Pure 85

Classic Touring. Exactly as It Should Feel.

The Experience:

There is something timeless about the Pure 85, a ski that embodies the traditional ski touring experience without pretense or unnecessary complexity. At 85mm underfoot with a perfectly balanced 50:50 uphill-to-downhill character, it treats the ascent and descent as equals, neither rushing you to the top nor overwhelming you on the way down. It's a traditional, honest ski in the best possible sense, smooth and rhythmic on the skin track, predictable and composed on the descent, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish regardless of what the conditions happen to be doing. A Karuba and Poplar core delivers a classic, damp feel underfoot that absorbs the small imperfections of real backcountry snow without drama, and the semi-sidewall construction keeps the edge reliable when the terrain asks for it. This is the ski for the tourer who appreciates the simple pleasure of a well-executed day in the mountains, the long skin track, the quiet summit, the steady descent back to the trailhead, and wants gear that honors that experience rather than overcomplicating it.

Technical Specifications: 

• Weight: 1,260g (at 164cm) 
  
• Uphill/Downhill Character: 50:50 
  
• Dimensions:
  • 119-85-105 (148cm)
  • 120-85-106 (156cm)
  • 122-85-107 (164cm) 
    
• Core Construction: Karuba & Poplar
  

Ideal For: 

Traditional ski tourers who value a balanced, even-handed setup that performs equally well on the ascent and descent. Skiers who enjoy long, rhythmic skin tracks and want a setup that makes the climb feel as rewarding as the descent. Tourers looking for a classic, uncomplicated backcountry ski that delivers a timeless experience season after season.

Best Paired With:

Pure 8 or Pure 10 binding for a lightweight classic touring setup. Smartglue skin for all-condition reliability, or Hybrid skin for efficiency-focused tourers who prioritize a smooth glide on long ascents.