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Best Backcountry Skis: At a Glance Best in Test: Armada Locator 112 ($900) Most Versatile: Salomon S/LAB QST Echo ($850) Most Forgiving: DPS Pagoda Tour CFL 100 ($1,700) Lightest Backcountry Ski: K2 Wayback 98 ($800) Best Womens Ski: Atomic Backland 108 W ($800) Best for Technical Terrain: Kstle TX107 ($949) More Touring Skis We Recommend Atomic Backland 109 ($800) Vlkl Rise V-Werks 99 ($1,500) Head Crux 93 Pro ($799) Faction Agent 1 ($789) Best in Test: Armada Locator 112 Dimensions: 136-112-128 Available lengths: 166, 173, 180, 187 cm Weight (per ski): 1,575 g Pros and Cons + Great in powder + Playful Less dependable in firm snow Not as maneuverable in tight terrain One touring ski to rule them all, the Armada Locator 112 was our testers favorite backcountry ski of 2026
and Nelson notes that a 4-, 6- or 8-carrier braid with 18 to 22 pics per inch (points at which the carriers intersect) is optimal on most standard braids built for conventional reels
The SRT lid offers all the tech and comfort you need in a modular helmet at a reasonable price point
Charging and storage is very straightforward
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