Movement Alp tracks 90 — Review

The Alp Tracks 90 is a lightweight, agile touring ski aimed at skiers who prioritize efficient ascents and precise, confident descents. With a 90 mm waist it sits squarely in the narrow all-mountain touring category: quick edge-to-edge, easy to pivot in tight terrain, and comfortable on bootpack sections or technical approaches. The combination of tip rocker and a relatively flat tail produces rapid turn initiation and predictable exits, which is useful when conditions change from firm groomers to tracked or variable snow.

Construction blends an ultralight paulownia (Karuba) timber core with carbon layers and near full-length sidewalls, plus a two-plate titanal/DPR system under the bindings. For the 170 cm ski the sidecut is 126-90-110 mm with a turn radius of 17.5 m and a per-ski weight around 1,090 g (weights vary by season). Tip width affects float and turn initiation, waist width balances agility vs float, tail width impacts release, radius controls turn shape and weight influences uphill fatigue.

On-snow the Alp Tracks 90 feels communicative and poised. The carbon and titanal plates provide torsional stiffness for firm edgehold on hardpack and chopped snow, while the 90 mm waist keeps the ski nimble in trees and on tracked lines. The mid-tip rocker reduces catchiness in mixed snow and helps the ski pop over crust or variable sections. It won’t rival true powder shapes in deep snow, but in light powder and mixed conditions it performs with speed and precision.

Uphill performance is a highlight: the low mass and lively paulownia core reduce fatigue on long approaches and make skinning efficient. The double-plate titanal system creates a secure mounting platform for alpine touring bindings, minimizing dead flex beneath the boot and improving energy transfer on the descent. The sintered base and solid sidewall construction add durability for repeated booting and kick-turns, and maintenance requirements remain reasonable for a touring-oriented ski.

Who should buy the Alp Tracks 90? It’s ideal for fit, intermediate to advanced tourers who want a single ski for long days, fast laps and variable snow. Drawbacks to consider are limited float in deep powder and the potential for a firmer ride at slow speeds due to the titanal reinforcement. Compared with other 90 mm touring skis, it stands out for its Swiss build quality, carbon-induced torsional control and robust plate setup — a strong, versatile tool for serious backcountry days.