OGSO Croix de Fer — Review

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.