MTN 96 Carbon Ski - 2026

Name: MTN 96 Carbon Ski - 2026
Brand: Salomon
Price: 755.95 CAD
Availability: InStock

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About this product

The Salomon MTN 96 Carbon is a backcountry ski built for touring efficiency without sacrificing on-snow performance. Its 96mm waist threads the needle between flotation in soft snow and the agility needed in tighter terrain, with sidecut dimensions spanning 128 to 130mm at the tip and 114 to 116mm at the tail depending on length. The karuba wood core keeps the paired weight down to as little as 907g per ski, making long days in the mountains more manageable. A rocker/camber/rocker profile delivers float in variable conditions while the cambered midsection maintains edge hold on firmer snow. Fiberglass laminate contributes torsional stiffness and durability, and the sintered base handles everything from groomed skin tracks to variable backcountry snow. The flat tail aids stability on steep pitches and kick turns, while the integrated carbon skin tail clip speeds up transitions. Available in 166, 174, and 182cm lengths, with turn radii ranging from 16 to 19 meters. Backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

Category: Ski & Snowboard
Brand: Salomon
Color: Rainy Day/Process Blue/Black
Size: 188cm 188cm
Base: sintered
Core: karuba
Edge: steel
Tail: flat, carbon skin tail clip
Length: 166cm, 174cm, 182cm
Profile: rocker / camber / rocker

What people are saying

Reviewers consistently praise the Salomon MTN 96 Carbon as one of the best do-it-all backcountry skis in its class, earning high marks from expert testers for playfulness, dampness, turn performance, and condition variability. Its lightweight carbon and Karuba wood core construction is widely credited for making long skin-track days efficient without sacrificing downhill confidence. The Cork Damplifier tip is frequently highlighted for reducing chop and vibration, a notable achievement for a ski this light. The 96mm waist earns praise for floating in soft snow while staying nimble on firm terrain. The most common criticism is that the ski can become overly energetic and demanding at high speeds in variable or aggressive conditions, making it better suited to intermediate-to-advanced tourers than hard-charging experts. The limited size run is also occasionally noted as a drawback. The 2026 iteration adds meaningful sustainability improvements, including bio-sourced and recycled materials, which reviewers view positively.

Specifications

Durability: 4/5
Packed weight: 907 g
Ski waist width: 96 mm
Ski turn radius: 18 m
Ski length: 166,174,182,188 cm

Length options

Length	Ski turn radius	Packed weight
166	16 m	1.26 kg
174	18 m	1.39 kg
182	19 m	1.54 kg
188	20 m	1.58 kg

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