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Gear Review | Scott Speedguide 95

Lightweight all-round touring ski

by Alexander Braschel • 02/28/2019
Alex Braschel
Alex Braschel
The Scott Speedguide is available in 2 versions, one with 80mm and one with 95mm underfoot. The 95mm (actually 96mm) version was tested in 178cm. Normally, here a ski review would summarise the description on the manufacturer's homepage. For me, however, this usually reads like the address on the back of a bottle of red wine and I think most of you will be more interested in how the ski performed in practice.

First impression

At first glance, the ski looks and feels great. Neon orange and a smooth, sleek surface, not to mention the low weight. The workmanship makes a solid impression, but you wouldn't expect anything less from Scott.

The binding was a Dynafit ST Rotation, which, by the way, delivered an excellent performance.

The skin supplied was a pre-cut Colltex. This skin does not appear to have an end hook. Since I don't see the advantage of skins without end hooks, I quickly fitted some myself (approx. €10 in a specialist shop + 10 minutes work).

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Testers and test conditions

The ski was tested on around 20 days in Graubünden and Salzburg, partly in the ski resort with no or short ascents, but also with longer ascents over 1000 metres far away from any lift. The snow conditions covered everything except for slush and firn, whereby the ski also works well in warm conditions.

I personally weigh about 85kg and am 185cm tall. As I'm a full-time ski instructor in winter, I can ski reasonably well. I don't really have a favourite terrain, I like to be where the snow is best. The boot I use is a Tecnica Cochise Zero G-Guide Pro.

Test report

The ski performs quite well on the ascent. The low weight (1280g/ski, without bindings) is easy on the thighs for the descent and with a width of 96mm you still have good grip on rough backcountry runs. The skin glides and holds well, is robust and the glue also does what it should.

Due to the short length of the ski (178cm is the longest version on offer), I was a little sceptical at first. On the ascent, however, you are a little "freer" in the hairpin bends and on the descent it didn't bother me at all.

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Alex Braschel

In powder, the ski floats surprisingly well for its 96mm and you don't need that much speed to turn it cleanly. Short and medium-length radii can be skied in deep powder without any problems, but for long turns it doesn't offer a lot due to its dimensions.

You can also use it in tracked out terrain, the ski can take a lot. And you can even accelerate quite well on firm windswept snow. At a certain speed it starts to flutter a little, but for its length it offers a very satisfyingly smooth ride. You can even carve it on hard piste, even if that's not what it's designed for!

Conclusion

All in all, the ski is quite an all-rounder, regardless of whether you attach it to your backpack, climb up a ridge and then ski down a wind-swept steep gully, or whether you simply want to make a few leisurely turns in the ski resort - the ski will satisfy you. Both beginners and pros will have fun with the Scott Speedguide!

Advantages and disadvantages

+ Low weight

+ Forgiving

+ Versatile

- Longest version only 178cm

Details

RRP: 699.95

Lengths/waistedness/radius/weight (per ski):

167/126,94,116/19m/1160g

173/128,95,117/21m/1220g

178/128,96,117/23m/1280g

Here is the link to the Scott website with more information. Here you can buy the ski from our partner shop Bergzeit.de.

The ski was loaned to PowderGuide by the manufacturer for the test period. You can find out how we test in our test statement.

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Scott Speedguide 95
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Scott Speedguide 95

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