Narrow, steep gullies, tree runs and untracked slopes with deep powder make your heart beat faster? Then the category "Freeride over 100mm" is the right place for you. Here you'll find the right ski models for your next off-piste adventure. We tell you which models performed particularly well in this year's WorldSkitest.
>> See the "Freeride II" Ski Review for the 2023/2024 season
The specialists for the terrain
Welcome to the Big Mountain range! The skis in the "Freeride over 100 millimeters" category are ideal for pros in search of an adrenaline rush in the backcountry, but also for relaxed mountain enthusiasts who want to enjoy the untouched slopes away from the ski resorts and are looking for a ski that makes it easier to get downhill. The center widths of the tested models range from 106 to 115 millimeters. This means they offer enough buoyancy to draw the perfect line in deep powder snow.
The freeride skis were tested at the 2022/2023 WorldSkitest in a specified terrain at the Großglockner Resort Kals. The tight results, all of which turned out "excellent" or "very good," show just how high the quality of the skis is. >> This is how the WorldSkitest works
Target group: 100% off-piste skiers
Are you looking for freeride models that can also be used on-piste? Then check out the skis in the category "Freeride up to 100mm"!
Test winner: Völkl Blaze 106
The Völkl Blaze 106 climbs up one place compared to last year and thus secures the victory in the category "Freeride over 100mm". The lightweight (1,593 g at 165cm) is also ideally suited for touring with the right binding. However, the low weight obviously does not detract from the performance. In any case, the Blaze 106 convinced the testers all along the line.
| Long turns | 8,5 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Short turns | 8,3 / 10 |
| Maneuverability | 8,3 / 10 |
| Stability at speed | 7.7 / 10 |
| Physical effort | 8,0 / 10 |
| Final score | 40,8 / 50 excellent |
Second Place: Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus
Conceivably close behind in second place is the Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus. With consistently great ratings, it achieved a total of 40.7 points and thus the test grade "excellent". The testers were also impressed by its looks. The Sender 106 Ti Plus not only gets the SnowStyle gold medal of the Freeride over 100mm category, but even the SnowStyle of the Year 2022/23 - Freeride.
| Long turns | 8,2 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Short turns | 8,3 / 10 |
| Maneuverability | 8,1 / 10 |
| Stability at speed | 7.8 / 10 |
| Physical effort | 8,3 / 10 |
| Final score | 40,7 / 50 excellent |
Third Place: Dynastar M-Free 108
The Dynastar M-Free 108 completes the "excellent" winner's podium. The freerider impresses above all with its turning ability in the terrain while conserving the skier's power reserves. The cool design in marbled look was also well received by the testers, earning it silver in SnowStyle.
| Long turns | 7,9 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Short turns | 7,9 / 10 |
| Maneuverability | 8,3 / 10 |
| Stability at speed | 7.9 / 10 |
| Physical effort | 8,2 / 10 |
| Final score | 40,2 / 50 excellent |
Test results Freeride over 100mm at a glance
| Rank | Ski | Points | Rating | Price (RRP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Völkl Blaze 106 | 40,8 / 50 | excellent | 770,00 € |
| 2 | Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus | 40,7 / 50 | excellent SnowStyle Gold | 950,00 € |
| 3 | Dynastar M-Free 108 | 40,2 / 50 | excellent SnowStyle Silver | 850,00 € |
| 4 | Blizzard Hustle 11 | 39,9 / 50 | very good | 750,00 € |
| 5 | Atomic Backland 107 | 39,8 / 50 | very good SnowStyle Bronze | 979,99 € (incl. binding) |
| 6 | Elan Ripstick 106 | 39,6 / 50 | very good | 699,95 € |
| 7 | Nordica Unleashed 108 | 39,4 / 50 | very good | 599,95 € |
| 8 | Scott Pure Pow 115 Ti | 37,1 / 50 | very good | 649,95 € |
| 9 | Salomon QST 106 N | 37,0 / 50 | very good | 700,00 € |
| 10 | Fischer Ranger 108 | 36,8 / 50 | very good | 699,99 € |
| 10 | Kästle FX 106 Ti | 36,8 / 50 | very good | 1049,00 € |
>> Detailed skitest results can be found at the linked ski model
