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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 80–90 mm, Unisex, 5 out of 5 stars
ZAG SKIS UBAC 89 – Tested model
Tested model

80–90 mm · 2026/27

ZAG SKIS UBAC 89

76.94 of 100 points
RRP
699.00 €
Weight
1271 g
Weight per area
0.71 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The UBAC is fast, stable and easy to drive. Top choice for all and especially beginners around 75 kg weight at a good price.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 13/15 points
  • Powder: 12.13/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.5/5 points
  • Tracked snow: 10.63/15 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
76.94 / 100
Total riding performance
47.38 / 60
Weight
1,271 g
Weight per area
0.71 g/cm²
RRP
699 €
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Verdict

The UBAC is fast, stable and easy to drive. Top choice for all and especially beginners around 75 kg weight at a good price.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
155, 162, 169, 176, 183 cm
Sidecut
12,35–8,82–10,85 cm
Tip
123.5 mm
Waist
88.2 mm
Tail
108.5 mm
Surface per ski
1779.53 cm²
Weight (measured)
1271 g
Weight per area
0.71 g/cm²
RRP
699.00 €
Euro per point
9.08 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight26.07 / 35
Anti-icing3.50 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total29.57 / 40
Performance on hard snow11.63 / 15
Performance in powder12.13 / 15
Performance in corn snow13.00 / 15
Performance in tracked snow10.63 / 15
Riding performance total47.38 / 60
Total points76.94 / 100
RRP / point9.08 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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How we test

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