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Black Diamond
Couloir magazine: "The original gold standard for climbing skins, Ascension skins come with a glue formula that has a superb reputation for longevity and a wide temperature range of usefulness..."
Ideal for attending to today’s skis that have a wide range of tail shapes, the STS System features a one-touch, easy-to-tension camming tailpiece with a tough, stretchy elastomer strap that provides 10 cm of length adjustment for use with multiple pairs of skis. Ascension skins feature durable, hydrophobic construction and offer tremendous durability and climbing security. Our reversible tip loop fits a wide range of skis.
$139.95
Black Diamond
Skiing magazine: "The combination of a glueless strip running down the center, a braided-wire tip loop in a protective sleeve, and a large metal tail clip makes the Ascensions easy to slip on and off. Gripes: The nylon skin stretches. Props: Bomber construction, excellent glue adhesion, great glide. "
These fixed-length skins have achieved legendary status. They’re ultra-durable, hydrophobic and feature our celebrated Gold Label glue for a reliable bond. Ascension skins are constructed with robust laminate that eases high-wind handling. Features include our reversible tip loop and a stainless steel ClipFix camming lever that’s easy to use and keeps the skins under a tight and secure tension, lap after lap.
$147.95
Black Diamond
Skiing magazine: "The GlideLite's got the same glueless strip and tip loop as the Ascension, but this lighter-weight skin features an adjustable tail hook - a metal flipper attached to a rubber tensioner. Gripes: After extensive use, the tensioner breaks down. Props: Easily adjusts to different ski lengths."
Super-packable, lightweight and durable, our GlideLite skins have the same legendary hydrophobic and durable plush as our Ascension Series, but are designed with a thinner and more supple laminate construction, making them easier to fold and fit inside a jacket pocket. The STS attachment system holds skins firmly in place with a glove-friendly elastomer strap and one-step camming tailpiece for simplicity and security.
$133.95
G3
Skiing magazine:Tester's Choice "Tenacious glue, an adjustable tail similar to the GlideLite's, and good grip and glide set this elephant-colored skin apart. Gripes: Full-coverage glue combined with a wide ski does not make for quick and easy skin removal. Props: Best overall; lightweight, excellent grip and glide."
G3's Expedition skins include our patented, fool-proof Tip & Tail Connection System.This system has become the most popular skin connector system on the market. It's unique design works with any shape ski and allows for hassle-free installation and removal while your skis are still on! ...we changed the name and added our new laminated tail, but these are the same G3 skins that have become required equipment for backcountry skiers..."
$129.95
Colltex
Skiing magazine: These Swiss-made skins glided like Zambonis, and there were the lightest of the bunch. A rigid wire loop and a plastic cam attached to the adjustable tail make the Extremes easy to put on and off. Gripes:The clue quickly lost adhesion during spring ascents. Props:They had the best glide in the test."
100% Mohair – absorbs less moisture, so there is no or little wrinkling. Has very good gliding properties. Come standard with Camlock Fixing System.
$190.00
 
 
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