Tour 95 review

Overview

The Van Deer Tour 95 is the widest ski in Marcel Hirscher's Tour series — positioned for tourers who want genuine powder float in a light package. Verified sidecut is 129-95-115 mm across all three lengths (162, 170, 178 cm) with per-length radii of 17, 19 and 21 m and weights of 1120/1190/1300 g per single ski.

On-snow performance

At 95 mm underfoot with weights of 1120-1300 g, the Tour 95 delivers genuine powder float — Van Deer says it 'floats like a powder ski' — in a light-enough package for real ski touring. The 17-21 m radius allows medium-radius carves on firm snow while the wider waist opens deeper off-piste terrain. Well-suited to freeride tourers who value powder float over uphill speed.

Construction & specs explained

Lightweight touring construction from the Tour series. Constant 129-95-115 mm sidecut across all three lengths, per-length radius progression 17/19/21 m at 162/170/178 cm. Weights 1120/1190/1300 g. Powder rocker with camber underfoot for float and edge grip.

Who it's for & comparisons

Compared to the Van Deer Tour 85 the Tour 95 is 10 mm wider with better powder float. Against the Dynafit Radical 97 it targets a similar freeride touring segment. Compared to the Dynafit Blacklight 95 it is heavier but with more descent stability.

Pros, cons and verdict

Pros

• Verified full spec data across all three lengths.
• Weights 1120-1300 g competitive for freeride touring.
• 95 mm waist delivers genuine powder float.
• Per-length radius progression 17-21 m tailors to length.

Cons

• Not for skimo race pace.
• Three lengths (162-178 cm) — no options for very tall skiers.
• Camber-heavy profile limits playfulness in tight terrain.
• Premium boutique pricing.

Verdict: A powder-oriented 95 mm touring ski that delivers genuine off-piste float in a light-enough package for real touring. Best for freeride tourers who prioritize descent quality.