Croix de Fer review

Overview

The OGSO Croix de Fer is a 96-98 mm all-mountain ski from the Chamonix boutique's Contemporary Series, sitting alongside the wider models in their lineup. Verified sidecut per length: 132-96-120 mm at 162 cm (15.5 m radius, 1550 g), 134-97-122 mm at 172 cm (16.5 m, 1650 g), 136-98-124 mm at 182 cm (17.5 m, 1750 g). Available lengths 162, 172 and 182 cm. Manufactured at Kästle CZ.

On-snow performance

At 96-98 mm underfoot with a 15.5-17.5 m radius, the Croix de Fer targets the versatile all-mountain daily driver segment. Weights of 1550-1750 g are competitive. It handles piste with a medium-radius carve, floats through soft snow off piste, and delivers a directional character suitable for a wide range of conditions. The 5 mm underfoot camber balances edge grip with modest rebound.

Construction & specs explained

Core: wood core with reinforcements from the Contemporary Series construction. Rocker profile with 5 mm underfoot camber, long tip (150 mm) and moderate tail (120 mm). Sidecut varies per length (see above), radii 15.5-17.5 m. Available lengths 162, 172 and 182 cm. Manufactured at Kästle CZ.

Who it's for & comparisons

Compared to the OGSO Ryumon at similar waist, the Croix de Fer is more directional with slightly longer radii and a lower underfoot camber (5 mm vs 5 mm in Ryumon at the same 97 mm waist — but different tip/tail treatment). Against the Icelantic Pioneer 96 it targets similar terrain with a boutique construction approach. Compared to the Head Kore 94 Ti it is boutique-manufactured with a different construction philosophy.

Pros, cons and verdict

Pros

• Verified per-length data across all three lengths (dimensions, radius, weight).
• Versatile 96-98 mm waist handles piste and off-piste.
• 15.5-17.5 m radius accessible for medium-radius carving.
• Boutique Chamonix design manufactured at Kästle CZ.

Cons

• Three lengths (162, 172, 182 cm) — no options for very small or very tall skiers.
• Premium boutique pricing versus mainstream 97 mm all-mountain skis.
• Not built for touring — resort-oriented weight and construction.
• Moderate weights rather than exceptional for the segment.

Verdict: A boutique Chamonix-designed 97 mm all-mountain daily driver from the Contemporary Series. Best matched to skiers who want boutique construction quality in a directional 97 mm shape without going into freestyle or race-adjacent territory.