Adventurous Touring and Rando Skimo Racing
COMPARING LIGHTEST: Skis | Boots | Bindings
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Lightest SKIS for ski mountaineering and rando racing – comparison
This resource page compares 17 lightest ski mountaineering and rando racing skis currently on the market, mostly under 800g.
It will be updated as new models are released or whenever you suggest a ski in comments below or via email (please include a link). Also, should you find any mistakes please report them - comments below or via email (include your source’s link).
» This page was last updated on December 17, 2012. (Updated with new info from Hagan.)
Where does the data and prices come from:
- Technical specifications (weight, side-cut…) are from manufacturers’ websites
- Price ranges were created by sourcing prices from multiple stores world wide, and should accommodate both US and Canadian dollars (as the exchange rate is close to 1:1 past few years)
Ski weights – aren’t they lighter?
The weight for each ski (not a pair) is based on the shortest available length in that model that complies with the shortest length allowed for men under the international ski mountaineering competition regulations (ISMF), which is currently at 160cm and 750g per foot (ski+binding).
For few models the exact length was not provided for the specified weight and is indicated as “unknown” in the comparison data tables.
Ski moutaineering skis weights comparison chart:
In alphabetical order by brand.
Ski mountaineering and rando skimo racing skis specs:
In alphabetical order by brand.
The weight (Rank) number provides a quick reference where the skis stand within this table – some share the same number as they weigh the same.
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| Brand | Atomic | Dynafit | Dynafit | Dynafit | Dynafit | Dynastar |
| Model | Ultimate | DY.N.A. 12/13 | PDG 12/13 | World Cup Race | Race Performance | Pierra Menta Rocker Carbon |
| Weight / Length (Rank) | 720g / 163cm (9) | 720g / 161cm (10) | 800g / 161cm (10) | 710g / 160cm (8) | 790g / 161cm (10) | 690g / Uknown (5) |
| Side-cut (mm) | 97-65-80 | 99-65-80 | 99-65-80 | 96-65-78 | 96-65-78 | 96-65-79 |
| Radius (m) | 23 | 25.5 / 20 | 25.5 / 20 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 22 |
| Lenghts (cm) | 163 | 161 | 161 | 160 | 161 | 150, 160 |
| Price | $550-650 | $1000-1400 | $600-750 | [$1000-1200] | [$450-550] | $750-$900 |
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| Buy at | Backcountry.com |
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| Brand | Dynastar | Elan | Fischer | Hagan | La Sportiva | Merelli |
| Model | Alti Patrouille des Glaciers |
Triglav | RCX | X-Race | RSR |
Passione 160 |
| Weight / Length (Rank) | 900g / 164cm (12) | 700g / 161cm (7) | 680g / 160cm (4) | 700g / 160cm (7) | 680g / 160cm (4) | 650g / 160cm (3) |
| Side-cut (mm) | 92-65-82 | 89-66-80 | 97-65-78 | 97-64-78 | 97-65-77 | 99-65-79 |
| Radius (m) | 24 | 27.6 | 22 | 22.6 | 24 | |
| Lenghts (cm) | 157, 164, 169 | 161 | 150, 160 | 150, 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Price | $450-600 | $700-800 | $500-650 | $799 | $1000-1200 | |
| Buy at | HaganSkiUSA.com | Backcountry.com |
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| Brand | Merelli | Merelli | Movement | Movement | SkiTrab | SkiTrab | |
| Model | Esperienza 166 | Tecnologia VRT | Fish-X Pro | Fish - X | Duo Race Aero World Cup |
Duo Race Aero | |
| Weight / Length (Rank) | 680g / 166cm (4) | 590g / 160cm (1) | 630g / 160cm (2) | 720g / 162cm (9) | 720g / 164cm (9) | 820g / 164cm (11) | |
| Side-cut (mm) | 99-65-79 | 83-63-73 | 98-65-79 | 98-65-79 | 96-64-78 | 96-64-78 | |
| Radius (m) | 24 | 24 | 23.5 | 23.5 | |||
| Lenghts (cm) | 166 | 160 | 160 | 156, 162 | 157, 164, 171 | 157, 164, 171 | |
| Price | $850-1100 | $750-950 | $850-1000 | $750-850 | |||
| Buy at | Backcountry.com |
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