Alpine touring skis with all-round characteristics offer a balanced mixture of stability, downhill performance and adapted weight for the easiest possible ascent. Because they are used downhill in deep, often soft snow, they are constructed much softer, wider over the entire length, less in the waist and have less torsional stiffness. This makes them very agile and they float very well in deep powder. In very icy conditions and at high speeds, however, they can reach their limits. In order to offer every ski tourer the product that suits his needs best, most ski manufacturers now offer a broad range of touring skis – from very narrow touring skis for competitive/fitness ski tourers to wide, freeride-oriented models. To find out which touring ski fits your needs, take a look at the article “Which touring ski suits me best?”