When we set out in search of lesser-known skintracks and untracked backcountry lines, the Black Diamond Ascension Skins are our ticket to bottomless turns. Their newly re-worked nylon material is lighter and more packable than ever, while the tried-and-true adjustable tip loops and STS tail clips ensure a solid hold on your skis. The STS tail clip provides 10cm of adjustability, allowing you to switch the skins between different skis in your quiver.
Price: $169.95 from Backcountry
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When we set out in search of lesser-known skintracks and untracked backcountry lines, the Black Diamond Ascension Skins are our ticket to bottomless turns. Their newly re-worked nylon material is lighter and more packable than ever, while the tried-and-true...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“I tour on the Helio Carbon 108 when it’s stormy or wind-buffed. It feels featherweight on the skintrack, but the carbon layup and beveled sidewalls keep it composed on firm exits. Tip/tail rise makes powder...
Ultralight and ultra-packable, Black Diamond's Glidelite Mix FL 110mm Skins save us energy on long approaches. The fine-tuned blend gives us the perfect balance of grip and glide for efficiency on the skintrack while remaining tough for seasons of use....