Movement Alp Tracks 85 Ski
As the narrowest offering in the revered Alp Tracks line, the Alp Tracks 85 is all about steep adventures far off the beaten path. Utilizing a hand-picked paulownia core combined with a top-secret multi-axial carbon weave, the Alp Tracks 85 is anything but heavy, allowing you to move quickly and efficiently on the skin track. With a revised profile compared to the previous generation, the Alp Tracks 85 has a longer effective edge, giving it more confidence in steep terrain. In the same vein, Movement changed from partial to full-length sidewalls for even more gripping power. The multi-axial carbon weave provides a smooth and damp ride while the premium base ensures you glide efficiently. Assisting with durability and reliability, the mounting plate has been reinforced with sheets of titanal and fiberglass, allowing you to ski with confidence. Billed as a formidable climber and descender, the Alp Tracks 85 would love to accompany you on the next adventure.
- Paulownia core has been hand-selected for its lightness, ensuring you aren't carrying any unnecessary weight.
- Ultralight carbon layup helps keep weight down while providing a smooth and comfortable ski feel.
- Double Plate Reinforcement in the mounting area combines two layers of fiberglass and titanal to create a solid interface.
- Premium P-Tex 4500 base is durable and glides well, even without wax.
- Race Edge finds the right blend of weight savings and edge hold in steep terrain.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 162, 170, 178 |
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Weight |
995g [162] 1080g [170] 1200g [178] |
| Weight (pair) | 1990g [162] 2160g [170] 2400g [178] |
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120-85-104 [162] 122-85-106 [170] 125-85-109 [178] |
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Turn |
16.5m [162] 17m [170] 17.5m [178] |
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Skin |
Basic tip loop, tail clip |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Rockered tip, camber underfoot, flattish tail |
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Round tip, shorter radius |
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Ultralight carbon w/ full sidewalls |
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Paulownia |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Mountaineering, touring, traverses |
| Notes | Improved steep skiing performance |
| Bottom Line | Perfect companion for far out and steep adventures |
| Compare to other Low-fat Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
Good comparison! On paper, these are very similar skis, and in hand, they appear pretty similar as well! The weights are very close, longitudinal flex is comparable, and the turn radius is pretty similar as well. Overall, they would both make great candidates for a PNW volcano ski, and generally would be great tools for fast and light days in the mountains. I think the biggest highlight of the Alp Tracks is its more premium construction - the carbon weave in these skis is pretty advanced and results in more torsional stiffness than more traditional constructions like the Backland, which will help the skis hold onto an edge a little better in steep terrain and feel a bit more precise and powerful whilst harvesting corn!
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