MTN 96 Carbon Ski - 2026

Name: MTN 96 Carbon Ski - 2026
Brand: Salomon
Price: 310.50 CAD
Availability: InStock

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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. Available in three lengths (166, 174, and 182 cm), the ski uses a lightweight karuba wood core paired with fiberglass laminate for torsional control, keeping the packed weight down to around 907 g per ski for the 166 cm size. A rocker/camber/rocker profile promotes float on the ascent and reliable edge hold on the descent, while the flat tail aids stability on steep pitches and kick turns. Dimensions run 128 to 130 mm at the tip, 96 mm underfoot, and 114 to 116 mm at the tail depending on length, with turn radii ranging from 16 m (166 cm) to 19 m (182 cm). The sintered base handles variable snow conditions efficiently, and the integrated carbon skin tail clip speeds up skin transitions. Construction follows a sandwich layup, and the ski carries a two-year manufacturer warranty.

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 Salomon MTN 96 Carbon as an exceptional quiver-of-one touring ski, lauding its rare balance of uphill efficiency and confident downhill performance. The 96mm waist earns repeated credit for being quick edge-to-edge on firm snow while still offering float in soft conditions. The Cork Damplifier tip is widely noted for reducing chatter and vibration, making the ski noticeably smoother than most carbon-forward touring options. Expert testers gave it high marks across playfulness, dampness, and condition variability. The most common criticism is that skiers who frequently charge heavy resort crud or ski at very high speeds will find a heavier, burlier all-mountain ski more composed. The 2026 update also draws attention for meaningful sustainability improvements, including a recycled base and bio-sourced cork topsheet, though the core ski character is largely unchanged from prior versions.

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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