First impression
The design of the Scott Superguide Freetour is very appealing and reflects what Scott promises with this ski: power, speed and yet lightness. At first glance, the ski has pretty good dimensions for a freetourer. With a tip width of 136 mm and a centre width of 105 mm at a length of 185 cm, it should definitely float well in powder.
What is immediately noticeable when you hold the ski in your hand for the first time is its low weight. At just 1610 grams per ski, the Superguide is definitely light enough to go on longer tours without any problems. The ski has a Pro-Tip Rocker and consists of a paulownia/beech core and is therefore very light and yet very stable. In addition, carbon/aramid fibres have been used to give the ski even more rigidity.
Practical test
Where better to test a freetourer than on a ski tour in the backcountry? Compared to my previous skis in this width, the Superguide Freetour is very light and really fun to climb with. Despite its length and width, it is still very easy to edge and so the ascent even in tough conditions is no problem at all. I would also go on longer tours beyond 1000 metres in altitude with this ski without any problems, because my main focus is on the descent and that's where the ski really comes into its own. If you are looking for a ski that is fairly stable at speed, you usually have to accept a few more grams - but not with this ski!
The ski masters fast turns and high speeds without any problems, even in harder or heavier snow. It also floats well in powder and ensures that the skier gets a big grin. The ski is very easy to turn and is easy to manoeuvre despite its length. The radius is 24 metres with a length of 185 cm. This could be a little shorter for my taste, but this is mainly due to the terrain, which was only accessible to a limited extent this year. Open, wide slopes were rather rare this year. However, the ski can also be skied comfortably. In terms of durability, the ski has proven itself well so far. Despite the odd stone contact, it only has minor scratches in the base.
