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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 80–90 mm, Unisex, 5 out of 5 stars
SALOMON MTN 86 Carbon – Tested model
Tested model
SALOMON MTN 86 Carbon – Verified manufacturer view
Verified manufacturer view

80–90 mm · 2026/27

SALOMON MTN 86 Carbon

76.39 of 100 points
RRP
650.00 €
Weight
1255 g
Weight per area
0.72 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

An all-round successful ski that is easy to ride and is also convincing at higher speeds and longer turns. Great price and performance ratio.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 12.9/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 11.8/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.53/5 points
  • Powder: 11.07/15 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
76.39 / 100
Total riding performance
46.87 / 60
Weight
1,255 g
Weight per area
0.72 g/cm²
RRP
650 €
BACKLINE stars

Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

An all-round successful ski that is easy to ride and is also convincing at higher speeds and longer turns. Great price and performance ratio.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
148, 156, 164, 172, 180 cm
Sidecut
12,20–8,50–10,70 cm
Tip
122.0 mm
Waist
85.0 mm
Tail
107.0 mm
Surface per ski
1752.80 cm²
Weight (measured)
1255 g
Weight per area
0.72 g/cm²
RRP
650.00 €
Euro per point
8.51 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight25.99 / 35
Anti-icing3.53 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total29.52 / 40
Performance on hard snow11.80 / 15
Performance in powder11.07 / 15
Performance in corn snow12.90 / 15
Performance in tracked snow11.10 / 15
Riding performance total46.87 / 60
Total points76.39 / 100
RRP / point8.51 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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