Van Deer Tour 95 — Review

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.