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2024

Ski Trab Ortles Next 90

An easier, more playful iteration of the Ortles 90, courtesy of the torsion reinforcement wrap in basalt and glass fiber

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In brief
Suitable for
Light touring
Not suitable for
Big mountain
Also suitable for
Big verticals
Ski Trab’s traditional all-mountain ski construction, but with enhanced damping, playfulness and ease of use

The same geometry and sizes as the Ortles 90 Pro, the same performance that demanding skiers seek, but more playful and greater ease of use in all conditions, including powder. And all for a mere 20 grams extra weight. Below, we reveal the recipe behind the Ortles Next 90. And the key ingredient that determines its character: a torsional reinforcement wrap in basalt/glass fiber in place of carbon.

Beneath the wrap layer, the layup is very similar, with the tried-and-tested Liwood Air lightweight wood technology and 14 layers — the signature features of skis made by the Bormio-based manufacturer. The basalt fibers provide enhanced deformability and less vibration than carbon, which fulfils the central aim of the project: enhanced ease of use on challenging terrain and higher speeds. Another major upgrade has been to the flex, with a super soft tip and tail that makes the ski easier to manage and more playful.

«The sensation is almost as if you’re riding shorter skis»

Andrea Bormida

The multi-layer technology ensures a very soft flex at tip and tail which makes it more manageable — a feature best appreciated in soft, even snow. The Shock Absorber technology is designed to reduce tip chatter. And combined with the wood core, it works admirably, especially in hardpack, ensuring the ski feels reassuringly stable.

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«The shovel is more rigid than a classic ski but the softer torsional profile means it adapts better to differing terrain types, with the need for slightly more attention initially when tackling crud and uneven snow. This makes it a great all-rounder, and decidedly more intuitive to use than other lightweight models»

Despite its modest waist width, the ski floats well and carves well, without compromising edge hold — a fact helped by the feeling transmitted by the underfoot section of the ski, which consistently feels reassuringly stable. With a decidedly nimble feel, this is a ski that loves speed and medium-arc turns, whilst remaining light enough for ascents and well-balanced during kick turns. The feel in challenging conditions is relatively neutral, making this a reassuring ski that feels comfortable in almost any terrain — a central tenet of the philosophy of the Bormio-based manufacturer. 

Technical specifications

available sizes
157 / 164 / 171 / 178 / 185 cm
weight
1.250 g (178 cm)
sidecut radius
18,8 m (157 cm); 21 m (164 cm); 21,2 m (171 cm); 23,3 m (178 cm); 24,5 m (185 cm)
sidecut
122-90-109 mm (178 cm)
materials
Liwood Air light-wood construction; basalt/fiberglass wrap layer
handling
alpinist
recommended use
backcountry; big verticals
On-snow performance
HARD / PACKED
POWDER
WIND-BLOWN / CRUST
DAMP / WET
Best for
Powder
Recommended level
Best for
Intermediate
Trip purpose
Summit
Slope
Line
Best for
Summit

The Brand

Ski Trab
From the first solid wood skis of the ‘40s, designed by Giacomo Trabucchi, to honeycomb core technology. The name’s may have changed, but the surname and brand remain the same: Ski Trab has always been synonymous with backcountry skiing. From Giacomo to Adriano and Daniele, with roots planted solidly at Bormio — the cradle of ski mountaineering. From the Piuma model, used by Kammerlander during his descent of Nanga Parbat, to the Neve 104 — Ski Trab’s widest-ever model.
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