Tour 85 review

Overview

The Van Deer Tour 85 is the all-round touring ski in Marcel Hirscher's Tour series — positioned for ambitious ski tourers who want equal confidence on the ascent and descent. Verified sidecut is 119-85-105 mm across all three lengths (162, 170, 178 cm) with per-length radii of 17, 19 and 21 m and weights of 1060/1110/1220 g per single ski.

On-snow performance

At 85 mm underfoot with weights of 1060-1220 g, the Tour 85 sits at the heart of the all-round touring segment. The 17-21 m radius allows medium-radius carves on hardpack while the wider waist handles firm off-piste crud. Well-suited to skiers who want one ski for long alpine days spanning both efficient ascents and confident descents.

Construction & specs explained

Lightweight touring construction from the Tour series. Constant 119-85-105 mm sidecut across all three lengths, per-length radius progression 17/19/21 m at 162/170/178 cm. Weights 1060/1110/1220 g. Modest tip rocker with camber underfoot.

Who it's for & comparisons

Compared to the Van Deer tour 75 the Tour 85 is 10 mm wider with more off-piste range. Against the Dynafit Blacklight 88 it targets similar all-round touring with a slightly narrower waist and Van Deer's construction pedigree. Compared to the Dynafit Radical 88 it is a similarly weighted all-round tour ski.

Pros, cons and verdict

Pros

• Verified full spec data across all three lengths.
• Weights 1060-1220 g competitive for all-round touring.
• Per-length radius progression 17-21 m tailors to length.
• Marcel Hirscher-designed touring line.

Cons

• 85 mm waist limits deep-powder float.
• Not for skimo race pace like Race Tour 65.
• Three lengths (162-178 cm) — no options for very tall skiers.
• Premium boutique pricing.

Verdict: An all-round 85 mm touring ski that balances uphill efficiency with descent versatility. Best for ambitious ski tourers who want one ski for long alpine days.