Gear Review | Scott Superguide LT 95

The ski is part of Scott's Re-Source sustainability initiative and demonstrates what is possible in terms of materials. The ski is only available in a relatively small series and only in a length of 178cm. The whole thing also has its price, as the ski has an RRP of €999.95. I was able to test how it performs on ski tours this season.

First impression

The ski looks unusual due to the wooden look, otherwise it is not necessarily light for a touring ski, but the flex is quite hard. The Superguide LT 95 has a slight rocker at the tip and a strongly curved tail. Like all Scott touring skis, it also has holes in the tip and a small indentation in the tail to make it as easy as possible to clip in the appropriate skins.

Testers and test conditions

I am 183cm tall and weigh a good 80kg. I mainly go ski touring, but I can also be found in the ski resort quite a bit, especially this winter. In recent years, I've mainly used the Downskis CountDown 104L on tour, but this season I've been using the Blizzard Zero G 105 as well as the Superguide LT 95. I've been testing the ski since the beginning of the season, although ski touring wasn't really possible until the new year due to a lack of snow. Since then, however, I have been able to test the ski in various snow conditions. The rental version of the Marker Kingpin M-Werks binding and the Scott Freeguide Touring boots were used on the Scott ski. There is a gear review on the Scott Freeguide, which can be found here. I tested the ski in the only available length of 178cm, which is unusually short for me, my skis are normally at least 185cm.

On the descent, the ski scores with its reliability, hard, even flex and high torsional rigidity. It is absolutely predictable and is reliable and stable, especially in difficult snow. It also shows its strengths particularly at higher speeds and remains very smooth here without appearing sluggish at slower speeds. Overall, the ski impressed me with its stability.

It also cuts a consistently good figure on the piste and is easy to carve in long turns as well as in short turns. The ski also works well in powder, although it doesn't have much float due to its narrow width and the tip rocker, which is also only slightly pronounced. In addition, the length is unusually short for me. You have to stand well on the ski and only apply very moderate pressure to the tip in order to have fun in powder. Even with too much forward pressure, the shovel dives and you feel like you're going to roll over. Overall, the ski performs well above average, especially in hard and variable snow, but it also needs to be skied. Simply standing on it works less well, but the ski rewards active skiing with high stability and reliability. It is therefore certainly a candidate for demanding spring tours or ski mountaineering activities. In powder, on the other hand, it works well, but cannot keep up with wider skis or skis designed more for deep snow.

Conclusion

Not a ski for beginners, but a really great touring ski for good skiers, especially for hard or changeable conditions. Very good edge hold and also fun on the piste. You have to make compromises in deep powder, the Superguide LT 95 is more of an all-rounder than a powder weapon.

Advantages & disadvantages

+ Top to drive, especially in hard and difficult conditions

+ Also very good on the piste

- Only one length available

- Relatively expensive

Information on

RRP €999.95

Waist size 128/96/117

Radius 23 m

Length 178cm

Weight 1630g

Re-Source by Scott, made from at least 50% recycled or renewable materials

Pro-Tip Rocker 320

Factory finish with 88° edge angle

Solid wood core over the entire length of the ski

Here is the Scott website with further information.

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