Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 Ski
Whether heading out for a dawn patrol or extended outings in technical terrain, the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 is an intuitive ski that won't crush your quads. A layer of carbon fiber is paired with full-perimeter ABS sidewalls and a paulownia core for a responsive yet damp and stable ride. Slight rocker in the tip assists with float in soft snow, while an ABS tail protector helps keep the ski coming back for many seasons of use. If you're tackling big objectives or just racking up lots of days, the Helio Carbon 88 from Black Diamond will happily join in the fun.
- Rockered tip helps with trail-breaking and downhill duties in soft snow.
- Pre-preg carbon fiber construction is damp and balanced, with just the right amount of torsional stiffness.
- Paulownia wood core is light on the up and fun on the way down.
- Full ABS side walls offer excellent durability and help dampen rough snow conditions.
- ABS tail protector and integrated skin tab keep your skins from wandering off.
- Titanal binding mounting plate keeps your bindings securely attached to your skis.
Specifications | |
Lengths (cm) | 152, 161, 170, 179 |
Weight |
1050g [152] 1140g [161] 1230g [170] 1330g [179] |
Weight (pair) | 2100g [152] 2280g [161] 2460g [170] 2660g [179] |
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119-88-110 [152] 119-88-110 [161] 120-88-111 [170] 122-88-111 [179] |
Turn |
16m [152] 17m [161] 18m [170] 19m [179] |
Skin |
Round tip, reinforced flat-notch tail |
Specs Verified | Yes |
Design | |
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Minimal early rise, camber underfoot |
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Rounded tip, medium radius, flat tail |
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Flat sandwich with pre-preg carbon layup |
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Paulownia core, prepreg carbon fiber |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | Long distance touring |
Notes | Full sidewall construction has great edge hold |
Bottom Line | All-around ski for high-altitude adventures |
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