Zag Ubac 95 review 2018
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The UBAC 95 scored high for its lightness and great accessibility. It's really very easy to steer and handle, and great fun for its rider. With 1413 grams underfoot (ski only), it's easy to take uphill and is a joy to ride down. However, it lacks the stiffness and character needed for the "all mountain" segment. Its behavior on groomed trails and through choppy snow falls a little short due to the ski tip's flex. Recommended for all riders looking for a versatile ski that enjoys ski touring.
Measured weight of the model reviewed (ski only) by PROSKILAB: 1413 g
Review: Pros
- Extremely accessible
- A very light ski, the lightest in our review
- Planes in deep snow
- Easy rotation
- Overall fun
Review: Cons
- Lacks stiffness, especially at the tip, hampering performance at high speed and in the crud
- Limited performance
- Lacks stability
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.4 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.2 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.4 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.6 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.4 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.4 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.8 |
| Any ground comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
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Manufacturer's remarks
This Ubac 95 is still just as stable and comfortable. Its legendary versatility and good grip has made it a must for ski touring for over 6 years. A ski developed and approved by Chamonix guides!
Features of the Ubac 95
| Brand : | Zag |
| Model : | Ubac 95 |
| Year : | 2018 |
| Family : | Freeride touring |
| Size tested : | 174 cm |
| Tip size : | 131 mm |
| Waist size : | 95 mm |
| Tail size : | 117 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2017