Hello, I have a pair of Volkl Nunataq climbing skins, made by Colltex (pic in link below). I would like to modify these so that they will fit a new pair of skis (Atomic Backland 100). They came up with the skin pin eyelet system, but this won't work for my new skis, which don't have eyelets. Will any of these work to convert my skins to work with the new skis? I assume I will need to remove the pin and add something like the "Hexagon Tip Clips". Will this work? Will the tail clips also need to be modified?
Thank you!
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Völkl-Nunataq-Skin-2016-Length/dp/B00B5RZVIS
Colltex Skin Parts
Skins are made of tips, tails, glue, and fur. Except the fur, these can all be replaced. Here is our current lineup of parts from Colltex, the makers of Colltex skins.
Ace Tip Attachments - Combining the security of a standard tip attachment with the speed and efficiency of a race-notch. The Ace installs like a normal tip attachment without having to adjust your tail strap. Pull on the red tab to pop the metal clip off the tip of the ski and then rip the skins from the tip without taking off your skis. Simpler and faster. Two tips and rivets are included.
Hexagon Tip Clips - Affix to the tips of your skins to secure on your skis. Sold in pairs and includes rivets.
Camlock+ Tail Kit – Two adjustable tail straps with Camlock+ clips and rivets to hold 'em on.
Camlock+ Tail Clips – Two plastic and metal clips that hold Camlock+ tail straps onto a ski. Straps not included.
Hexagon End Hook Kit - Tail fix for your skins, includes end clips, rivets, and molded tail straps.
Hexagon End Hooks - Replacement clips for the hexagonal end hook kit.
Adhesive Tube – Have your magic carpets lost their magic? Not to worry. Refresh with a new layer of glue. 75ml.
Protective Netting – Keep your climbing skin glue fresh and clean with protective netting. Sometimes called 'cheat sheets'. Two 95cm strips fit skins up to 140mm wide.
Carry Bag – Nice bag for storage and transport of climbing skin kits. Emblazened with Colltex logo.
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Questions & Reviews
12/1/2024
12/2/2024
Hi Ben, After cutting off that pin. You can actually add any tip clip system. The This Hexagon will work fine. The tail clip you have is fine.
The length of the old skin to new ski needs to be right. Since your are cutting the tip off, you can adjust length before attaching the new tip.
The length of the old skin to new ski needs to be right. Since your are cutting the tip off, you can adjust length before attaching the new tip.
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3/30/2024
Will the tail clips here work for the Salomon pre-cut skins? The photos here look slightly different from the ones on my skins. Thanks
4/1/2024
Hi James, can you post a photo of your tail clips? There were a couple different flavors of Salomon precuts over the years.
4/15/2024
See pics below - thanks
4/15/2024
See 2nd pic below thanks
4/18/2024
Hi James, those are the "Camlock+" tail clips, available in the drop list above.
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3/3/2024
Matt Wills
(used product regularly)
Beware of the hexagon tip clips. The metal is thin and not continuous. That grey piece of plastic forms the 'loop'. If you 'pull' your skins onto your skis using your skin clip, these will break. I broke both the same day after about a 8days of use.
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The ace tip attachments are money if you prefer a tip rip for your skins but don’t have skis with a notch and are not inclined to chop a notch in the tips. I have been using the ace attachment on contour skins on a pair of atomic backland 100s for multiple seasons and have been more than happy with how well they work.
One catch is they are best for square ski tips as opposed to rounded tips where they will likely slide off. I also added a small and thin strip of adhesive silicone on the inside of the ace tips attachments to keep the metal tip from sliding off of the ski and that worked really well. It was a bit Squirrley without the extra silicon strip.
One catch is they are best for square ski tips as opposed to rounded tips where they will likely slide off. I also added a small and thin strip of adhesive silicone on the inside of the ace tips attachments to keep the metal tip from sliding off of the ski and that worked really well. It was a bit Squirrley without the extra silicon strip.
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2/26/2024
Hi, I need a replacement camlock for Colltex skins. Mine are hard plastic and have a clip that locks onto the tail. They are in the picture below. Will the camlock+ tail clips work as a replacement?
If not, do you have a suggested alternative?
Thank you.
If not, do you have a suggested alternative?
Thank you.
2/28/2024
Hi David, the photo looks like a Camlock clip. The Camlock and Camlock+ systems are not cross-compatible as the straps differ in thickness.
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2/11/2024
Hi, in your original page for Colltex Whizz skins you state that the glue can be washed if it gets dirty. What do you use for washing it, and does it really improve the stiction? Thanks
2/11/2024
Hi Andy, washing with soap and water does seem to help if dirt is causing the lack of adhesion. The Acrylic tape does a full refresh to extend the skin's life.
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1/20/2024
Ace attachment for Solomon Mtn explore 95s? Cutting down an old pair of G3s from a bigger ski. I like the idea of the tip rip.
My concern is that the ace would slide sideways on the round Solomon tip?
Am I better off with the standard tip?
My concern is that the ace would slide sideways on the round Solomon tip?
Am I better off with the standard tip?
1/22/2024
Hi Caleb! I just tested it out. It is not a perfect fit, but it will work just fine with adequate tension and glue adhesion. Thanks!
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4/30/2023
Hi Folks. I have a set of Colltex skins precut and made for Salomon. I see under your Colltex parts page this item in the list: "Adhesive Tube – Have your magic carpets lost their magic? Not to worry. Refresh with a new layer of glue. 75ml". However, the glue does not appear in the drop down menu for ordering. Do you carry this Colltex glue, or can you recommend a substitute. Thanks, Jim
5/1/2023
Jim, we do carry that glue, unfortunately, we are currently out of stock. I have set up an email notification for you when more arrive. If you wanted to strip the skin of all its glue, you could slap on any glue. If you were planning on leaving the current glue and just touching up areas of the skin, you would want to stick with Colltex as other brands won't adhere as well to the Colltex glue.
5/1/2023
Hi Andrew. Thanks for the update. I also heard from Jeff through email and he suggested using the Ski Trab glue. Do you suggest I wait for the Colltex. To answer your question, I am just touching up.
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This is a review of the Ace Tip Attachment, which did come with rivets contrary to the description above. I replaced the tips of a pre-cut Blizzard skin for my Blizzard Zero G 95 skis with the Ace Tip Attachment. I did it so I could tip rip the skis without cutting a notch and so far so good. A little concerned with it staying in the notch, but through 4 transitions worked well and I was able to tip rip just fine. I will update if that changes. The only real negative was that the pull cord is different than what is pictured and is a little tough to get a good grip on it. The one in the image looks like it would be better.
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2/3/2022
I'm looking for front skin clips that will work with Atomic Backland HRZN Tech skis with a notch. Traditional brackets are not ideal with the HRZN tip. It looks like Ace Tip Attachments should work but might be fussy getting them centered so one side doesn't fall sideways into the ski's notch.
Colltex Skin clips EVO look like a perfect solution, are there any plans to add to your inventory in the future? Are there any other non-race non-rubber tip attachments that will work with a notch ?
Colltex Skin clips EVO look like a perfect solution, are there any plans to add to your inventory in the future? Are there any other non-race non-rubber tip attachments that will work with a notch ?
2/3/2022
Thanks for your question, Eric. Other than race-style tips, there are no tip attachments that will work with a tip notch, sorry about that! The 75mm Vario Buckle should sit nicely on the tip without interfering with the horizon tech, though. In terms of carrying more product from Colltex, definitely check back at the beginning of next season!
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I decided to apply the acrylate tape to my Colltex Clariden skins.
Application was nice and clean, no goop ;-).
Followed the instructions (including the unexpected step of leaving the protective backing on the tape until putting them in the skis, and really pressing the tape on firmly).
After first use, the adhesive started delaminating. In fact, after several uses, some of the original adhesive has peeled off!
I found this discussion online:
https://www.eagleskiclub.org.uk/forum/colltex-whizz-skins-re-gluing-experiences
where the user had the same issue, and was told by Colltex that you need to use skinsavers once you have applied the tape.
In their own application video, they specifically say you can store them skin-to-skin, just like stock.
Application was nice and clean, no goop ;-).
Followed the instructions (including the unexpected step of leaving the protective backing on the tape until putting them in the skis, and really pressing the tape on firmly).
After first use, the adhesive started delaminating. In fact, after several uses, some of the original adhesive has peeled off!
I found this discussion online:
https://www.eagleskiclub.org.uk/forum/colltex-whizz-skins-re-gluing-experiences
where the user had the same issue, and was told by Colltex that you need to use skinsavers once you have applied the tape.
In their own application video, they specifically say you can store them skin-to-skin, just like stock.
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1/5/2022
Will the Colltex Ace tip attachment work with most skis? Or are they for a specific pair? I have the Fischer Hannibal 106. Lastly do the skins need tail attachments to make the tips work?
Thanks
Thanks
1/5/2022
Steve- The ace tip will work on most skis. The only ski tips that might have issues are any that are more pointy in shape. Tail attachments are not needed for this tip to work. I think of the Ace tip as a substitution for cutting a tip notch in a ski to get a front tip rip.
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12/7/2021
I have a new pair of 0g 95s, and an old pair of pomoca skins that I'm hoping to refurbish (the glue), trim, and replace parts as needed to fit the 0G skis. Do you sell a tip attachment that would work with the new 0gs? I thought it would be fun to utilize the ski's unique tip...
Also, I want to re glue the pomoca skins. There seem to be a lot of glue's on the market now. Do you have a suggestion?
Thanks a lot.
Also, I want to re glue the pomoca skins. There seem to be a lot of glue's on the market now. Do you have a suggestion?
Thanks a lot.
12/7/2021
Hi Luke,
There is a tip that will fit in that notch Attivo tip. It is designed as a Tip pull skin, but you can use with the tail pull on that ski.
Use the Pomoca glue on the Pomoca skins.
There is a tip that will fit in that notch Attivo tip. It is designed as a Tip pull skin, but you can use with the tail pull on that ski.
Use the Pomoca glue on the Pomoca skins.
12/7/2021
brilliant. thanks a lot!
One follow up - does the attivo tip kit come as a pair? or do I need to buy two to do both skis?
One follow up - does the attivo tip kit come as a pair? or do I need to buy two to do both skis?
12/10/2021
Thanks for your question, Luke! These do come as a pair. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
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7/26/2021
Hi there - I lost the clips off the tail of my skins when manoeuvring under fallen trees yesterday (I didn’t realise until it was too late). What’s my best option to order replacements for these with shipping to Australia? Pic of my skins with clips before I lost them!
7/26/2021
Hey Josie, I'm sorry those tail clips disappeared! While we don't have that part (Camlock+ Tail Clips x2) in stock currently, I just set up an inventory notification for you, so you'll get an email as soon as we receive them. While this may not help much at the moment, I have heard of some folks adding a hammer rivet to the end of the tail strap to prevent runaway clips!
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3/21/2021
Do you sell the fur individually?
3/22/2021
Jason- I am assuming your plush on your skins is wearing out and you were looking for a replacement. Unfortunately, skins need to be replaced when the plush wears out.
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1/15/2019
Is the transfer tape ok for 10+ year old colltex mohair skins?
1/15/2019
Hey Steve! Yeah, it should be good!
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1/15/2019
Is this a glue for my skins, to iron on?
1/15/2019
Hey Steve! Definitely don't iron it on, but the tubed glue can be applied very easily with a credit card or scraper of sorts.
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12/28/2018
is the acrylate tape the same as th wizz tape
12/28/2018
Hi otto, yes it is! The product was originally called Whizzz.
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10/8/2018
How long are the tail straps? Have a 192cm ski and skins that were cut for a 186cm ski (and have one non-functional talk strap, which I will probably have to cut off); wondering if these will give me enough length. Thanks!
10/9/2018
And a related question: does the "Camlock + Tail Kit" cover a pair of skins, or just one? I.e. how many do I have to order for one pair of skis?
10/9/2018
Hi Todd, from the taper at the end of the strap to the curve near the t-shaped mounting area these straps have 8cm of length.
10/9/2018
Hi toddball, the Camlock kit does have enough parts for a pair of skis. I'm skeptical it has the length you need if you're cutting off existing tail clips and trying to extend it another 6cm.
10/9/2018
Thanks jbo. Could you recommend a different talk clip kit that would work? Maybe the BD STS kit?
10/10/2018
Hi toddball, the only "extra long" tail clip kit I can think of is the now-discontinued Voile kit which you could put 15" Voile straps into. You may still be able to find one, but note the tail clips are designed for very rounded tails and don't fit well on flatter tails.
The BD kit isn't super long, but you may be able to get it to work depending on how far you are from the tails currently.
The BD kit isn't super long, but you may be able to get it to work depending on how far you are from the tails currently.
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2/19/2018
how do I use the transfer tape. do I iron off the old glue?
2/24/2018
Hi Ginger, it's best to start with a clean layer of glue, so you want to at least do the paper-bag & iron method of removing the top layer of dirty glue. Then you can apply the tape. It comes with instructions as well!
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