Scott Pure Pro 109 Ti Review: A Freeride Ski Built for Soft Snow

Introduction

The Scott Pure Pro 109 Ti is a freeride ski that leans hard into soft snow performance without abandoning the resort. At 109 mm underfoot, it sits at the upper end of flotation for a ski you can still ride every day, and the build pairs a metal laminate with carbon reinforcement and a modern, progressive shape. The result is a ski that feels substantial underfoot and stays composed when the snow gets cut up.

That combination is what makes the Pure Pro 109 Ti interesting. It is not a pure powder touring shape, and it is not a narrow all mountain carver. It is a wide freeride ski meant to be skied hard in soft snow, then ridden back to the chair for another lap.

Who This Product Is For

This ski is built for advanced and expert skiers who spend most of their time in soft snow, whether that is a powder day in the resort or the day after, when the deep snow has been chopped up. The 190 cm length carries a 24 meter turn radius, and that longer radius is a deliberate choice. It gives the skier more room to be creative with turn shapes, letting the ski run when you want it to run and pivot sideways when the terrain calls for it, rather than locking you into a short, fixed arc.

If you are an intermediate skier looking for a forgiving wide ski, this is likely more ski than you need. The profile and the materials are aimed at confident skiers who already know how they want to load and release a ski.

Build, Materials, and Flex

Scott gives this ski a fairly burly build. The sidewalls are thicker than on some comparable models, and more material means more weight. The 190 cm length comes in at around 2,075 grams, which is enough mass to make the ski feel planted and powerful. It is worth noting that heavier options exist. A ski built with two full sheets of metal, such as an Enforcer 110 style construction, will weigh more than this one.

Wood Core: Beech and Paulownia

The core blends paulownia and beech. Paulownia is light, snappy and energetic, and it contributes much of the ski’s playful character. Beech stringers bookend that lighter wood, and because beech is denser and stronger, it adds power and stability where the ski needs it.

Titanal and Carbon Reinforcement

The titanal layer is shaped rather than uniform. There is a rearward section that coincides with the forebody, then a break in the middle that allows the ski to flex, with more metal concentrated underfoot. In practice that stabilizes and smooths out the mid section of the ski while keeping the forebody and the tail more flexible and more playful.

Carbon stringers run essentially tip to tail, increasing the ski’s longitudinal stiffness. That translates into strong energy and clear feedback underfoot. The overall flex sits on the stiffer side of the spectrum, so the Pure Pro 109 Ti is not the most playful 109 or 110 mm ski available, but it has a distinct character of its own when it comes to responsiveness.

Strengths in Soft Snow and Resort Terrain

In soft and deep snow the ski is in its element. The width provides flotation, and the tip rocker profile is longer and more gradual than on the narrower 98 mm version in the same family, which supports the freeride feel. Positive camber underfoot is another meaningful detail. It gives the ski snap and grip, which matters when conditions turn sketchy or technical and you need an edge to hold rather than slide out.

The tail is squared off and flat, which makes it easy to attach climbing skins, and the shape stays straight and flat toward the back before a direct bend. It is not a gradual curve, and it brings to mind tail profiles like those on the Salomon Stance 102 or QST 98. Combined with the longer turn radius, the taper stays moderate rather than extreme.

Things to Consider Before Buying

Weight and stiffness are the two things worth thinking about honestly. At roughly 2,075 grams in the 190 cm length, this is a ski with real mass, and there are heavier builds out there. If your priority is the lightest possible freeride setup for long tours, this is not that ski. If your priority is a damp, powerful feel on the descent with resort laps in between, the weight is part of what makes it work.

The flex also asks something of the skier. A stiffer ski rewards a confident, active style and gives back energy when it is loaded properly. Skiers who prefer a soft, instantly forgiving flex may find the Pure Pro 109 Ti demanding in slower, tighter terrain.

Turn Radius, Length, and Terrain Fit

The numbers here tell a coherent story. At 109 mm underfoot and 190 cm in length, the ski carries a 24 meter turn radius. That longer radius is the reason the ski feels open and unhooked rather than locked into a short arc, and it is a big part of the fun factor even with the more solid build. Think of it as a ski for wide open soft snow, wind buffed faces, and resort powder days where you can let the ski travel.

Buying Advice

Choose the Pure Pro 109 Ti if you are an advanced or expert skier who wants one wide ski that handles deep snow and still behaves inbounds. It suits riders who value stability and edge grip underfoot, appreciate a longer turn radius, and are comfortable driving a stiffer ski.

Be realistic about where you ski most. If your season is mostly soft snow and resort laps, the build makes sense. If you split your time between firm groomers and occasional powder, a narrower ski will likely serve you better, and if you want maximum float with a lighter feel, there are other directions to look. Match the ski to the terrain you actually ride and the decision becomes straightforward.

Conclusion

The Scott Pure Pro 109 Ti is a focused freeride ski with a strong soft snow bias and enough composure for inbounds days. Its titanal and carbon construction, mixed wood core, and 24 meter turn radius give it a distinctive personality: planted and smooth underfoot, more flexible at the tip and tail, and happy to run when the terrain allows. For advanced and expert skiers who want a wide ski that performs in deep snow without feeling disconnected in the resort, it is a compelling option to consider.