Last tested
2023
Status:ongoing
2024

Escaper W 87 Nano

Smart choice Lady
A traditional touring ski that's lightweight and easy to use, great for beginners and anyone not wanting to work too hard on the climb or the descent
In brief
Suitable for
easy skimo, beginners
Not suitable for
demanding skiers, challenging snow conditions
Also suitable for
haute route
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Buyer’s Guide reviews

Positioning
Handling
Traditional ski-tourer
Suggested curve arc
Short radius
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On-snow performance
Hard / packed
Powder
Wind-blown / crust
Damp / wet
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The charts show our impressions from testing
Product info
Category average
Trip purpose
Height difference / Engagement
Performance / Line
Skiing / Slope
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Recommended use
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Recommended level
Technical Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
High level
Weight
lightmedianheavy
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In words

Intro
Continuing the success of last season, this once again is a benchmark for skimo enthusiasts looking for an easy ski that even newcomers to ski mountaineering can enjoy. Its honeycomb Air Tip technology and Central Dualtec construction (a combination of sandwich and cap construction) reduce weight at the tip to concentrate it at the waist, for increased float and handling. At the same time, it holds its own even on packed snow.
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On the snow
Soft, lightweight and easy to ride, this ski is great for both beginners and more advanced skiers looking for a lightweight ski for classical skimo or even for a haute route that isn't overly technical. Well liked for its ease of use and lightweight feel, it's well-balanced at the waist, making it excellent for long climbs. It also performs well on wet snow or powder. But because of its ultra-light weight, it tends to slap on packed snow or crust and can be hard to handle, especially at high speeds. The ample tip makes it easy to turn, and the ski floats well for the width it has at the waist. Ideal for traditional carving at moderate speeds. The ski that anyone would enjoy for starting out and developing some skill, giving you maximum performance at minimal cost.
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Lab
Concave tip and tail, tip remained concave even after 10 runs through the tuning machine. No structure or wax. Not much edge 1.5 x 1.3 mm at 89°, base edge 2° (too much), like the tip and tail edge.
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Technical specifications

Construction
cap-sidewall
Materials
glass fiber, paulownia, carbon fiber
Base
sintered HDPE
Available sizes
152, 160, 166, 174
Released in
2022
Made in
Spain
Price
650 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the length 160 to get all the details
160 cm
Length
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124 cm
Tip width
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109 cm
Tail width
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87 cm
Waist width
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N/A
Edge contact
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N/A
Camber
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N/A
Tip rocker
XXXXX
N/A
Tail rocker
XXXXX
1.200 g
Individual weight
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N/A
Left weight
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N/A
Right weight
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16 m
Sidecut radius
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N/A
Load-bearing surface
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N/A
Tip torsion
XXXXX
N/A
Center torsion
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N/A
Tail torsion
XXXXX
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Thoughts
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Location
Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

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Location
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Location
Test Center Livigno

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

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Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

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Boots under the microscope

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Strong women

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