You won't struggle to find a skier who argues that 100-105mm underfoot is the sweet spot for backcountry users seeking one ski that does it all. Engineers at Black Diamond hit the nail on the head of that sweet spot with Helio Carbon 104. With plentiful early rise in the tip, the skis will stay afloat in soft and manky snow. Sometimes a downfall for lightweight backcountry layups, ..
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While a 95mm underfoot ski could be a powder ski for lightweight enthusiasts, it's a versatile ski mountaineering ski for others. The Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 ski is ready to adapt to either role. With a lightweight Paulownia wood core and pre-preg carbon fiber layup, the Helio Carbon 95 is meant for some serious millage while being intuitive in both soft and firm snow. Adding..
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Whether heading out for a dawn patrol or extended outings in technical terrain, the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 is an intuitive ski that won't crush your quads. A layer of carbon fiber is paired with full-perimeter ABS sidewalls and a paulownia core for a responsive yet damp and stable ride. Slight rocker in the tip assists with float in soft snow, while an ABS tail protector hel..
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Whether laying trenches in the cornfields of spring or arcing turns through chalky backcountry goodness mid-season, the Kastle TX93 is a ski that thrives when placed under the boots of aggressive and confident skiers. Built with a "hook-free" tip and tail and confidence-inspiring construction, the TX93 has a stout demeanor that seemingly loves to plow through variable conditions. T..
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Sporting a generous rocker profile in a sub-100mm platform, the Tigard 97 from Dynafit is a progressive ski with quiver-killer intentions. Like its bigger sibling, the Hybrid core, which combines poplar and paulownia woods, is supremely damp and durable. Furthering the "durability" principle, the full sidewall helps resist edge compression caused by rock strikes while helping the e..
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Pairing a TÜV certified ST Rotation 10 with the Women's Radical 97 and precut Dynafit skins, the Radical 97 Ski Set from Dynafit is a versatile package that is at home in or out of bounds. The ski has a modern shape with a tough poplar core that helps smooth over bumpy descents. The ST Rotation has a long track record of reliability and, with its spring-loaded heel, provides fun an..
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Combining an ST Rotation 10, Radical 97, with excellent precut Dynafit skins, the Radical 97 Ski Set from Dynafit is a well-rounded package that aims to offer versatile freeride performance. The ski sports a modern shape with a burly poplar core, providing excellent durability and skiing mannerisms. The ST Rotation has the mythical TÜV certification and spring-loaded heel that smoo..
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If you're after a solid, lightweight touring ski that will have minimal impact on both the environment and your wallet, look no further than Atomic's Backland 86 SL. As the heavier sister ski to the much-loved Backland 86 UL, the "SL" will offer a less expensive construction while retaining many of the positive traits we love about the UL line. The 86mm width is exceedingly versati..
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Not too light, not too heavy, but juuust right, the Backland 88 W from Atomic is excellent for those who value well-rounded performance and reliability. The Light Woodcore, in combination with fiberglass, provides excellent suspension, helping smooth over jarring descents. The Dura Cap sidewall helps provide a confident edge hold and structure to the edges that help fend off rock s..
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Feeling right at home atop World Cup podiums, the Race Pro 66 from Movement is a serious ski for those with lofty aspirations. With a squared-off tip designed to keep the tip from diving underneath the snow, you can confidently navigate powdery race courses while others are relegated to submarining beneath the snow, maybe never to be seen again. Added cork in the tip dampens unwant..
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Like its bigger sibling, the Charger ACE, the Vector ACE from Voile bridges the legendary Ultra and Hyper Vector skis to provide skiers of all backcountry flavors with a tuned ride optimized for lower tide conditions. The paulownia core keeps weight manageable for big days out, while the reinforced maple mounting patch ensures excellent binding retention, even for telemark bindings..
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Similar to the men's version, the Women's Movement Race Pro 66 ski is a high-performance competition tool that is also great for training and fitness skiing. Uniquely amongst race skis, this Women's model uses a more flexible fiberglass for a softer flex tuned specifically for lighter skiers. It is also marked with a more forward mounting position optimized for quick handling. Sinc..
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The topsheet of the La Sportiva Sorriso features surfers slashing and riding through big waves, and that's just the feeling this ski is designed to give you on snow. With an almost fully rockered shape ("almost-not-there-camber", as La Sportiva says), long turn radius, and remarkable compliance, the Sorriso can be made to turn in any direction on a dime. A super soft flex makes the..
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Built with the same design philosophy as the MTN 96, the MTN 91 from Salomon is a friendly and approachable ski. However, with slightly less rocker and a narrower profile than its bigger sibling, it is a bit more optimized for firmer snow and spring conditions while still being fun in powder. Differentiating itself from the competition, the MTN 91 has a friendly and damp flex patte..
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With a heritage spanning over 100 years, Kastle has learned a thing or two when designing high-performance skis. With the TX 99, this technological prowess is on display. If you've seen Kastle skis in the wild, the first thing that likely would have drawn your attention is the colored and slightly transparent insert at the tip, which Kastle dubs "Hollowtech." This magical little in..
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Well.....it's finally happened. A ski has landed here at Skimo Co that breaks the 2000g glass ceiling in its longest length. The ski in question is the Draco Freebird from Black Crows, which can be seen taking flight under the couloir straight-lining madman himself, Nikolai Schirmer. Before saying what the ski is, let's first say what the ski isn't. The Draco Freebird is not light...
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Continuing with an intuitive, fun, and proven shape that has been accused of being "too easy to ski," the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 112 takes the reigns from Pagoda Tour 112 as the new go-to powder ski for those who are all about fun. Keeping the same sidecut and rocker profile that has made its forbear's instant favorites of those who have skied them, the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 112 i..
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When describing the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 105, DPS boldly states "It is the most well-rounded backcountry ski we've ever made." Considering the staggering amount of crowd-pleasers DPS has produced over the years, this is a pretty serious statement. Taking inspiration from their various ski shapes, DPS combined them to create a ski that won't flinch when you're looking to dial up t..
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With its narrow width, generous rocker profile, and tight turn radius, the Pagoda Tour 90 occupied a special place in the hearts of those who wanted a playful and maneuverable ski on a narrower platform. Thankfully, with the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 90, DPS has kept this same playful and maneuverable DNA but has made refinements to further enhance the skiing experience. Compared to i..
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Taking over from the Pagoda Tour 94, the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 94 from DPS retains a lot of the performance that defined its predecessor while making refinements to improve its sustainability, weight, and on-snow feel. Unlike Pagoda Tour constructions of years past, DPS is now using a Paulownia core with a Carbon and Flax laminate that provides all the dampness folks have come to ..
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Since its inception in 2005, DPS has gained a loyal following for its ski shapes that can only be described as "intuitive." Building on the Pagoda Tour 100, the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 100, despite being quite a fingerful to type, brings some welcome improvements to an already beloved platform. Utilizing a Carbon and Flax laminate, DPS shaved a significant amount of weight relative ..
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Pivoty, slashy, and slarvy. These are all apt descriptors of the Tigard 107 from Dynafit. Building perhaps their most progressive and modern ski to date, Dynafit wanted the Tigard 107 to excel in powder while providing a damp ride for less-than-ideal snow, all while remaining nimble to ski in tight places with confidence. The generous rocker in the tip and tail provides excellent f..
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With the Ridge 95, Dynafit set out to create a high-performance, easy-to-use ski for the discerning, speed-oriented backcountry skier. The goal was to make a ski that wasn't too light to ski aggressively on, but efficient enough for whatever long missions you might have in mind. Inspired by Dynafit's speed touring and racing heritage, it features the usual tip notch for quick trans..
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While the Backland 98 will forever live on in our collective memories as a wonderful and versatile ski, the time has come for an even more wonderful and versatile ski to take its place, the Backland FR 101. With a few more millimeters of girth and the beveled HRZN Tech 3D Tip, the Backland FR 101 handles powder even better than the original. In addition to increased flotation, the ..
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Taking the reigns from the ever-popular Backland 100, the Backland FR 102 from Atomic ushers in a new era for Atomic's flagship do-it-all ski. With a revamped construction, the Backland FR 102 features more wood with less fiberglass, metal, and resin, reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining a damp feel. Increasing the amount of rocker to 35% compared to 30% in years past, m..
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As the replacement to the ever-popular Backland 107 W, the Backland FR 108 W from Atomic keeps the same hard skiing performance people have come to enjoy but with a more playful twist. Featuring deeper rocker lines than its forbear, the Backland FR 108 easily slashes through powder and allows you to shut things down on a moment's notice, which is sure to come in handy during "brush..
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HEAD has historically been an alpine ski company, so it's no surprise that their touring ski lineup has strong downhill chops. What is a surprise is that they've managed to achieve this at weights that make us here at Skimo Co go, "Oh, tell me more!" The HEAD Crux 93 Pro is a versatile ski, made for everything from firm steeps up high, charging through the wide-open apron, to enjoy..
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Their name: Atomic. Their quest: to make an even better, high-performance, ultralight ski. Their favorite color: Skimo blue. The Atomic Backland 80 UL Ski is the successor to the Backland UL 78 and has been re-engineered to be the King Arthur of mountaineering skis. The base DNA of the Backland UL skis remains as the Ultra Light Woodcore, carbon fiberglass layers, and Carbon Backbo..
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With its versatile waist width, construction specifically tuned for lighter skiers, and svelte weight, the women's Alp Tracks 95 is the perfect choice for various conditions. Measuring 95mm underfoot with a rockered tip and flat tail, the Alp Tracks 95 is equally at home farming mid-winter powder as it is on steep objectives in the spring. Leaving no stone unturned in the design of..
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Does your ideal ski need to handle epic corn cycles, powder, and steep hardpack? If so, the Alp Tracks 90 Women's ski is for you. Specially tuned for lighter skiers, Movement used more flexible materials and a progressive mount point relative to the unisex version, ensuring the ski feel is similar between the two models. For increased efficiency on the skin track, a Paulownia core ..
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Rather than simply "shrinking and pinking" the unisex version, Movement fine-tuned the women's Alp Tracks 85 for smaller yet equally skilled skiers. They achieved this by using more flexible fibers and a more progressive mounting point, giving lighter skiers the same ski feel as their heavier brethren on the stiffer unisex version. Like all skis with the Alp Tracks lineage, the Pau..
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Do you like going fast? Do you like the number "77"? If you answered "yes" to either question, then Movement purpose-built the Fast 77 just for you. Like its predecessor the Race Pro 77, the Fast 77 utilizes a multi-axial carbon construction and a paulownia core selected for its svelte weight to keep you fast on the skin track. For the descent, the multi-axial carbon works with new..
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Proudly labeling themselves as "The Freeski Company," Movement aims to promote "a free approach" to skiing, which is quite evident in the Alp Tracks 98. Compared to its venerable predecessor the Alp Tracks 100, the 98 features a longer tip and tail rocker, allowing it to maneuver easily through tighter terrain while promoting flotation in deeper snow. Unchanged is the ultralight (a..
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Hiring a babysitter can get really expensive, especially when you want to have a nice day of touring, so why not teach your tyke how to ski and take them with you? The K2 Wayback Jr is a tool and a jewel for anyone trying to get their young athletes out and about to enjoy touring. With similar core construction as the rest of the K2 Wayback line, the Jr is made with a Paulownia Tou..
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If you are looking to escape the mundanity of everyday life, the Escaper 105 is ready and willing to help. By utilizing a Light Poplar Core combined with a thin layer of Basalt, the Escaper 105 maintains a svelte weight, allowing you to move quickly and efficiently on your way to your secret powder stash. Once on top of your objective, the V-SKIN ANCHOR provides intuitive and effic..
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Efficient on the up and stable on the down, the Atomic Backland 89 SL is a true backcountry ski with reliability at the forefront. Using Poplar and Karuba wood in the core, along with a Carbon Backbone, Atomic found a compelling blend of durability, weight, and ski performance, eschewing the extremes. The all-terrain profile remains predictable in variable snow, while the Dura Cap ..
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We’re lucky to live in an era of gear that defies categorization, and the Radical 97 from Dynafit is the latest textbook case study. The Radical 97 is light enough that you won’t hesitate to grab them as you head out the door and comes in a width that’ll handle almost anywhere you’re going. While the rocker profile lends itself towards maneuverability and flotation, there’s still p..
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Featuring steep and committing lines, completing the Chuting Gallery is an accomplishment that only a few ski mountaineers can claim to have done. Hidden in the depths of this book, however, is Kings Peak, which features a 12-16 mile flat approach that typically requires skins to be used both ways. It was for this type of adventure the SR BC series of skis was made. Utilizing the s..
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The Movement Fast 85 is the heir to the throne abdicated by the Race Pro 85, the crown of speed touring skis with the divine bloodline of race-inspired construction. Made with an Ultra Light Paulownia Selection core cozily wrapped with Movement's own super secret Ultralight Carbon layup, the Fast 85 inherits the prestige of being among the lightest skis in its class. With more side..
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When most people think of Switzerland, they think about the Alps, chocolate, and cheese. But here at Skimo, we think about Movement, and all the pleasant memories we’ve made thanks to the incredibly light and high-performing skis they’ve produced, such as the Fast 71. Keeping the familiar sidecut of the Race Pro 71, the Fast 71 has an updated construction that features CORK-TIP tec..
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Do you remember your first skis, the ones that unlocked a lifelong passion for being outside, helped you find a sense of community, and built confidence? Elan did, which is why they took great care in designing the Ripstick Tour 80T. With its easy-to-handle nature, the Ripstick Tour 80T is built to provide a positive backcountry experience, helping its user navigate through various..
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Delivering a damp, powerful, and stable ride, the old Backland 95 was a fan favorite for many years. Wanting to build upon this proven platform, Atomic went to work and changed the rocker profile and raw material sourcing for this latest iteration. Keeping the same turn radius but increasing the rocker to 30% (compared to 15% in years past), the Backland 95 has gained flotation in ..
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While fads come and go, skis with a familiar shape and solid construction don’t. Consequently, the Radical 88 has both. With its stout construction, the Radical 88 differentiates itself from the ever-popular, weight-conscious Blacklight series. While certainly not a heavyweight, the Radical 88 is built for those wanting a descent-oriented platform in a sub-90mm ski. Powered by a po..
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The Free 107 is Dynafit's freeriding powder surfer. With a nicely rockered spoon tail and upturned and tapered tail, the Free slashes and dashes through the soft stuff. But don't worry if you're traveling through off aspects as the full sidewall and carvy turn radius lets you keep slashing turns in non-powder. While not as focused on weight as the Blacklight series, the Frees are m..
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Like the name suggests, the Elan Ripstick Tour 94 is a ripper. With alpine-like performance at a touring weight, the Ripsticks have a lot of energy, edge hold, and personality. Shorter lengths are available for a tight couloir ski and longer lengths for daily driver touring, making the Ripstick Tour 94s incredibly versatile. This “women's” edition skis with the same pop as the unis..
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When it comes to technical sports like skiing, the earlier the kiddos learn their Pizzas and French Fries, the better. Atomic's Backland Junior extends the reliability and versatility of their ubiquitous adult touring line to future uphill champions aged approximately 9-11. The Backland Junior is a true all-mountain ski, combining a directional turn shape with so-called "piste rock..
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Born high in the Tatra mountains of Poland, Majesty knows a thing or two about skiing. So, when Majesty made the Superpatrol Carbon Ski that touts a “Cut-off Tail,” we were naturally intrigued. Inspired by surfboards, this so-called “Cut-off Tail” shortens the length of the tail, shifting the skier's stance further back from the center. Combined with the adapted sidecut, the result..
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It’s time. You’ve just finalized the route for an epic traverse that’s been on the wish list for quite some time and normally you'd start to painstakingly agonize over which skis to bring for the adventure, but with the Salomon MTN 86 W Pro, you can save yourself the hassle. This ski is lightweight and fully capable, therefore it'll help to ease the pain of the many, many miles. Be..
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