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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin
I am 5'6'' 140lbs and have 174cm K2 Coombas (135-102-121)...
By smilinglar1323919
Ranked #519 - Climbing Skins
October 13, 2009
I am 5'6'' 140lbs and have 174cm K2 Coombas (135-102-121) and I am looking at these G3 skins. Is it worth getting 130ish skins and trim them to cover the base wall to wall or should I go with a skin around 100mm that covers the base under foot. I do not want a boat to drag up hill, but at the same time want enough coverage not to slide back. Any thoughts?
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By Jack Wizo
Ranked #13 - Climbing Skins
December 19, 2009
go to black diamond's website- they have a video on how to trim them yourself. There's more to it than you think.
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By Mike Traslin
Ranked #3 - Climbing Skins
October 31, 2009
Trim it to the point to where just the edges are showing.
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By Alexander Klivecka
October 13, 2009
Get the skins that fit the widest part of your ski (except for some extreme fatties) and then trim down to the waist. You'll appreciate the extra coverage.
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Change me.