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Black Diamond GlideLite Kicker Skins

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Berg's Ski Shop

All the joy of the full length skins except the resistance so when you need to kick and glide your way into the base of the mountain, at least do it with some speed...
Ultralight half skins that offer surprising traction for the minimalist skier(or great for kids skis who like to join in the adventures of their parents). Great mix of Mohair and Nylon to keep you sliding smooth without losing all performance in wetter snow. Clean camlock buckle and nylon strap secure the skin underfoot.
I, Jarl, have used these for years and won't do most trips without them here in Oregon. We have good approaches before we ever get to climb much so these skins have been great! They even climb pretty well in the spring when the corn snow comes and you don't really need a full skin if you are traversing a mountain.
Features:
  • 65% Mohair
  • 35% Nylon
  • 20% More packable(than comparable models)
  • 40 grams lighter (than comparable models)

Mountain Gear

Get half the skin, a lot of the climb and twice the glide with Black Diamond's GlideLite Mohair Mix Kicker skins. The mix is 65% natural mohair and 35% tough nylon for extra durability, natural water resistance, and a lighter, more supple skin that is compact for stuffing into a pocket or pack between laps. F09 Specifications based on size 65 mm.

Features:

  • Available in 15 mm increments from 50 to 80 mm
  • Get the best grip around with Black Diamond's proprietary Gold Label Adhesive that is formulated for a wide range of temperature and endures season after season use
  • Half-skin design rapidly attaches to your boards via a nylon strap and clean camlock buckle
  • Offering superior glide and traction with less weight, the plush mohair and nylon material benefits from the oil in the natural mohair fiber as it has inherent water-repellent capabilities - nylon adds extra durability

Marmot Mountain

Kicker skins are about 1/2 the length of a normal skin. They are perfect for off piste forays and rolling terrain although they will not climb nearly as well as a full-length skin. However, they are convenient, fit easily into a jacket pocket or hippack, and are lighter and attach to the ski with a simple nylon strap and camlock buckle. Sticky Ascension glue assures that they stay in place. Size them at least 3-4mm less than the midsection width of the ski to allow for the edge to be exposed.


Backcountry.com

For ultralight ski mountaineering and rando racing, the Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix Kicker Climbing Skin cuts ounces on the uphill. Designed for moving fast on lower angle terrain, these half skins feature a blend of mohair and nylon for lightweight traction and smooth glide. A camlock buckle and nylon strap secure the skin underfoot while you chug uphill.


Campsaver.com

The Black Diamond Glidelite Mohair Mix Kicker half skins are ultralight for moving quickly and efficiently over lower-angled terrain.

Features:

  • Available in 15 mm increments from 50 to 80 mm
  • Clean camlock buckle and nylon strap secure the skin underfoot
  • Mix of 65% mohair and 35% nylon
  • Redesigned to be more supple, as well as 20% more packable
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:65% mohair / 35% nylon
Recommended Use:Backcountry skiing
Weight:7.2oz (205g)
Weight per pair:7.2 ounces

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Size
5074.95
50 mm74.9574.95
65 mm74.9574.95
6574.95
70mm69.95
80 mm74.9574.95
8074.95

Legend

  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - Marmot Mountain

Notes:

Backcountry.com offers this product at $67.46, but does not provide any color/size information.

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