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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

Item #GGG0182 | 140 in Stock

Looking for a skin that glides decently on the flats without...

By Ranked #179 - Climbing Skins January 29, 2012

Looking for a skin that glides decently on the flats without giving up too much traction on steeper sections.

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By Backcountry.com Vendor Rep Ranked #1 - Climbing Skins February 2, 2012

If you truly want good glide, get either a mohair/nylon mix or a pure mohair. Both G3 and BD make the mix. BD makes a pure mohair. Or you could go with one of the European companies that specialize in mohair, e.g. Pomoca or Coll-Tex.

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By Ranked #4 - Climbing Skins January 30, 2012

Either this or the BD Ascension skins would be great.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
synthetic 
Tail Attachment:
tail clip and strap 
Bag Included:
yes 
Weight:
(x-short) 14.5-23.2 oz, (short) 15.2-24.5 oz, (medium) 15.9-25.8 oz, (long) 16.6-27.1 oz, (x-long) 17.3-28.5 oz 
Recommended Use:
alpine touring, ski mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
60 days 

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