Movement Alp Tracks 106 Ski

I love these skis. I have them in the 186cm length. I'm 6'00" and 155lbs. So I get plenty of float out of them on deep days. Anytime the snow is soft and cold, these are my go to skis. I like the new camber/shape profile more than the previous iteration. It's still a ski that likes to make big, fast turns, but I think it's more playful, especially when you are in trees or tighter terrain. It's easy to slash turns, scrub speed, double-turn, or do whatever other funky things you might want to do in soft snow and complex terrain. Just make sure you're not in the back seat. This ski shines in deep snow, big open terrain, and low-angle glades where maximum float is appreciated. These skis are not for wind-buffed alpine snow, ice, variable garbage, or any other snow where a damp and heavy ski will do better. The light weight carbon construction will get your bounced around, especially if you ski in a lighter touring boot. I've used a Scarpa Alien RS and Atomic Backland Carbon, which I feel like are perfect for this ski. But, if you get into funky snow, you'll get bounced around. If you like skiing a ton of vert and going fast through soft snow, get these. Skis in action here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5hv0gQuNmZ/

is this the Alp track Movement 2023/2024 ski?

I have a pair of Alp Tracks 89s that I love, and ski with a TLTX boot. I’m thinking about getting the Alp Tracks 100 or 106 to complement my other set up. Do you think the 106s could be driven well with such a light boot?

Answer from jbo
"Hi Justin, I must object to the "not very fun" skis comment...I have dissimilar tastes to Brett and really like the current (soon to be old) version! The new version is moving away from me, who prefers a more precise ski, but hopefully, it's now in your wheelhouse!"

I think it is worth starting with JBO's quote. I bought both the older model and the newer model late this season. And it was Jason's comment here that really got me wondering just how much different the new version might be from last year's version.

"Who prefers a more precise ski?" That would be me, thanks ;) And without a doubt last year's 106 is a very precise ski. I was able to ski some of my best runs of the year (technically most difficult for snow and terrain) on the '22 version of the 106. I really like the ski. Being mounted online which is pretty far forward helps that ski IMO. ( see my comments above for details on weight and mount point between years) No question the older ski, even in a 106 width, is scalpel in bad snow and on steep terrain. I can't say enough good things about the ski. Either version is way more solid than it should for the weight at speed. The newer version is surfier, and releases a lot easier. The older version reacts better at some speed. You need to be on top of that ski. If you are the ski will pay dividends for sure. This year's model? It is mounted 2+ cm back from the previous ski . Which had me concerned when I was mounting. But, in for a penny in for a pound on Movement's skis. A bit of rocker added to tip and tail. A hand flex test tells me the tail is a bit softer. Overall I'd say the new ski is a little softer over this year. Frankly none of those changes were giving me high expectations over last year's Model. Turns out there really are times a ski company improves a ski, instead of just changing the top sheet. Almost but not quite dramatic in the 106's comparison. I've skied slush, powder, some nasty mank, both wet and dry in both. Loved the newest 106 everywhere I have skied it. May be a bit more than the earlier version. I simply love them! Really a fun ski to skin with and even better to carry. I've skied some glare, spring ice and some hard packed, in bounds, ice. None of that was any fun but the skis managed well enough. This is a very, very forgiving ski. Much more forgiving than the previous version of the 106. I like them both. But the new version just takes less effort and is simply more fun for me to ski. In the world of lwt 100+ touring ski, both are outstanding pieces of engineering. I was wondering if I would ever find a ski as light as, or lighter than, the Dynafit Denali-Dhaulagiri series? I have no doubt in my mind found, better skis than either, which is saying a lot for width, weight and versatility. And that is saying something in my book. I grew up on old school Rossi GS skis from the 80s. Boards you could rip around on at 35 or 40 mph with not too much effort. My Slopes phone app says the 106 is good for 35mph, no issues, and big smiles ;) I typically like making lots of turns these days. I don't do that at 35mph! 35mph is very likely as fast as I ever ski these days. But really fun to have a ski that seems capable of doing both without having to tightly crimp your toes in either venue. This is a really fun ski!

Hello,

I’m 5’10 200 lbs currently on Camox Freebirds 172 for touring and mountaineering. They were my first pair of skis and they feel a bit small on some days. I’m in the PNW with variable conditions here in the winter months, and I think the skis plus my size just make them less than ideal for soft snow. I’m looking to add another ski to the quiver. I had my eye on the alp tracks 100s last year, but see that they now have a 98, and the redone 106. Is this truly a powder ski or would it be good for variable conditions? Also, would it be manageable with the F1 LT boot that I currently have? I was contemplating getting the Technica peak carbons with a new setup. I’m ready to buy. I just need a nudge in the right direction!

What's the weight of the 178s? thanks

On the page for last years AT106, it says this years ski is “surfier” or something.

What are the changes for this years ski? Are the “race edges” new? I thought the previous skis had something other than race edges. And did the rocker/taper profiles or sidecut change?