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Karhu XCD Guide Backcountry Skis
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Karhu XCD Guide Backcountry Skis

Item # 791370

$339.95

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Big, fat skis are all the rage, but those portly boards weigh a ton and can put a serious damper on your touring. Shed weight while maintaining downhill performance with the Karhu XCD Guide skis.

  • Featuring the grippy Omnitrak® NoWax® positive base pattern, the Guide ski lets you leave unwieldy climbing skins at home while you efficiently tour up slopes
  • Omnitrak® NoWax® positive base pattern features round, spaced scales in transition zones for efficient glide, and sharp, tight scales underfoot for excellent grip
  • Lightweight paulownia wood core with maples stringers creates an agile ski with a smooth, even flex
  • 50mm carbon powerband is laminated above the core to increase longitudinal stiffness without adding cumbersome weight
  • Specially tuned single camber balances the blend between tourability and turnability for efficient travel in backcountry terrain
  • Progressive sidecut varies the shape along different parts of the ski—more aggressive in the tip, less aggressive in the tail
  • The progressive sidecut results in confident, quick initiation in hard snow and easy release in crud and powder
  • 78mm waist and 109mm tip create great soft-snow performance
  • Full metal edges help you carve turns on hardpack snow and icy slopes

Please note: Karhu products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses. Sizing charts are a general guideline designed for the average skier. When selecting a size, please keep in mind that there could be additional factors that can affect which size would best suit your needs. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding ski sizing, please contact us at 1-800-426-4840. Please note: Karhu products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 791370

Karhu XCD Guide Backcountry Skis Specs

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Suggested useBackcountry
Top sheetCap
CoreWood
BaseWaxless
Sidecut109/78/95 millimeters
Metal edgeYes
Lengths (cm)165, 175, 185, 195 centimeters
Weight per pair(185cm) 1,311 grams
GenderUnisex

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