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Black Diamond GlideLite Nylon STS Skins

Black Diamond GlideLite Nylon STS Skins description

Black Diamond Ascension GlideLite Nylon STS Skins cut weight and bulk from your backcountry load. Skinnier than a regular skin, the GlideLite has a Tractor-Print base which allows them to be folded even smaller, so you can easily stash them in your pocket at the end of a climb. The STS attachment system fits any tails out there, including twin-tips, and the reversible double-bar tip can be attached to a much wider variety of skis than ever before. The GlideLite Nylon STS Skins need to be on your skis or in your pocket for your next lightweight backcountry tour.

Skins work great on dry light snow and handle very well. I would not recommend for use in the heavier north west types of snow though. Pack down nice and small and have used for years and they work great!

Used these skins in Jackson Hole for 4 days and they climb great, easy on easy off. Skins will require AT bindings if planning on climbing steeper slopes.

I purchased the Glidelite's for my Volkl Karma's (New Zealand release with stiffening plates) powered by a set of Naxo 02's. The setup is a huge success, I am able to climb straight up, leaving my friends slipping out behind me. I love these skins. This was my first time cutting a pair, so I watched the video on BD's website, very informative, step by step instructions(the included instructions left some to the imagination). I did have a little trouble with the cutting tool, it was a bit flimsy, but it worked. The clip system is great I have not had any problems in the field after about 15 days out on them, in everything from rain soaked slush to fluffy dry powder. I would recommend you purchase the gob stopper wax with these, it's cheap, it will last a long time, and it will greatly help your forward glide, being one thing these skins lack in ease. I would not hesitate for a second purchase again.