Contour Cross Country Skins
Skinny skins for skinny skis. Yes, these are officially skins for (backcountry) cross country skis, but they can also be great for skimo missions with long approaches without much vert. Use the amazing mohair from Contour (the inventors of mohair skins) for great reliability when traversing and doing gentle climbs. On the durable side of mohair skins, these have sticky glue and will last as you glide your way to success. Of course, these are also perfect for wider cross-country skis when you’re plodding around the woods. The Contour Cross Country / Backcountry skins are a simple, affordable solution for getting around the snowy world.
- Adjustable tail clip comes installed and sits flush, even on rounded tails. 50mm only
- Folding clip lets you fold the skin over a square buckle and keep the tip in place.
- Alternate parts are available such as wider tip buckles and a clip for thicker tails.
- Includes a stuff sack.
Questions & Reviews
11/12/2024
I have some Fischer SBound 88s (not Excursion 88, no EZ dkin attachment) that are 68 mm at the waist. Would these skins be a good fit?
11/12/2024
My skis are 169 cm, so could I cut them?
11/12/2024
Hi Elizabeth,
For a ski that is 68mm at the waist, these will be a little skinny. That said, they will be enough for most skinning unless you are going up steep or frozen terrain, in which case they may lack for grip. You could cut them to length for your skis - just round off the tails, which will help them to not peel up when in place.
For a ski that is 68mm at the waist, these will be a little skinny. That said, they will be enough for most skinning unless you are going up steep or frozen terrain, in which case they may lack for grip. You could cut them to length for your skis - just round off the tails, which will help them to not peel up when in place.
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1/31/2024
I have a pair of Rossignol OT65 nordic skis, that are 165cm in length. (65 / 52 / 61) Would these skins work? Or would you recommend I have you cut a pair custom for me?
Thanks!
Thanks!
1/31/2024
Hi Jason! Most of the skin's characteristics would work well for your ski, other than the length. They are 210cm long and come with tail clips attached. Depending on your application, you could cut the tails off for length. If you are looking for more of a traditional skin to maximize grip in challenging nordic terrain, building a skin off the roll would be best. Send us an email at help@skimo.co and we can dive into the details and discuss the differences.
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1/29/2024
Would these skins work for Fischer 62 skis? I am doing a race that has a steep uphill section the is likely to be icy.
1/29/2024
Kara, They are 50mm wide, so they won't have full coverage at the waist. But for added traction on an XC ski, that should be fine.
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12/11/2023
Do you know the percentage of mohair vs nylon in these?
Thanks
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12/12/2023
Hi Justin, these are 100% Mohair.
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11/30/2023
If I put QTY = 1, do I get 2 skins or 1 skin?
11/30/2023
Hi Taylor,
Order a quantity of one for one pair of skins!
Order a quantity of one for one pair of skins!
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11/30/2023
How does the skin glue do over kick wax? Will blue swix kick wax foul the glue?
11/30/2023
Hi Taylor,
We would not recommend using skins over kick wax - we would expect that you would end up having issues with the glue. Should be okay over scales.
We would not recommend using skins over kick wax - we would expect that you would end up having issues with the glue. Should be okay over scales.
2/6/2024
I've never had a problem using skins (by coltex, black diamond, Pomona) directly over blue kick wax...but I wouldn't trust them over anything softer/warmer. Just my two cents, this is also common practice in the Nordic countries.
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11/25/2023
I’m looking for a climbing or kicker skin for skis with side cut 83-62-70. Would this product work? Would alternate parts be needed to attach to my skis?
11/26/2023
Dan,
For touring skins we typically size them to the widest part of the tail. By that measure, these would be a bit narrow, but they might work depending on how you want to use them. For mellow fire roads and other long flattish approaches, these would work great. For anything steeper, maybe consider building some race skins. We have the material on the roll here, I'd go with 59mm or 62mm depending on how much grip you want. You can add race tips, or rivet/sew a metal tip bracket on. If you'd like, shoot us an email at help@skimo.co.
For touring skins we typically size them to the widest part of the tail. By that measure, these would be a bit narrow, but they might work depending on how you want to use them. For mellow fire roads and other long flattish approaches, these would work great. For anything steeper, maybe consider building some race skins. We have the material on the roll here, I'd go with 59mm or 62mm depending on how much grip you want. You can add race tips, or rivet/sew a metal tip bracket on. If you'd like, shoot us an email at help@skimo.co.
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10/30/2023
Hello, I'm skiing across Greenland next year and I'm in need of skins for my Asnes Amundsen BC skis (208cm, 67 57 62). Please recommend a skin. Thank you
10/30/2023
Hello Brian,
Wow, good luck!
For what we carry, this would be the skin in the 50mm width.
These are full mohair. If you want a more durable mixed Mohair/ Nylon skin , you/we can custom make a pair. And would say for a trip like this, taking two pair would be necessary. If you want to look into a custom set, email us at help@skimo.co
Wow, good luck!
For what we carry, this would be the skin in the 50mm width.
These are full mohair. If you want a more durable mixed Mohair/ Nylon skin , you/we can custom make a pair. And would say for a trip like this, taking two pair would be necessary. If you want to look into a custom set, email us at help@skimo.co
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10/11/2023
Are these useful on typical backcountry skis for long flattish road approaches or frozen lakes? Sometimes I'm able to skate ski if the snowmobile roads are groomed really well but typically I'm forced to just skin normally, which is a real bummer over distances like 5 miles. I'm wondering if using a pair of skinnier skins would allow me to glide better. I come from a nordic skiing background so I have the technique to glide well if my gear allows me. How steep of a slope can you go up with these?
10/11/2023
Hi Kyle,
That is indeed the recommended use for these skins! Long, mostly flat approaches where glide is a priority. They will not be ideal for side-hilling on snow that is any sort of firm as they will not cover the bases of most skis. So in terms of a steepness limit, think anything that will require switchbacking or heel risers.
That is indeed the recommended use for these skins! Long, mostly flat approaches where glide is a priority. They will not be ideal for side-hilling on snow that is any sort of firm as they will not cover the bases of most skis. So in terms of a steepness limit, think anything that will require switchbacking or heel risers.
10/11/2023
Kyle, going with a Skinny skin, about half the waist width, is a popular way to go faster on a long flat. With a Nordic background, you should do great. With fresh snow and the ski flat to the track, you should be able to go up a fairly steep grade. If icy, good technique will be harder on a slope.
10/11/2023
Thanks! Would I need a different tip attachment for my 105 underfoot skis? I also have 85s.
Is this better than buying 100 cm of skin material off the roll (enough to cover the underfoot part of the ski) and buying tip attachments and installing them? No tail attachment then but maybe slightly better glide because it's not full length?
Is this better than buying 100 cm of skin material off the roll (enough to cover the underfoot part of the ski) and buying tip attachments and installing them? No tail attachment then but maybe slightly better glide because it's not full length?
10/14/2023
Hi Kyle, it depends on the shape of your tip, but there is a good possibility you would need a wider tip buckle. With this kit you would need to replace a rivet to replace the tip buckle. It's an open debate whether skinnier or shorter works better for glide, of course the answer is it depends. With a skinny skin, you can center it and skate really well on your edges but then have a tough time climbing some features. With a shorter skin, you can lean back to glide on your tails but that doesn't really help in the flats.
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5/16/2023
Hi, I have two sets of skis I'm thinking of outfitting with these 1) 210 long x 60mm-50mm-55mm, and 2) 169 long x 68mm-60-mm-65-mm. Do you recommend the 50mm skins for both, or should I get the 38mm for the 210's with the 50 mm center width?
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
5/17/2023
John, You should get the 50mm for the 50mm wide skis. If you want some edge at the waist uncovered, you can trim it off. But for an XC ski, it should probably be OK as is.
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1/28/2023
How adjustable is the tail. Will these fit 205 or 210 Fischer Transnordic 66?
1/28/2023
Hi fsv, there's about 20cm of adjustment in the tail strap. The entire skin length can be made shorter by moving the tip bracket lower, folding, and trimming the excess skin. It's got a nifty tool-free clip that holds the skin tightly around the tip bracket.
So it can be adjusted shorter to fit a 205/210 ski easily.
So it can be adjusted shorter to fit a 205/210 ski easily.
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1/28/2022
I have a waxless cross country ski that is slightly contoured and a max width of
63 mm can I use the 50 mm for it.
63 mm can I use the 50 mm for it.
1/28/2022
Ron,
Those should be a fine match as long as the ski isn't any skinnier than about 52mm at it's slimmest point.
Those should be a fine match as long as the ski isn't any skinnier than about 52mm at it's slimmest point.
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12/27/2021
Can the 50mm x 210 Contour Cross Country Skins be cut down to a shorter length?
12/27/2021
Hi John,
Yes you can! Simply remove the folding clip, unfold the skin from the vario buckle (fancy name for the tip loop), and trim away. For other skin build questions, feel free to reach out to help@skimo.co!
Yes you can! Simply remove the folding clip, unfold the skin from the vario buckle (fancy name for the tip loop), and trim away. For other skin build questions, feel free to reach out to help@skimo.co!
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11/21/2021
What is the width, length of these skins?
Thanks,
Molly
Thanks,
Molly
11/21/2021
Hi Molly, the width is the first number in the drop list. We are currently stocking the 50mm wide skins.
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