Skin material
- Blend: A combo of nylon and mohair, these skins balance grip, glide, durability, weight and price
- Synthetic: Typically nylon or polyethylene plastic, synthetic skins are durable, provide great traction and are more affordable than mohair
- Mohair skins: Offer excellent glide, solid grip and are lighter than nylon skins
Climbing skin width
- Skins are sold in 5mm width increments
- Wider skins provide better traction, narrower skins save weight
- Maximum coverage: Choose skins about 5 mm narrower than the widest part of your ski.
- Save weight: Choose skins about as wide as your ski’s waist
Climbing skin length
- Skins are sold in length ranges to match ski sizes
- Use the tail attachment system to fine-tune fit
Read full article: How to Choose Climbing Skins and Backcountry Ski Accessories
