What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"The ULTRA 89 is incredibly light but still super stable on technical descents. It's built for ski tourers who need uphill efficiency without compromising control on the way down. With its carbon construction and Titanal reinforcement, this ski holds up on steep and challenging runs-perfect for high-alpine adventures."Who It's ForAdvanced Ski Mountaineers and Touring Athletes:The ULTRA 89 is built for dedicated backcountry skiers who demand uphill efficiency and reliability on technical, high-alpine descents. It's ideal for randonee racers, ski mountaineers, and tourers looking for one ski that blends speed with confidence in exposed terrain. What It's ForTechnical Touring and Alpine Objectives:At 89mm underfoot, the ULTRA 89 thrives in steep couloirs, off-piste terrain, and demanding alpine environments. Its lightweight build makes long approaches and vertical gains easier, while the reinforced binding area and carbon construction ensure stability when skiing aggressively on the descent. Why We Like ItLightweight Efficiency Meets Downhill Power:We like how the ULTRA 89 manages to stay featherlight for climbs without giving up precision on the way down. The Karuba wood core keeps the ski responsive, the full carbon layer provides strength-to-weight performance, and Titanal binding reinforcement adds extra trust when pushing harder lines. It's a true blend of race-inspired touring efficiency and mountain-ready stability.