ON3P Woodsman 100 Tour — Review

The ON3P Woodsman 100 Tour is a freeride touring “multi‑tool”: light enough to stack vert, yet purpose‑built to stay calm and confident on the way down. ON3P’s signature rocker, a tuned Tour layup, and durable materials create a ski that keeps its composure where many touring skis get nervous.

Key takeaways

• Composed and damp for its weight: excels in chop and variable snow.
• Versatile 100 mm platform: one‑ski quiver for mixed backcountry conditions.
• Cinched tail: easier kick‑turns without losing tail support on edge.
• Not ultralight: prioritized downhill performance over gram chasing.

• Soft snow: lengthened tip engagement and higher tips help the ski plane early; it feels surfy but controlled with no tip dive.
• Chop/variable: bamboo‑paulownia core plus hybrid glass/carbon keeps vibrations in check; tracks well at speed.
• Firm snow: lower camber with longer effective edge yields solid grip and medium‑radius confidence. It’s not a trench‑carver but predictable and secure.

At 1.55–1.70 kg per ski (by length), the Woodsman 100 Tour climbs efficiently while maintaining enough mass for downhill stability. The tail geometry simplifies kick‑turns and feels balanced on steep skin tracks.

• Tour layup: bamboo–paulownia hybrid core saves weight yet retains ON3P’s trademark damp feel.
• Full UHMW sidewalls, Durasurf base, and 2x2 mm steel edges: durability that stands out in the touring class.

• Blizzard Zero G 105: lighter and stiffer; better edge precision on ice, less damping/surfiness in chop.
• Black Crows Navis Freebird: similar weight; Navis is more directional, ON3P is looser/playful.
• Atomic Backland 100: lighter and easier at low speeds; less composed when pushed hard.

• Tourers who value downhill stability, damping, and a playful feel.
• Riders seeking one ski for mixed conditions with real descending ambitions.

• Length: go true‑to‑size or +1 for speed/open terrain; size down for trees/tight kick‑turns.
• Mount: use ON3P’s recommended line for the intended balance.
• Bindings: pair with a mid‑weight tech binding (ATK/Alpinist/MTN class) for a harmonious setup.

• Rocker profile: ON3P Signature freeride rocker with shorter contact length, lengthened tip engagement, lower camber, and a cinched tail. Improves float, easy turn entry, and kick‑turns.
• Sidecut (mm): 176: 131‑100‑121 | 181: 132‑100‑121 | 186: 133‑100‑122. Biggish tip for float; 100 mm waist for all‑round use; supportive tail for stability.
• Radius (m): 176: 18.3 | 181: 18.9 | 186: 19.5. Medium radii favor smooth, confidence‑building turns at speed.
• Weight per ski: 176: 1.55 kg | 181: 1.63 kg | 186: 1.70 kg. Balanced uphill efficiency with real downhill muscle.
• Lengths: 176/181/186 cm. Choose based on terrain, speed, and skier size.

Q: How does the ON3P Woodsman 100 Tour handle hard snow?
A: The lengthened tip engagement and lower camber deliver reliable edge hold and medium‑radius confidence. It won’t carve trenches, but it’s more secure than many ultralight tourers.

Q: Is 100 mm too wide for touring?
A: For flat approaches a narrower ski can be marginally more efficient, but 100 mm is a sweet spot—ample float with efficient skinning and excellent versatility.

Q: What length should I choose?
A: Aggressive skiers or open‑terrain riders can choose 181/186. For technical terrain, trees, and frequent kick‑turns, 176/181 is easier to manage.

Q: What skins and bindings pair best?
A: Nylon or mix skins with reliable grip fit the intent. A 200–300 g tech binding class creates a well‑balanced touring‑freeride setup.