Why the greatest skimo race is Pierra Menta Portfolio
The 36th edition of the Pierra Menta came to an end on Saturday. The crowd went up to the Col de la Forclaz and to the Antécime du Grand Mont in Beaufortain at... Read More...
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ski touring
Will ski touring soon be charged in France?
The advent of marked and secure ski touring routes, set up by the ski resorts, opens up the possibility of paying acces to the activity. But the conditions rem... Read More...
Ski test : Salomon MTN 95
Getting started
One more time! Salomon has renewed its MTN Explore 95: the 2022 ski is the same as the 2021, which apart from the topsheet was the same as in 20... Read More...
Ski test : Faction Agent 2.0
Our test
Size tested : 179 cm
An all-gray ski, that we can’t decide if it is ultra-classic or very refined. The perceived quality is ok, it’s not superbly made,... Read More...
Ski test : G3 FINDr 94
Our test
Size tested : 177 cm
We tested G3 skis a long time ago, at a time when the brand had not yet fully mastered the integration of carbon in its structures... Read More...
Ski test : Kästle TX 103
Our test
Size tested : 181 cm
A superb ski that made the team of testers smile from ear to ear because its skiability is clearly in a class of its own in the fr... Read More...
Ski test : Blizzard Zero G 105
Our test
Size tested : 180 cm
The Blizzard Zero G 105 is a ski with an imposing size: 105 mm. Its area of expertise is not in your classic ski touring. It’s mor... Read More...
Ski test : Blizzard Zero G 95
Our test
Size tested : 178 cm
This Blizzard Zero G 95 feels very lightweight underfoot (1260 g for 178 cm). It is very pleasant in the uphill, you can’t feel it... Read More...
Ski test : Völkl Rise Beyond 96
Our test
Size tested : 177 cm
The Völkl Rise Beyond 96 in a few words? A very easy ski, quite light, not very mechanized, in other words, a heavy-built skier wi... Read More...
TOURING SKIS TEST – WIDE SKIS 2022
Here is our test of touring skis over 90mm waist width, winter 2022. This range of skis allows you to have fun on the descent, and not only in the powder: aroun... Read More...
Ski test : Dynafit Mezzalama
Our test
Size tested : 162 cm
The Dynafit Mezzalama fits perfectly to its listed program: pure and hard racing! It has almost zero skiability but it offers incr... Read More...
Ski test : K2 Wayback 80
Our test
Size tested : 170 cm
The k2 Wayback 80 is an excellent ski, both lightweight and great skiability. It is well-balanced between the two. You can’t feel ... Read More...
TOURING SKIS TEST – UP TO 90MM 2022
Here is our test of touring skis up to 90mm waist, winter 2022. Versatile by definition, designed for all-round skiers, this range of skis allows you to gain he... Read More...
Ski test – Wedze MT85
Our test
Size tested : 176 cm
Wedze (Decathlon) offers this ski alone or in a pack with bindings (Dynafit Tour Light) and skins, for a very competitive price... Read More...
Ski Test – Dynastar M Vertical Pro
Our test
Size tested : 178 cm
The Dynastar M-Vertical Pro is the typical backcountry product, not especially heavy or light, a ski you can do everything and go... Read More...
Ski test – Hagan Core 89
Our test
Size tested : 170 cm
The Hagan Core 89 rides on deep, hard, and groomed snow. It’s an excellent compromise between accessibility/skiability. It’s easy... Read More...
Ski test – Salomon MTN Summit 79
Our test
Size tested : 164 cm
We really liked this Salomon ski; it is simple and straightforward. It is relatively fluid despite its (very) light weight and pe... Read More...
Ski test – Scott Superguide 88
Our test
Size tested : 170 cm
A mixed review for this Scott Superguide 88 which needs a detailed analysis. You don’t feel immediately at ease on this ski. It’s... Read More...
Ski test – Völkl Rise Above 88 W
Our test
Size tested : 170 cm
The Völkl Rise Above 88 W is a women’s ski. It’s lightweight underfoot and oversteers a lot. You get the impression on the first ... Read More...
Ski test – Movement Axess 86
Our test
Size tested : 169 cm
The Movement Axess 86 is a very light ski with carbon weaving showing through fore and aft. This Movement Axess 86 showcase this ... Read More...
Ski test – Kästle TX 65 World Cup
Our test
Size tested : 160 cm (one size)
A genuine ski-mountaineering racing ski by Kästle. There’s no doubt, this Kästle TX65 World Cup is a step above the D... Read More...
Ski test – Hagan Core 84
Our test
Size tested : 162 cm
We were able to test the Hagan Core 84 in size 162 cm, a women’s length… Therefore, when you weigh 70kg you find yourself on a v... Read More...
Ski test – SkiTrab Magico 2
Our test
Size tested : 171 cm
The Trab Magico 2 is a light ski, just over one kilo. On the snow, it is flighty, you must force down at the front to not be take... Read More...
Ski test – Blizzard Zero G 85
Our test
Size tested : 178 cm
With the Blizzard Zero G 85, you are closer to a traditional ski touring ski that is efficient in the climb, stable on the edge a... Read More...
Ski test – SkiTrab Maestro.2
Our test
Size tested : 171 cm
The Trab Maestro.2 is a 100% touring ski that feels like it’s impressively light. It does : 953 g for 171 cm. At any rate, it is ... Read More...
Ski test – Atomic Backland 80 SL
Our test
Size tested : 170 cm
The Atomic Backland 80 SL, strangely this is a ski that isn’t 80 mm at the waist but 79 mm. this fact doesn’t change a dime of ho... Read More...
Ski test – Black Crows Orb Freebird
Our test
Size tested : 173 cm
The Black Crows Orb Freebird is an old friend, an award-winning freeride ski several times. The brand lists a slight gain in weig... Read More...
Ski test – Atomic Backland 65 UL
Our test
Size tested : 161 cm (one size)
Of the three pairs of skis tested in ski mountaineering racing, Dynafit Mezzalama, Kästle TX65 World Cup, the Atomic B... Read More...
Ski test : Dynafit Beast 98
Our test
Size tested : 184 cm
The Dynafit Beast 98 doesn’t have a very lifted tip, when you find yourself in deep or crusted snow you are quickly taken by surpr... Read More...