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Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix STS Climbing Skin

Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix STS Climbing Skin

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$159.95 - $174.95
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Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix STS Climbing Skin

Designed for longer tours and approaches, the Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix STS Climbing Skins give you 10cm of length adjustment to easily adjust to different skis in your quiver. The mix of smooth supple mohair and nylon trims ounces and packs easier than similar models, and redesigned tip and tail attachments hold strong until it’s time to make tracks.

Bottom Line: Light, packable, and fully adjustable.

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So does mohair have better traction, less traction or the same

So does mohair have better traction, less traction or the same as the synthetic skins. What are the pros and cons?

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August 26, 2009

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The general guideline is that compared to nylon, mohair has better glide, but less traction. My personal experience with 100% mohair skins has been that I couldn't tell the different in traction, but did notice enhanced glide in nice midwinter snow. Springtime and summer snow, no different in glide . . . but definitely wore down more quickly than nylon (which, in the case of Ascension, never seems to wear down). My expectation is that the mix will be a compromise between the two.

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August 29, 2009

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Tech Specs:

Material:
65% Mohair, 35% nylon 
Tail Attachment:
STS adjustable 
Weight:
1lb 8oz (696g) 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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