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Salomon MTN 86 W Carbon (Backcountry Touring Ski 2022/2023)

Product Summary

Due to its lighweight construction the Salomon MTN 86 W Carbon is easy to handle not only downhill but also during longer ascents. The Salomon MTN 86 W Carbon's full retail price is €600. The Ski is roughly €10 cheaper than the average price of all Backcountry Touring Skis, making it a mid-range model. This ski is just right for good skiers. Stable but not overpowering. The MTN 86 W Carbon is a more off-piste oriented ski which rides great in deep powder. Thanks to its versatility however, it is also fun on groomers from time to time. The ski is available from 156 to 172cm.

The ski in details

With an 86 mm underfoot, Salomon's MTN 86 W CARBON is engineered to balance the extreme lightness you need to easily skin up, with the unfailing stability and grip you expect when crushing it down the steepest, most hard-packed couloirs. It aims to minimize its environmental impact, so you can embrace your passion while being mindful of nature.

Touring efficiency
Weighing only 1.1 kg, this ski’s Full Woodcore, carbon-reinforced construction keeps the weight down, while ensuring stability and maneuverability are kept way up.

Uncompromised descent
This ski’s Alpine shape, high camber profile and carbon-infused construction will give you all the confidence you need to go as hard and steep as you want to go.

More sustainable
Made to last with up to 40% sustainable materials, this ski is part of Salomon’s untiring sustainability efforts aimed at minimizing our product’s impact on the environment.

Technologies

Cork Damplifier
Cork is three times more absorbing than Koroyd. Using it in the tip of the ski enables a high level of vibration absorption and dampening with even less weight.

Full Sandwich Sidewalls
Full Sandwich Sidewalls guarantees stability and precision, it enhances performance by providing good edge grip and smooth ski-to-snow contact.

Ti Binding Reinforcement
A titanal insert edge-to-edge underfoot, running throughout the ski, for maximal power and increased hard snow edging.

Skin Tail Clip
Precut notch in the tail of the ski allows quick, easy and secure attachment of climbing skins.

Ski review Salomon MTN 86 W Carbon

At the 2022/2023 WorldSkitest the skis in the category „Touring Skis Ladies“ were closely evaluated. Tester’s opinion: "The "MTN 86 W" impresses with very good skiing characteristics and has its greatest advantages in the short, fast turns paired with a low general effort. The "Salomon" proves to be a casual touring ski that impressed our testers perfectly overall and provided a lot of variety on the mountain."

Handling, skins7,4 / 10
Long turns7,7 / 10
Short turns8,3 / 10
Stability at speed7,7 / 10
Physical effort8,1 / 10
Overall impression8,1 / 10
Total47,3 / 60
very good


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Facts

Season 2022/2023
Season start: 2022
Season end: 2023
Category Backcountry Touring Ski
Suggested Retail Price 600 €
Lady Ski
Rocker Ski

Best for ...

Terrain

Slope
40%
Powder
60%

Skill Level

1 = Newbie, 10 = Pro
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Available lengths

Length (cm)Radius (m)Sidecut (mm)
156
17 m
116
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86
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102
164
18 m
118
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86
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104
172
18 m
120
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86
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106