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Helio Carbon 104 Ski - 2025
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Shop Similar ProductsUltralight touring freedom with the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 Ski—versatile, floaty, and responsive
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Helio Carbon 104 has become my go-to touring ski. It’s light enough that I don’t feel weighed down on long climbs, but it still has the backbone to handle chopped-up descents. In powder, it floats easily, and on firm couloirs, the edge hold feels secure. I like how it never feels twitchy—just a reliable balance of uphill efficiency and downhill confidence."
Who It’s For
Dedicated Backcountry and Freeride Tourers:
Perfect for skiers who prioritize lightweight performance on the skin track but want confidence and versatility on the descent. Suited for intermediate to expert backcountry skiers seeking a ski that thrives in powder yet holds its own on variable alpine snow.
What It’s For
Backcountry Skiing with Powder Versatility:
Built to shine on deep days but versatile enough for firm spring snow, the Helio Carbon 104 is designed for ski mountaineering missions, long tours, and freeride lines. Its rocker/camber/rocker profile makes it adaptable across conditions.
Why We Like It
Lightweight Efficiency Meets Reliable Downhill Performance:
We like the Helio Carbon 104 because it blends a featherlight touring build with dependable downhill capability. The carbon layup keeps it stiff without extra weight, while the paulownia core and ABS sidewalls give it a damp, controlled feel. It’s a ski that climbs like a minimalist tool but skis like a confident freeride plank.
Details
- 104mm waist provides float for powder while staying versatile for mixed snow
- Ultralight paulownia core minimizes weight for long climbs and big missions
- Pre-preg carbon layup adds stiffness and downhill stability
- Early rise tip improves float and quick turn initiation in soft snow
- Camber underfoot maintains reliable edge hold on firm, variable conditions
- ABS sidewalls boost durability and torsional rigidity
- Titanal binding reinforcements ensure mount security for touring setups
- Raised tail with ABS protector adds skin-clip compatibility and durability
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- Length
- 160cm, 166cm, 172cm, 178cm, 184cm
- Dimensions
- [166cm] 130 / 104 / 117mm, [172cm, 178cm, 184cm] 131 / 104 / 118mm
- Turn Radius
- [166cm] 20m, [172cm] 21m, [178cm] 22m, [184cm] 23m
- Profile
- rocker / camber / rocker
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- paulownia
- Laminate
- carbon fiber, titanal
- Edge
- steel
- Base
- P-tex 4500
- Tail
- raised
- Binding Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- [pair, 166cm] 6lb, [172cm] 6lb 2oz, [178cm] 6lb 7oz, [184cm] 7lb 1oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, all-mountain skiing, freeride/powder skiing
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