The perfect backcountry ski for dawn patrol missions or all-day vert-racking tours through technical terrain, the Black Diamond Helio 88 shaves grams while improving the ski’s downhill capabilities. The Helio’s pre-preg carbon fiber layup is combined with an engineered paulownia wood core and full-perimeter ABS sidewalls for added dampness, while maintaining a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down. Early rise in the tip improves flotation and trail-breaking efficiency, and an ABS tail protector also has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep your skins secure.Features:- Glidelite Mix Helio Carbon Pre Cut Skins (Sold Separately)- Technical 88-mm waist with early rise tip- Pre-preg carbon fiber layup offers improved dampness, torsional stiffness and balanced flex- Engineered paulownia wood core- Full-perimeter 5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls- ABS tail protector with integrated skin-clip tab- Titanal binding mounting plateSpecifications:- Material: Optimal use 30% soft snow/70% hard snow- Construction: Performance Pre-Preg Carbon / Paulownia Wood Core / Full ABS Sidewall- Tail Style: 138 mm Low-Rise Semi-Rocker- Tip Style: 256 mm Rocker- Dimensions: 120-88-111- Turn Radius: 18 m- Weight Per Pair: 2.58 kg (5.69 lb)- Series: Helio Carbon
