The SALOMON XADV 89 GRIP (Salomon X-ADV 89) is a cross-country ski designed for Nordic touring in ungroomed natural terrain (backcountry), featuring full metal edges. It balances walking and gliding performance. Key Features: Backcountry Oriented: The X-ADV 89 is designed for adventures in deep snow and natural snow surfaces, rather than groomed tracks. It's designed wider for increased floatation and comes in relatively shorter sizes for maneuverability in tight tree runs and steep climbs. Full Metal Edge: Steel edges run the full length of the ski, enhancing grip and control on icy slopes and hard snow. Waxless Sole: It uses a G2 sole with a "Posigrip" scale pattern, providing grip during ascents without the need for waxing. Dedicated Bindings: This ski requires boots compatible with the "SNS X-ADV" binding system, which has a wider and more robust platform. Product Specifications: According to Backcountry.com, the main specs for the Salomon XADV 89 Grip Ski are as follows: Item Details Length 168 cm Dimensions (Tip/Waist/Tail) 86 / 60 / 78 mm Sidecut BC Carve Core Densowood (wood and foam composite core) Base G2 (Posigrip waxless) Weight Approx. 1.98kg (per pair at 190 cm) Recommended Use Nordic Touring (Backcountry) Reviews praise this ski for its balance of speed and turning ability on varied terrain, making it particularly suitable for off-piste use. Used at a ski resort for about 8 hours over 2 days, with some minor scratches on the sole, but in good condition. Please refer to the photos. Skis have become expensive, haven't they? ※ Boots (X-ADV 8) compatible with these skis are also listed, so please take a look if you're interested.