Go further, to that slope where you want to carve your track. Depending on how you think about it, skins, which are essential for moving freely in the backcountry, may be the most important part of your BC gear. What kind of climbing skins do the professional guides who run through the vast snowfields of nature evaluate as superior and use as their feet for traveling on snow?
*All prices shown include consumption tax.
BlackDiamond ｜Gliderite Mix FL
A mix of mohair and nylon. Lightweight and with excellent glide performance, this model is suitable for long tours.
The STS tail attachment is light and thin, and can be folded inward for easy storage when carried. Gold label adhesive has strong adhesion and can be repositioned repeatedly even in tough environments. Comes with an offset trim tool for easy side cutting work. The width is 110/130mm, and there are 4 sizes available.
mixed
mohair, 35% nylon
Width: 110/130mm
Length:
S=151-168cm, M=159-176cm
L=167-184cm, XL=175-193cm
¥30,800 (110mm) ¥33,000 (135mm)
◆Official website/ http://www.lostarrow.co.jp/blackdiamond
“The number one reason for trust is the good glue performance” | Infield Toyokazu Nakano
The main reason why I love BlackDiamond's ``Glide Light Mix FL'' is that I can trust its good glue performance. Even if you put them on and take them off many times throughout the day, you can rest assured that they will stick firmly to your skis. It is recommended as a first climbing skin as it can be used a little roughly.
We use a mohair/nylon mix for its balance of weight and glide, but if you need more grip, choose the nylon Ascension Skin.
Reviewer
Infield ｜ Toyokazu NAKANO
After 10 years of experience after moving to Myoko Kogen, he started "Infield" in 2006. Currently, he works as a backcountry tour guide and telemark ski instructor in the winter, and as a mountain climbing/trekking guide and sea kayak guide in the summer.
CONTOUR｜HYBRID PURE
Pursuing glide performance using only mohair. The unique design reduces the amount of materials used and succeeds in reducing weight. The point is that you don't need a cheat sheet because the adhesive surfaces can be pasted together.
100% Mohair
Width:
Length: XS(142)~XXL(195)
¥27,775 (115mm) ¥30,525 (135mm)
◆Official website/ https://www.whitetimetokyo.com/collections/contour
CONTOUR｜HYBRID MIX
A model with excellent durability and glide. Mainly suitable for the spring season as it does not absorb moisture in wet snow conditions. The adhesive surfaces can be pasted together and folded, making it easy to handle without the need for a sheet. Since the adhesive surface is not sticky, it does not leave marks on the sliding surface and does not require force when peeling off. The supple fabric makes it easy to store.
mixed
mohair, 35% nylon
Width: 115~135mm
Length: XS (145cm) ~ XXL (~195cm)
¥27,775 (135mm) ¥26,455 (115mm)
◆Official website/ https://www.whitetimetokyo.com/collections/contour
“Use two types of CONTOUR differently in the harsh winter and spring” | JUNRINA mountain service Atsushi Nagai
"Hybrid Pure" has a good glide and good grip during the harsh winter season. A highly durable "hybrid mix" for spring.
Even if the adhesive strength decreases, the adhesive strength can be easily regained with a special cleaner, which is very useful and useful. Also, it is very convenient that it can be pasted together and stored on site, and does not require a cheat sheet.
Reviewer
JUNRINA mountain service ｜ Jun Nagai
After quitting his job and working at Tateyama Raichoso, he underwent guide training and started activities as JUNRINA mountain service in 2010. Experienced in many overseas backcountry trips. In the summer and fall, he works as a mountain climbing guide mainly in the Alps and Joshinetsu, and in the winter and spring he works as a backcountry ski guide.
POMOKA｜FREE PRO
Light and compact nylon mohair
mix expert skin for freeride skiers
Formula POMOCA (nylon mohair mix)
GLIDE: 200Kal/h
GRIP: 45g/㎠
Width: 123mm ¥39,380｜140mm ¥42,680
◆Official website/ https://rexxam.com/POMOCA/
“Lightweight and compact”｜Niseko Mecca Hisataka Tanaka
It's lightweight, compact, and thin, so it's best not to walk on rocks.
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Niseko Mecca ｜ Hisataka Tanaka
In addition to climbing the mountains of Hokkaido, he also has experience overseas such as climbing and backcountry climbing in the Canadian Rockies and New Zealand. Guide business in Niseko since 2002.
"It's lightweight and compact..." | RIKI JAPOW GUIDE Chikara Nakajima
Anyway, it's light and compact, and the grip and glide are just right.
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RIKI JAPOW GUIDE | Riki Nakajima
Obtained CSIA instructor qualification in Canada and the first Japanese CFSA freeski instructor qualification. He has expanded his activities from free ski competitions to backcountry areas, and currently provides guidance and lessons based at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Ski Resort.
POMOCA ｜TOUR PRO
POMOCA's best-selling long
tour expert skin boasts high water repellency and
durability.
65% mohair/35% nylon
GLIDE: 213Kal/h
GRIP: 52g/㎠
Width: 120mm ¥39,380｜140mm ¥42,680
◆Official website/ https://rexxam.com/POMOCA/
“Good balance between climbing and descending performance” | Makoto Kuroda, Kuroda Mountain Guide Office
I don't recommend it for beginners, but if you step on it properly, it will provide traction and make it easier to climb, and on flat ground your feet will move forward, making it easier to walk. Even when you're skiing a short descent, you can go ahead of other people, which saves you labor. Good balance between climbing and descending performance.
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Kuroda Mountain Guide Office | Makoto Kuroda
With a small group of private guides, we will support you on a mountain trip full of originality that suits each level. We provide services that value not only skiing but also the spirit of travel.
Separate gloves for skiing and hiking｜Spur Akita Mountain Guide Service Mariko Sato
When choosing a sticker for the first time, this was recommended to me because it had a good balance between sliding and climbing, and I have continued to use it. I have used products from other manufacturers in the past, and when I compare them, I have had fewer troubles while hiking, and they are highly reliable. This is the only one I use now.
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Spur Akita Mountain Guide Service | Mariko Sato
I competed in alpine competitions until high school, and then moved on to basic skiing. Has participated in the All Japan Ski Technical Championship. For some reason, I became fascinated with mountain skiing, and with the aim of becoming a guide, I studied at the International Natural Environment Outdoor College (i-nac) and became a professional guide.
"Shunichi's balance between glide and grip" | TERUI DAICHI Daichi Terui
I use POMOCA's "Tour Pro". Shunichi has a good balance between glide and grip. Glue also has strong adhesion but is easy to remove, and by pasting the glued surfaces together, it prevents snow from adhering to the glued surfaces, leading to weight reduction. If you have weak strength, it will be easier to peel it off if you make it into a bellows shape.
Reviewer
Daichi Terui
While attending university, he aspired to become a mountain guide and studied under international mountain guide Hirofumi Ishizaka. Upon graduating from university, he became a certified guide by the Japan Mountain Guide Association. Since his early 20s, he has experienced heli-ski guide training in Northern Europe, mountain climbing in the European Alps, and ski touring.
“The guide can be used for many years no matter how often you use it”｜Masaaki Sato
There are other seals that are lighter and thinner, but they are durable. At Happo-one, the rocks are exposed and thin stickers will break, but with the Tour Pro you can walk with confidence. It can be used for many years even with the frequency of use by our guide business.
Reviewer
Masaaki Sato
Became familiar with skiing from an early age and gained experience in competitive and basic skiing, moved to Hakuba Village at the age of 20, and began to focus on backcountry skiing at the age of 24. After gaining experience at Port Snow Hakuba and Power Zone Hakuba, he became independent.
POMOCA ｜SPLITBOARD PRO
Light and compact nylon mohair
mix expert skin specifically for splitboards.
65% mohair/35% nylon
GLIDE: 200Kal/h
GRIP: 46g/㎠
Width: 145m
¥40,920
◆Official website/ https://rexxam.com/POMOCA/
“Pomoca is light and slippery”｜WARP Arima Arata
I think Pomoca is light and slips well, but the good thing about hybrids is that they don't use glue, so there is no problem with glue remaining on the running surface, and there is no need to replace the running surface, so make sure to maintain it properly. It can be used semi-permanently.
The disadvantages are that it can easily peel off due to moisture or dirt on the sliding surface, and you need to get used to using it to avoid getting wet or dirty when changing modes. If you carry a cleaner with you, you can fully recover at any time, and once you get used to using it, you won't need to carry a cleaner with you, but I always bring a cleaner with me when I go on a trip.
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WARP ｜ Arima New Arata Arima
In the 2002-03 season, he and his friends founded WARP, the first guide club in the water area. Active mainly in Tanigawa, Takeru, and Kagura areas. As a freeriding-based ski guide club, we continue to focus on developing the local area without focusing on peak hunting.
“Very lightweight and compact, convenient!”｜GRANIX mountain guide Satoshi Arakawa
Since splitboards have a larger seal area than skis, we chose something as lightweight as possible. This POMOCA "SPLITBOARD PRO" is not only extremely lightweight, but also very compact. Using a cheat sheet makes it more compact, but I also really like being able to stick the adhesive sides of the stickers together, which makes it more compact and lightweight. The glide power and grip power are just right and come in handy.
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GRANIX mountain guide | Satoshi Arakawa
Hoping they mainly operate in the mountainous areas of Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. In the summer, he works as a mountain climbing guide and shows around mountain areas in Japan. Guide experience: 13 years