If you want to explore the open terrain away from the groomed slopes, you need the important avalanche equipment as well as the right material under your feet. This is where the skis in the category "Touring Men 2" come into play. With medium widths of 90 to 97 millimetres, they offer the ideal balance between buoyancy in powder snow and lightness for the ascent. Here are the test results from the WorldSkitest 2023/2024.
For adventures in alpine terrain
The touring models in this category provide the necessary buoyancy in deep snow and ensure optimum power transmission. Despite their width, they are characterized by a relatively low weight, which saves energy reserves on the ascent. This makes them an ideal partner for demanding ski tours in alpine terrain.
>> Click here for the narrower touring models from 85 to 89 mm
The WorldSkitest for touring skis took place at the end of March 2023 at the Falkert in Carinthia. Both the skiing characteristics and the handling of the climbing skins were evaluated. This year's test results prove how high the quality of all models is. There were two winners and some of the skis in the rest of the field also shared their place with competitors with equal points.
Target group: deep snow fanatics and freeriders among ski tourers
Test winner: Elan Ripstick Tour 94
The (shared) victory in this category goes to the Elan Ripstick Tour 94. Like the Fischer model, it achieved the top score of 46.5 points in total and a test rating of "very good". With its excellent rating for long turns in powder, it makes freeriders' hearts beat faster.
Weight: 1,490g/ski (@178cm)
| Handling Skins | 7,2 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Long turns | 8,4 / 10 |
| Short turns | 7,7 / 10 |
| Smoothness | 7,7 / 10 |
| Edge grip | 7,6 / 10 |
| Overall impression | 7,9 / 10 |
| Final score | 46,5 / 60 very good |
Test winner: Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Pro
Equal on points with Elan, the Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Pro is also the winner in the Touring Men 2 category. At just 1,205 grams per ski, it is the lightest model in this test series, which is particularly noticeable on the ascent. It also impressed the testers on the descent. It is even fun on short turns. The handling of the skins was also considered easy and uncomplicated.
Weight: 1,205g/ski (@176cm)
| Handling Skins | 7,5 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Long turns | 7,7 / 10 |
| Short turns | 8,0 / 10 |
| Smoothness | 7,6 / 10 |
| Edge grip | 7,7 / 10 |
| Overall impression | 8,0 / 10 |
| Final score | 46,5 / 60 very good |
Third Place: Salomon MTN 96
Last year's winner makes it onto the podium again. A total of 46.0 points earned the Salomon MTN 96 Carbon an excellent third place and a test score of "very good". The versatile touring ski runs smoothly and is suitable for both short and long turns. The testers gave it a consistently positive overall impression.
Weight: 1,390g/ski (@174cm)
| Handling Skins | 7,3 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Long turns | 8,0 / 10 |
| Short turns | 7,7 / 10 |
| Smoothness | 7,8 / 10 |
| Edge grip | 7,4 / 10 |
| Overall impression | 7,8 / 10 |
| Final score | 46,0 / 60 very good |
All test results for Touring Skis - Men 1
| Rank | Ski | Points | Rating | Price (RRP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elan Ripstick Tour 94 | 46,5 / 60 | very good | 749,95 € |
| 1 | Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Pro | 46,5 / 60 | very good | 850,00 € |
| 3 | Salomon MTN 96 Carbon | 46,0 / 60 | very good | 730,00 € |
| 4 | Atomic Backland 95 | 45,4 / 60 | very good SnowStyle Silver | 699,99 € |
| 5 | Blizzard Zero G 95 | 44,1 / 60 | very good | 800,00 € |
| 6 | Dynastar M-Tour 90 | 43,9 / 60 | very good SnowStyle Bronze | 650,00 € |
| 6 | Stöckli Edge FT | 43,9 / 60 | very good | 1.099,00 € |
| 8 | Hagan Core 92 Carbon | 43,6 / 60 | very good | 759,00 € |
| 8 | Nordica Enforcer 94 Unlimited | 43,6 / 60 | very good SnowStyle Gold | 699,95 € |
| 10 | Völkl Rise Beyond 96 | 42,5 / 60 | very good | 750,00 € |
| 11 | Kästle TX93 | 41,7 / 60 | good | 899,00 € |
>> Detailed Skitest results can be found at the linked ski model
