Black Diamond  Helio Carbon 88 Skis - 2025/2026

$824.95
Members get an est. $82.49 in rewards

Rack up the vert with Black Diamond Helio backcountry skis. An updated carbon layup keeps them light while improving damping, stiffness and flex for technical descents.

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Features

  • Updated pre-preg carbon fiber layup is combined with engineered paulownia wood cores and full-perimeter, 5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls
  • High-strength carbon fiber along multiple axes is combined with strategic amounts of high-strength E-Glass for toughness and damping
  • This layup is optimized for efficiency without giving up downhill performance; it maintains a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing
  • Toughened epoxy resin is added in precise quantities to ensure precise weight and consistent quality
  • ABS tail protectors have an integrated skin-clip notch to keep your skins secure on the way up (skins not included)
  • Technical 88 mm waist with early rise tips to improve floatation and trail-breaking efficiency
  • Titanal® binding mounting plates

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If you have questions regarding ski sizing, please visit a sales specialist at your local REI or contact us at 1-800-426-4840.
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Technical Specs

Best Use

Backcountry Skiing

Ski Terrain

Backcountry

Tip Width

152 CM: 119 millimeters

161 CM: 119 millimeters

170 CM: 120 millimeters

179 CM: 122 millimeters

Waist Width

88 millimeters

Tail Width

152 CM: 110 millimeters

161 CM: 110 millimeters

170 CM: 111 millimeters

179 CM: 111 millimeters

Sidecut Radius

152 CM: 16 meters

161 CM: 17 meters

170 CM: 18 meters

179 CM: 19 meters

Ski Camber

Full Rocker

Tail Type

Twin

Core

Paulownia wood

Bindings Included

No

Boot Sole Compatibility

Bindings Not Included

Gender

Unisex

Weight (Pair)

152 CM: 4 lbs. 10.1 oz.

161 CM: 5 lbs. 5.4 oz.

170 CM: 5 lbs. 11 oz.

179 CM: 5 lbs. 15.2 oz.

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