Test report
This is what I imagine a freeride ski touring ski to be: A lightweight ski with good ascent characteristics, which nevertheless has its main focus on the descent and ensures the best possible downhill characteristics. In my opinion, the LYNX MK 2 fulfills this criterion perfectly. Despite the mounted Marker Baron (weight 2.5kg), the setup is pleasantly light on the ascent at 4.5kg (weight of ski: 1.5kg) and even after a 1500m ascent you are still looking forward to the following descent. With elliptically shaped rocker at the nose, central camber and a sidecut of 129-99-118, nothing stands in the way of a racy descent. In fresh powder snow, the ski floats pleasantly with the tips and gives a nice surfing feeling. Of course, it quickly reaches its limits in bottomless powder snow due to its "narrow" dimensions and is less suitable as a pure powder weapon. However, as soon as you are not sinking up to your hips in powder snow and have already made a few tracks through the snow, it can really show off its strengths: It ploughs effortlessly through snow that has already been rutted, doesn't flutter and gives a good feeling of security in these conditions. The edge hold on hard snow, slush and the piste is also very good. Especially on the piste, it is very smooth, even at higher speeds. Due to its length, the ski sometimes seemed a little sluggish to me, especially in narrow channels and challenging terrain, and changing direction or adjusting the edges required some practice. In terms of durability, the ski also cuts a good figure. Despite some questionable spring ski tours and rock climbs, the ski showed little wear on the topsheet and sides. The base and edges are nice and thick and there were hardly any scratches, let alone major damage to them.
Conclusion
Downhill-oriented ski tourers who are not looking for a powder ski would be well served with the LYNX MK 2! It is fun in many different conditions and, despite its lightweight construction and pleasant ascent characteristics, does not lose any of its downhill performance. A true all-round ski. And if you're still looking for a powder weapon: At Stereoskis, there's also skis beyond the 110mm waist width. Or for ascent fetishists, some carbon touring skis.
