Here is a quick comparison and contrast of the Hagan Boost, Core, Ultra, Pure and Special backcountry ski touring skis.
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Boost 94/99 POW |
Boost 99 |
Boost 94 |
Core Carbon 84/89 |
Core Carbon 92 |
Core Carbon 84/89 Lite |
Core 89 |
Core 84 |
Core 84 Lite |
Ultra 89 |
Ultra 84 |
Ultra 79 |
Ultra 65 |
Pure 75 |
Pure 85, 90 |
Boost Jr POW |
Off Limits |
Off Trace |
Core |
Poplar |
Caruba |
Caruba |
Poplar/Carbon |
Caruba/Carbon |
Caruba/Carbon |
Caruba |
Caruba |
Caruba |
Caruba |
Caruba |
Caruba |
Caruba |
Poplar |
Caruba/ Poplar |
Poplar Composite |
Poplar |
Poplar |
3D top surface |
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✔️ |
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✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Tapering Rib |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Triaxle Fiber Wrap |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
✔️ |
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✔️ |
✔️ |
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✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Top Layer |
Triaxle Fiber & Foil |
Triaxle Fiber & Foil |
Triaxle Fiber & Foil | Triaxle Fiber & Foil | Triaxle Fiber & Foil |
Triaxle Fiber & Foil |
Triaxle Fiber & Foil |
Triaxle Fiber & Foil |
Carbon Fiber & Foil |
Carbon Fiber & Foil |
Carbon Fiber & Foil |
Carbon Fiber & Foil |
riaxial Fiber & Foil |
Triaxial Fiber & Foil |
Triaxle Fiber & Foil |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
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Bottom Layer |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber | Triaxle Fiber | Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Carbon Fiber |
Carbon Fiber |
Carbon Fiber |
Carbon Fiber |
Triaxial Fiber |
Triaxial Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Carbon Shovel |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Carbon Tail |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Binding Reinforcement |
Titanal |
Titanal |
Titanal |
Titanal and Fiberglass | Titanal and Fiberglass | Titanal and Fiberglass |
Titanal |
Titanal |
Triaxle Fiber |
Titanal and Fiberglass |
Titanal and Fiberglass |
Titanal and Fiberglass |
Carbon Fiber & Titanal |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Triaxle Fiber |
Tip Notch |
None |
None |
None |
Inlaid | Inlaid | Inlaid |
Inlaid |
Inlaid |
Inlaid |
Inlaid |
Inlaid |
Inlaid |
Y Speed |
Y Speed |
Y Speed |
None |
None |
None |
ABS Sidewall length |
Mid Ski |
Mid ski |
Mid ski |
Mid Ski | Midski | Mid Ski |
Mid ski |
Mid ski |
Mid ski |
Mid ski |
Mid ski |
Mid ski |
Mid ski |
Mid Ski |
Mid Ski |
Cap |
Cap |
Cap |
ABS Sidewall height |
Micro |
Micro |
Micro |
Semi | Semi | Semi |
Micro |
Micro |
Micro |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
Micro |
Semi |
Semi |
Cap |
Cap |
Cap |
Base |
Die-cut Graphite |
Die-cut Graphite |
Die-cut Graphite |
Die-Cut Graphite | Die-Cut Graphite | Die-Cut Graphite |
Die-cut Graphite |
Die-cut Graphite |
Die-cut Graphite |
Sintered w/ disc finish |
Sintered w/ disc finish |
Sintered w/ disc finish |
High Molecular Sintered PE w Stone Grind |
Sintered w/ disc finish |
Sintered w/ disc finish |
Sintered |
Sintered w/ disc finish |
PE w/ inlaid climbing skin |
Rocker |
Freeride |
Freeride |
Freeride |
All Mountain | All Mountain | All Mountain |
All Mountain |
All Mountain |
Tour |
Race |
Race |
Race |
Race |
All Mountain |
All Mountain |
All Mountain |
Tip |
Tip |
Multiradius |
20 |
22 |
18 |
16.5 | 18.5 | 16 |
16.5 |
17 |
17 |
18 |
16.5 |
17.5 |
23 |
12 |
18.5 |
10.3 |
9.5 |
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Suggested Length* |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm | Height minus 5 cm | Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
161 men, 151 women |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
Height minus 5 cm |
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Height plus 5 cm |
Ideal Binding* |
Core 12 Evo |
Core 12 Evo |
Core 12 Evo |
Pin Up 10 Evo/Core 12 Evo | Core 12 Evo/Pin Up 10 Evo | Pin Up 8 Evo |
Core 12 Evo, Pure 10 |
Core 12 Evo, Pure 10 |
Core 12 Evo, Pure 8/10 |
Pin Up 8/10 Evo, Ultra World Cup |
Pin Up 8/10 Evo, Ultra World Cup |
Pin Up 8/10 Evo, Ultra World Cup |
Ultra World Cup |
Pure 8/10 |
Pure 8/10 |
Grom 5 |
Core 12 Pro, Pure 10 |
X-Trace Pivot |
* Suggested Length is a starting point only. Ski length should be adjusted based on your weight, skiing ability, skiing speed, terrain and snow conditions amongst other factors.
* Ideal Binding is our recommendation for "pairs well with" each ski model, but your personal skiing style, weight and other factors may lead you to choose otherwise.