Backcountry Access Low-Fat Climbing Skins

Description

Don't settle for bulk . . . Fat and shaped skis are here to stay, especially in the backcountry. But that extra surface area means wider skins and more bulk. That's why Backcountry Access makes their skins super light and more packable than ever - and trimmable to fit all the latest sidecuts. Very nice plush that is super nice for kicking and gliding along as well as long enough hairs to get you up the mountain without any troubles.

Features

• Polyurethane adhesive backing is more supple than Neoprene, makes skins easier to fold and store in pack and pockets - especially in the cold
• Deluxe tip-tail hardware compatible with rounded twin-tip designs
• Durable hydrophobic synthetic material repels water, lasts longer than natural mohair
• Trim kit/storage sack included

Straight or shaped?

If you will use your skins for touring and weight and glide are of primary concern, a straight skin may be your best choice. If you climb a lot of vertical and your skis are considered “super-sidecut” (greater than 25mm difference between tip and waist), trimming your skins to fit the shape of your skis will give you more climbing performance.

For straight skins:

Subtract 4-6 mm from ski waist width. For example, if your ski waist is 74mm, a 70mm skin will fit properly.

For trim-to-shape skins:

Subtract 6-10 mm from ski tip width. For example, if your ski tip width is 108, choose a 100mm skin.