The Hybrid glue system from Contour solves the stickiest skin problem. That is designing a glue strong enough to adhere to the backing but not so strong that you can’t separate a skin from itself. Contour achieved this goal by using multiple layers of glue. An especially sticky formula rests against the skin which is covered in another layer of less tacky glue that keeps the interface manageable. The resulting Hybrid glue system is easy to use and reliable. It’s also easy to maintain, since you can simply wash the skin with detergent to refresh the stickiness. Attached to the fancy adhesives is a mix of fibers that also blend multiple goals: grip, glide, and durability. This is achieved with Contour’s signature mohair woven with some rugged nylon. The Hybrid Mix skins offer the benefits of newer glue formulas with the reliability of traditional fare.
Hybrid glue technology offers good adhesion even in low temperatures.
Glue is easy to pull apart and can be washed to refresh the tack.
65% mohair / 35% nylon blend is a good all-around fiber formula.
Attached adjustable tail clips fit securely on just about any ski out there.
A wire bail tip attachment keeps things simple and reliable.
Two included cleaning wipes help refresh the adhesive side.
Also includes a carry bag and a trimmer for customizing the side cut.
Backing foil has a center strip for mess-free trimming.
* Please note the kits labeled Universal (without a length range) come without the tips attached so you can cut them to any length.
Skin Size
Tip Bracket Width
115mm
85mm
135mm
95mm
Update 2020/21: Contour changed out the tips to be sleek metal buckles that are permanently riveted on (previously they used Vario tip hardware with swappable buckles). They also changed to an offset-style cutter which doesn't require repositioning the skin between cuts like the previous letter opener.
Hi Guys- Any chance you have Contour Hybridmix for the Voile Hyper V8s I bought last week? They are 181cm. What do you guys think about the Contour 2-strip skin for wide skis? Are they a hassle to put on? Are they much lighter? How does grip compare? Thanks - Chad
Chad- We dont have the correct size left for you but we do have the Atomic Hybrid multifit kits which would work, using the same Hybrid glue. The split skins are a hassle to deal with outside of your living room. Grip is going to be less with the splits as well.
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3/3/2019
Question from
Tobias
Greetings. I have 176 long Hannibal skis. Will the 115 mm 161-168 cm model be long enough?
Hi, I bought these Hybrid Mix skins from Skimo and they have been awesome. Was getting some glopping in new snow at around freezing last week. Figure some kind of wax will help this issue. I see the liquid wax and bar wax from contour. Can I assume the liquid is more a general purpose glide wax, and the bar is for glopping? Thanks for any guidance
Hi Paul, both waxes have their place. I like to use the liquid as a pre-treatment to help with glide and prevent saturation and the bar wax as a field treatment when glopping becomes a problem.
4/10/2018
Answer from
Paul L
Thanks Nate..figured that might be the case...so i bought them both! And as far as how much to use...I suppose I'll just "know" by feel?
Hey Paul! To reflect current stock, I'd go with the 120m x 169-176cm as that will give you full coverage tip to tail, but ideally the 110mm width would be the one I'd go with to optimize glide, especially while breaking trail.
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7/30/2017
Question from
Kai
I've got some new skis coming; 131/99/111 178's. Can you suggest the correct size?
Hi Kai, the 110 Universal kit will be a nice balance of grip and glide. Full coverage in the tail where it's most important but leaving some base exposed near the tip for glide.
Hey Paul, we got the majority of our skins replenished at the beginning of this season so whatever the latest version Contour has available in the US is what we've got on the shelves!
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11/30/2015
Question from
ken
what do a pair of 110mm wide, 180 cm long skins weigh?
