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Black Diamond Ascension Split STS Skins

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Mountain Gear

Wide skis have tons of built-in traction, so save weight and get better glide on the uphill with Black Diamond's Ascension Nylon Split STS sail cloth-waisted skins that drive gripping power to the edges. The Skin Tight System offers a broad range of adjustment so you'll only need one pair of skins for any ski you find. f09

Features:

  • Designed specifically for powder-specialty skis as the split skin has webbing in the middle that reduces weight as well as drag
  • Get the traction of durable and hydrophobic Orange Plush skin tread attached with Gold Label Adhesive
  • Handle the skins even when it's windy or you're wearing gloves - the laminate material won't prove problematic
  • Set your tension easily with the simple STS System's one-touch camming tailpiece that accommodates a wide range of ski sizes with a 10-cm, rugged, stretchy elastomer strap

USOutdoor.com

At Black Diamond it's all about climbing and skiing. They share the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow and these experiences push them to make the best gear possible for their worldwide family of climbers and skiers.

Lightweight skins designed specifically for powder-specialty skis that are 110 mm or wider underfoot.

Features:

  • Orange Plush skin material is durable and sturdy
  • Patented STS adjustable tails (with split-skin specific design) provide 10 cm of length adjustment
  • Split-skin-specific adjustable tip attachment with oversized cable
  • Unique "split" skin has webbing in middle for light weight, drag reduction, more packability and easy on/off

Backcountry.com (Fall 2009)

Designed specifically for powder-specific planks with a waist larger than 110mm, the Black Diamond Nylon Split STS Climbing Skins give you the same climbing performance with reduced weight and drag. A section of webbing in the middle of the skins makes for easier packing and quick on and off, while the adjustable STS tail strap gives you 10cm of leeway for different skis in your quiver. Black Diamond also added a split skin-specific tip loop made for the massive shovels found on most powder skis.


Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Lightweight skins, the Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Split STS Skins are designed specifically for powder-specialty skis that are 110 mm or wider underfoot.

Features:

  • Orange Plush skin material is durable and sturdy
  • Patented STS adjustable tails (with split-skin specific design) provide 10 cm of length adjustment
  • Split-skin-specific adjustable tip attachment with oversized cable
  • Unique "split" skin has webbing in middle for light weight, drag reduction, more packability and easy on/off

TahoeMountainSports.com

The Black Diamond Ascension Split STS skin is a new type of skin made specifically for 110mm or wider powder skis
Unique split design has webbing in middle to save weight, reduce drag, increase packability and be easier to take on and off
Patented STS adjustable tails with split-skin specific design provide 10 cm of length adjustment
Split-skin-specific adjustable tip attachment with oversized cable
Orange Plush Nylon skin material is durable and sturdy


Evogear

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Split STS 160mm Skins 2010: Sometimes you have to travel off the map to get the great snow, but no maps = no convenient ski lifts. Luckily, the Black Diamond’s Ascension Split STS skins are the perfect way to cruise up inclines in the backcountry, and are specially designed for powder skis with an underfoot of 110mm or more.


RememberDelaware.com

Similar the normal Ascension skins, yet completely different, are the Ascension Split skins. They're specifically designed for powder skis that are 110mm or wider. These puppies make it easier to climb back up and drop back in to that heavenly powder.

Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:Nylon
Recommended Use:Backcountry skiing
Tail Attachment:STS adjustable
Weight:1lb 9oz (708g)
Weight Per Pair:708 g, or 1 lb 9 oz before trimming

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SizeColor
Orange
Orange
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160 Mm189.95 
160 189.00

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Notes:

RememberDelaware.com offers this product at $143.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Evogear offers this product at $161.46, but does not provide any color/size information.

Backcountry.com (Fall 2009) offers this product at $170.96, but does not provide any color/size information.

TahoeMountainSports.com offers this product at $189.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $189.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

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