
750.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2025/26
HEAD Crux 105 Pro
66.66 / 100 total points
104.2 mm waist · 1358 g · 170–184 cm
Lightest downhill-oriented ski in the test: easy to turn, agile, and forgiving. An excellent choice for light beginners in the 100+ mm category.
900.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2025/26
K2 Wayback 106
65.37 / 100 total points
105 mm waist · 1448 g · 165–186 cm
The K2 Wayback 106 offers good weight and reasonable pricing. Its full potential is best unleashed by heavier, experienced skiers.
750.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
HEAD Crux 87 Pro
60.06 / 85 total points
86.8 mm waist · 1217 g · 156–184 cm
The Head Crux 87 Pro is super light and easy to ski in short turns. A solid choice for experienced and rather heavier skiers.
750.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2025/26
HEAD Crux 93 Pro
73.21 / 100 total points
92.3 mm waist · 1221 g · 163–184 cm
Very light and agile, this ski especially suits lighter riders. It excels at low to medium speeds.
800.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2025/26
DYNASTAR M-Tour 100
71.75 / 100 total points
99.3 mm waist · 1414 g · 162–186 cm
The lightweight M Tour 100 from Dynastar is perfectly balanced and excels at all speeds. A sound 'investment' at an attractive price.
690.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2025/26
K2 Wayback 98
70.44 / 100 total points
97.2 mm waist · 1437 g · 165–186 cm
Easy to ski and forgiving, this all-rounder is especially suited for lighter ski touring beginners, serving as a reliable companion.
700.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2025/26
ELAN Ripstick 106 W
69.28 / 100 total points
107 mm waist · 1737 g · 154–175 cm
Softly tuned, balanced in all conditions, and fairly priced. Especially light female skiers will find this an ideal entry into the 100+ mm category.
799.95 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2025/26
SALOMON QST Blank
67.54 / 100 total points
112.2 mm waist · 2031 g · 170–192 cm
At over 2 kg (186cm), this ski is not a lightweight, but offers superior stability at high speeds. A good choice for heavier, experienced skiers.
850.00 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2025/26
BLIZZARD Zero G 105
66.88 / 100 total points
104.5 mm waist · 1540 g · 164–188 cm
Light, harmoniously tuned, and easy to ski – this ski delivers in all conditions and is a very good choice for beginners in the 100+ mm category.
850.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
ATOMIC Backland 88
65.72 / 85 total points
89 mm waist · 1291 g · 162–183 cm
The Atomic Backland 88 offers a harmoniously tuned, turn-friendly, ascent-oriented, top ski at a great price. A top choice for heavier beginners.
599.99 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
DYNASTAR M-Vertical 88
59.73 / 85 total points
87.2 mm waist · 1244 g · 156–180 cm
The Dynastar M-Vertical 88 excels in short turns and with its light weight. It becomes unsettled as speed increases.
730.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
DYNASTAR M-Tour 90
57.87 / 85 total points
88.5 mm waist · 1365 g · 157–185 cm
The Dynastar M-Tour 90 is easy to turn and offers enjoyable skiing up to moderate speeds. It provides excellent value but demands significant attention at higher speeds.
590.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
ARMADA Locator 88
56.56 / 85 total points
87.8 mm waist · 1255 g · 152–182 cm
The Armada Locator 88 is a good-natured, softly tuned, easy-to-ski, ascent-oriented ski that will particularly appeal to price-conscious beginners with a preference for short turns.
549.95 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
OGSO SWISS 84
56.24 / 85 total points
83.8 mm waist · 1205 g · 162–178 cm
The Ogso Swiss 84 features a stiff tune. Provided precise and active skiing, it will impress experienced and heavier riders.
799.50 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
K2 Wayback 89
56.07 / 85 total points
88.4 mm waist · 1325 g · 160–181 cm
Excellent weight and harmonious handling at low speeds make the softly tuned K2 Wayback 89 a good choice for lighter beginners.
650.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
BLIZZARD Zero G 88 W
54.96 / 85 total points
86.4 mm waist · 1100 g · 150–171 cm
Excellent weight and great handling in soft conditions and at lower speeds. A good choice for all beginners who prefer lower speeds.
700.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
SCOTT Explorair 88 W
54.95 / 85 total points
85.8 mm waist · 1269 g · 150–164 cm
The Scott Explorair 88 W will particularly impress lighter female riders with its harmonious tuning and excellent price-performance ratio. Prefers shorter turns.
599.00 € RRP
80–90 mm · 2025/26
K2 Wayback 89 W
52.55 / 85 total points
88.4 mm waist · 1163 g · 153–167 cm
With excellent weight and forgiving handling, the K2 Wayback 89 W makes it easier for beginners to get started with ski touring adventures. Requires significant attention at higher speeds.
650.00 € RRP
90–100 mm · 2025/26
ELAN Ripstick Tour 94
69.14 / 100 total points
93.8 mm waist · 1441 g · 164–185 cm
Quite stiff, this ski demands an active riding style to unleash its potential. Experts over 75 kg will particularly appreciate it at higher speeds.
749.95 € RRP
100 mm+ · 2025/26
KÄSTLE Paragon107
68.40 / 100 total points
107 mm waist · 2024 g · 168–192 cm
Balanced performance in all conditions. At over 2 kg (178cm), it's not a lightweight, but guarantees fun in experienced hands and powder.
899.00 € RRP