2023 Scott Pure Pro 109

The 2023 Scott Pure Pro 109Ti is a big, burly, and stout ski that’s made to tackle some of the bigger mountain faces on the planet, while still remaining user-friendly enough to satisfy in-bounds and resort skiers on snowier ski days. At 109 mm underfoot, even in the 190, these skis are bordering on pure powder skis, but the construction and shape keeps them firmly rooted as directional skis that love to be used at high speeds and in deep snow. They feature progressive rocker profiles and a moderate taper shape, allowing them to stay on top of the fresh while remaining responsive and agile, even despite the width. Given the shape, the skis produce a longer 23-meter turn radius in the 190, and that’s great news for skiers who like to take a more aggressive line down the hill. The long arc of the ski means less hookiness and grabbiness and a smoother ride overall.

From a construction perspective, the Pure Pro 109Ti is built with a blend of paulownia and beech wood. This core is sandwiched between two laminates of fiberglass with carbon stringers that run vertically through the ski for stiffness and energy. In the binding zone, and extending a bit past, the titanal laminate both dampens vibrations as well as boosting the grip and energy of the ski when you’re in a carved turn. Since it’s not a full-metal laminate, and thanks to the use of carbon, the skis remain pretty light, coming in at 2000 grams per ski in the 190.

Chris Schram is a pretty tall skier, coming in at 6’7,” so it was great to get his feedback on the Pure Pro 109Ti. He noted that it skied true to size, scoring it 5’s out of 5 for flotation and stability. Quickness and maneuverability both got 1’s, so that’s the other side of the spectrum for sure. mid-range scores of 3’s and 4’s dotted the rest of his card. Chris notes that he “prefers a shorter turn radius and more even flex throughout the ski. The tails felt significantly stiffer than the rest of the ski.” The carbon stringers really do make a difference in the fore/aft flex of skis like this, and when there’s a decent amount of surface area, that makes them stiffer, but if you’re an aggressive skier and are tackling big lines, you need some substance to your skis to hold you up.

It’s great to see big skis like this standing up for what they believe in. If you’re the type of skier that wants something strong, stable, yet still on the lighter side, these skis will do the trick to be sure. They have an excellent blend of power and dampness that will hold up to very rugged conditions and terrain.