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MTN 96 Carbon Ski - 2026

Name: MTN 96 Carbon Ski - 2026
Brand: Salomon
Price: 755.95 CAD
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About this product

The Salomon MTN 96 Carbon is a backcountry ski built around a 96mm waist that strikes a practical balance between flotation in soft snow and the agility needed in tighter terrain. A karuba wood core keeps the 166cm version down to just 907 grams per ski, making long-distance tours more manageable without sacrificing structural integrity. Sandwich construction pairs fiberglass laminate for torsional control with a sintered base that maintains glide across variable snow conditions. The rocker/camber/rocker profile promotes float on the approach and reliable edge hold when the pitch steepens. Dimensions run 128/96/114mm at 166cm, 129/96/115mm at 174cm, and 130/96/116mm at 182cm, with turn radii of 16m, 18m, and 19m respectively across those three lengths. A flat tail aids stability on steep descents and kick turns, while the carbon skin tail clip speeds up skinning transitions. Steel edges and a 2-year manufacturer warranty round out a ski oriented toward efficient, capable backcountry travel.

Category: Ski & Snowboard
Brand: Salomon
Color: Rainy Day/Process Blue/Black
Size: 166cm, 174cm, 182cm
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 2026 Salomon MTN 96 Carbon as an exceptionally versatile "quiver of one" AT ski, earning high marks for its balance of uphill efficiency and genuine downhill performance. The karuba core combined with carbon construction and cork damplifier tip is widely credited for delivering surprising dampness and stability for its weight class, with strong edge hold on firm snow. Expert testers highlight its all-terrain rocker profile and low swing weight as assets in trees and variable conditions. The most common criticism is that in heavy resort chop or at high speeds, a heavier 50/50 ski is noticeably calmer. Pure weight-focused tourers may also find it slightly too heavy compared to ultralight alternatives in the 95mm class.

Specifications

Durability: 4/5
Packed weight: 907 g
Ski waist width: 96 mm
Ski turn radius: 16 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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