Last tested

2025

Status:ongoing

2026

Pro Guide

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

Solidly built at around 630 g — a perfectly acceptable weight. Solid, length adjustable handle (total 90 cm), asymmetrical, functional grip. Anodized, efficient blade, less convincing the central slots designed to shave a few grams. Useful also in the hoe configuration.

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Technical specifications

Material

aluminum

Handle description

telescopic, T handle

Open length

90 cm

Bucket size

30 cm

Handle size

42 cm

Weight

630 g

Price

100 €

Top stories

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location

Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp

Location

Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location

Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location

Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race

Intro

Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction

Boot under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro

Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free

Intro

Free: boots

A new era

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