Climbing Skins: A Guide & Comparisons
Intro
Paul Forward: Boots, bindings, and skis for ski to
Climbing Skins
Colltex Clariden Climbing Skins
Colltex Clariden Climbing Skins
Blister’s Measured Weight per skin*: 209.6 g
*(pre-cut for 183 cm Scott Superguide 105 skis, using specialized tip hardware)
Pl
Big Sky Mountain Products Nylon Climbing Skins
Big Sky Mountain Products Nylon Climbing Skins
Plush: 100% Nylon
MSRP: $99 – $151 (depends on hardware and skin width)
Days Tested: 20
Test Locations: Teton Pa
2017-2018 G3 Scala LT Skins
G3 Scala LT Climbing Skins
Blister’s Measured Weight: 640 g each (cut for 188 cm long, 112 mm wide G3 SENDr 112)
Plush: 100% Nylon
MSRP: $179 – $189
Days…
Volkl Universal Vacuum Skins
Materials: Mohair and Nylon Hybrid
Stated Features:
- Glueless Vacuum technology
- Skin Pin tip attachment
- Tail clip and strap
MSRP: $239
Intro
Volkl makes “glu…
Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins
Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins
Size Tested: 100 mm width, “Medium’ length
Materials: 100% Mohair
Stated Features:
100% Mohair plush
Interchangeable tip connector…
G3 Scala Skin
G3 Scala Skin
MSRP: $215.95
Skis Used: ON3P Steeple 108, 184 cm
Days Tested: 29
Test Locations: NW Montana backcountry & Glacier National Park, MT; Rogers …
2016-2017 Climbing Skins Comparisons
It’s easy to get caught up in all the latest AT boots, skis, and bindings, while overlooking an important part of the touring equation: skins.
Where you tou…
G3 Mohair LT Skins
G3 Mohair LT Skin
Construction: 100% Mohair
MSRP: $195-$205
Introduction & Background
G3’s new Mohair LT skin builds on the success of their Alpinist serie…
2015-2016 Climbing Skins Comparisons
It’s easy to get caught up in all the latest AT boots, skis, and bindings, while overlooking an important part of the touring equation: skins.
Where you tou…
G3 Alpinist vs. G3 Alpinist High Traction Climbing Skins
G3 Alpinist vs. G3 Alpinist High Traction Climbing skins
Size:
• Alpinist: Extra Long
• High Traction Alpinist: Long
Ski / Boots / Binding: Salomon Rocker2 115…