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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Clipfix Skins

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Clipfix Skins description

For years, the Black Diamond Ascension Nylon ClipFix Skins have been the yardstick by which all other skins are measured. Now they have a reversible double-bar tip loop system so they will fit on an even wider variety of tips. The tried-and-true ClipFix tail attachment remains the fastest and most secure available. BD Ascension also gave their skins a glue-free strip down the center to make removing them at the top of a couloir much easier, so you can stop messing with gear and start skiing.

The clip fix system worked well when cut properly. I was recently touring with three others who had the clip fix. Two of them cut the length too long and the clips kept coming undone. Two of us cut them a hair short and they never came off for either of us. Bottom-line, cut them right and they work great. I also skied with another person who had Xscreams. The skins won't work well with a turned up tail.

Just returned from Mount Assiniboine (BC) very cold weather. I found the ClipFix Skins easy to trim (width-wise) and apply, and the directions basic. 4+. Ciao.

Want a skin that will take you up to places that are beyond your ability to ski down? Then Nylon ClipFix skins are for you! Careful adjusting of the tail assembly will assure that annoying catastrophic skin failure does not occur. I recommend buying the muy gordo skins and having a shop technician trim them down to a perfect fit. This will prevent aggravating slippage on the skin trail. The stylish purple hue will also distinguish you as a backcountry fashionista.