The Great Ski Test 2023

The big ski test of the year is here! We have tested fell skis from various well-known ski suppliers to give you a guide to the best choice for you. The equipment is tested at a temperature of zero degrees. Below you will find our assessments:

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ATOMIC – REDSTER C2

• Price: approx. NOK 4100 - including binding

• Material: Densolite core with fiberglass laminates

• Trap: 100% mohair

• Character: 3 (Hold: 6, Glide: 1, Maneuver: 2)

SALOMON – S/MAX eSKIN

• Price: 6,600, - including binding

• Material: S-CORE 45

• Trap: 100% mohair

• Character: 4 (Hold: 6, Glide: 3, Maneuver: 3)

ROSSIGNOL – DELTA SPORT R-SKIN

• Price: approx. NOK 4,000 - including binding

• Material: wood core with air channels

• Trap: Mohair

• Character: 4 (Hold: 5, Glide: 3, Maneuver: 3)

FISCHER – TWINSKI PRO

• Price: approx. 3800, -

• Material: wooden core with air channels

• Trap: 70% mohair and 30% nylon

• Character: 5 (Attach: 5, Glide: 5, Maneuver: 6)

MADSHUS – ENDURANCE SKIN

• Price: 4500, -

• Material: Astaralite

• Trap: 70% mohair and 30% nylon

• Character: 6 (Attach: 6, Glide: 5, Maneuver: 6)

KÄSTLE – XP20

• Price: NOK 5,700 - without strings attached

• Material: honeycomb core

• Trap: 100% mohair

• Character: 2 (Hold: 5, Glide: 1, Maneuver: 2)

PELTONEN - SKINPRO

• Price: 4000, -

• Material: honeycomb core

• Trap: 100% mohair

• Character: 4 (Attach: 5, Glide: 4, Maneuver: 4)

We have assessed the skis based on three different criteria; attachment, glide and maneuver, and given an overall grade from 1 to 6. The fell skis were tested for about ten minutes each, and the ratings are based on first impressions. Read more about how to find the perfect skis for you.

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