A dedicated touring ski for anyone looking to upgrade in the light and fast department, the Head Crux 99 Pro provides an absurdly light platform that still performs well on the downhill. The secret to the skis magic is a lightweight wood core wrapped in a carbon weave, this keeps the ski stiff and stable while dropping weight real nice and low. A regular touring ski of this caliber generally struggles on the downhill and blasts the up but the Head Crux gives you the best of both worlds.