Black Diamond Helio 88 - Carbon Ski

Size - 178cm

MSRP - $829

The Helio 88 is an ultralight carbon fiber ski designed for high-altitude objectives and long-distance tours. The Helio's redesigned pre-preg carbon fiber layup has improved dampness and offers drastically reduced weight while maintaining balanced flex and solid edge control.

The perfect ski for high-altitude descents or any dawn-to-dusk day in the backcountry, the Black Diamond Helio 88 shaves grams without sacrificing performance. The Helio's improved pre-preg carbon fiber layup with ABS sidewalls adds dampness for a smoother ride and it's extremely light for long approaches and technical ascents. The Helio 88 also maintains a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down. Early rise in the tip and tail improves flotation and trail-breaking efficiency, and an ABS tail protector also has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep your skins secure.
Technical 88-mm waist with early rise tip and tail
Redesigned pre-preg carbon fiber layup offers improved dampness, torsional stiffness and balanced flex

-Ultralight engineered balsa flax wood core
-5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls
-ABS tail protector with integrated skin-clip tab
-Optimal use: 30% soft snow/70% hard snow
-Mounting with telemark bindings is not recommended

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