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How long are the straps included in the tail kit set?? Thanks
Contour Skin Parts
Tip & Tails is the name of a chute in Wolverine cirque, a prominent feature in the Wasatch range. It’s also the primary concern of skiers trying to fix skins to their skis. Contour makes several such kits that could be just what you need to skin to the top of that chute.
Tip Fix with Rivets - Simple buckle holder that accepts the Vario Buckles from 75mm to 115mm. Includes hammer rivets to semi-permanently affix to the tips of your skins.
Vario Front Clips – Tip attachment system that allows you to swap in various wire buckles and notch or hole adapters. The minimum buckle width is 75mm.
Vario Buckles – 50, 65, 75, 85, 95, 105, or 115mm square-wire brackets that slide over ski tips. Snap into the Vario Front Clips for a swappable system (75mm and wider), or just fold the skin over the buckle and add rivets or a Front Clip to hold 'em on.
Vario Z-Wire – Wire clip adapter for the Vario Front Clip that fits in K2/Fischer-style tip holes.
Folding Clips – 75-115mm clips that secure metal bracket tips and reinforce the folded skin.
Adjustable Tailclip Set – Adjustable strap & clip set with the rivets to hammer them on.
Tail Clips – Replacement tail clips for the Adjustable Tailclip set.
Tail Hook Set – Two flexible plastic clips and the rivets to attach them.
Shark Tail Hooks – Simple metal tail clips that can be attached by hammering teeth together.
Hammer Rivets - Front and back pieces designed to be hammered together. Use for affixing tips and tails to skin material.
Glue Tube – 75 milliliters of Contour’s finest spreadable stick-‘em. Please note this is for the traditional "Guide" skins and not the "Hybrid" skins.
Transfer Tape – The easiest way to revamp the glue on your Contour Guide skins. Just iron on, peel off, and watch them fly. *NOT* for Hybrid skins which you wash to refresh. Comes in 140mm and 68mm widths at 4m lengths.
Protective Mesh – 120mm or 140mm wide skin-savers. Also called skin-pro or cheat sheets, the mesh offers an easy-to-peel alternative to storing skins glue-to-glue.
Protective Foil – The grey textured backing that Contour Guide skins come prepackaged on which can be useful for long-term storage.
Skin Cutter - Straightforward and easy-to-use skin cutter.
Carry Bag – Simple Polyester bag to store skin, featuring nylon webbing handles and a spot for your name.
Microfiber Stuff Sack - Storage sack for your skins that includes a microfiber cloth on one side that offers a nice way to wipe off your ski bases before re-applying skins for a second lap.
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1/29/2021
1/30/2021
Hey Matthew,
From the beginning of the straps (near the rivets) to the end of the straps is right around 24cm. Thanks for the question!
From the beginning of the straps (near the rivets) to the end of the straps is right around 24cm. Thanks for the question!
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1/18/2021
Will the vario buckels fit Pomoca skins? I somehow lost one of the front buckles from my skin last weekend and it doesn't look like they are in stock in the Pomoca skin accessories. Thanks! My current one is 95mm long, so that was the one I was going to order here.
1/18/2021
Hey Tana,
Thanks for reaching out! These buckles will work with the current Pomoca tip attachment points.
Thanks for reaching out! These buckles will work with the current Pomoca tip attachment points.
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12/29/2020
For an 80mm wide ski (65mm at tip and tail) with tip holes, should I go with the Z-wires or 65mm Vario buckle attachment to be more secure? Also, for a 65mm tail with a 19mm notch should I use the slim or regular tail clip set? Thanks!
12/29/2020
Tim- If you can use the tip hole with a z clip i would do that it will be much cleaner tip. The tail clips are 39mm wide for both the difference is the slim tail clip has a narrower opening for thinner ski tails.
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12/27/2020
Is the application of the contour glue very different from the Black Diamond gold label?
Or is the process essentially the same
Or is the process essentially the same
12/28/2020
Hi Andrew, while the chemical formulas vary between brands, the application process remains the same!
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12/9/2020
Do the contour tail clips fit the Pomoca climb skins?
12/9/2020
Hey Christian, these Contour tail clips do not work very well on Pomoca rubber tail straps as the Pomoca tail straps are a bit thicker and wider than the Contour tail straps. However, we do have Pomoca tail clips available!
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3/14/2020
I am interested in potentially using the Contour Kids skins but ideally would like to be able to use the skins for several different ski lengths over a few seasons as my kid grows. My understanding is that these kids skins have no tail strap, but if I wanted to add a tail strap could I use the tailclip set listed here?
3/14/2020
Hey John, you can absolutely add the Adjustable Tailclip Set to those skins, and going without a tail strap will make it able to be used with more ski lengths!
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2/17/2020
Hello! I have the Sportiva skins from sourced from pomoca with the k2 z clip system. One of the tip clips broke off during a transition and was unfortunately left behind. Which of these products do I need to get to replace the clip? Thank you!
2/18/2020
Hey Shelby, wow, quite a number of ski companies involved in one product! We typically stock a Z-clip from Pomoca but are currently out of stock. Keep an eye on the Pomoca skin parts page for a re-stock if you'd like to grab a replacement.
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1/10/2020
Do these clips fit a Pomoca skins? Or what is of the strap these clips fit?
Thanks
Thanks
1/14/2020
John, the folding clips are used when just folding the skin over a buckle. Will hold the skin on better with a more finished look.
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12/5/2019
Is the "tip fix with rivets" priced as a pair or just one? Thanks
12/6/2019
Hey Ray, they’re sold as a pair!
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If you are part of the Skimo Co following, you probably enjoy going for big tours with race-style gear. What you very likely do not enjoy is having your ultra-lightweight skin setup fail. Adding these hooks to the back of your race-style skins gives you a bit more security and reliability, which is something I greatly appreciate when using lightweight gear in the mountains. Best of all, installing the Shark Tailhooks is so easy; just line the hook up in the position you want it and smack it with a hammer! I purchased one pair of Shark tailhooks last year, and I liked them so much that I bought another pair this year.
P.S. The shark tailhooks weight 8g per hook. Just in case anyone was wondering ;)
P.S. The shark tailhooks weight 8g per hook. Just in case anyone was wondering ;)
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5/11/2019
Atomic Backland 95 pre-cut skins, tail clips:
The bent sheet metal clips that came with these skins are very cheesy and have two little teeth that are supposed to grip the skin when the clip is crimped onto the tail. They keep coming off, bending, and generally being uncooperative. Would any of the other tail hardware you sell work on these? (thin white, hybrid) Thanks!
The bent sheet metal clips that came with these skins are very cheesy and have two little teeth that are supposed to grip the skin when the clip is crimped onto the tail. They keep coming off, bending, and generally being uncooperative. Would any of the other tail hardware you sell work on these? (thin white, hybrid) Thanks!
5/11/2019
Andrew, Yes, you can use the Tailhook set with rivets. They won't come off like the crimp on style.
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4/12/2019
How well do the velcro tip attachments work across skins? Do they only stick to the hair side? I can't imagine velcro sticking to the glue side?
4/13/2019
Hi Brian, these are just the prickly Velcro side, with tip buckles. They require the fuzzy side to be already sewn on the skin, like on the Easy kits from Contour.
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12/11/2018
Looking for a tail clip that works best for notch on a 2017 dynafit ski? Guessing either standard or narrow? Also, how wide of rubber strap are they designed for? Thanks
12/12/2018
Hey Kevin! Yeah, standard or narrow will work just fine. They're designed for their proprietary rubber straps though, are you using other straps for these tail clips? The Contour straps are much thinner than Black Diamond or Pomoca straps, so if you are using any other skins than Contour, it's definitely recommended to use the same tail clips that came with your skins.
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11/17/2017
Which side of the skin do the contour tail hooks attach? In other words, is the metal attachment piece on the glue side or the fiber side? Thanks.
11/17/2017
Hey Gregg, doesn't really matter too much, it'll work either way. I prefer to attach them on the glue side. It helps the skin peel off the tail a bit better and if the tail of your ski is pretty thick then attaching them on the glue wide will give you more height within the clip to work with. Sorry for the long answer. Short answer: glue side!
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3/8/2017
Are the adjustable tail straps stretchy?
3/8/2017
Hey Joe, yeah they have a bit of stretch to them, but not much.
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2/5/2017
A 3.5mm hole punch works well for punching the holes for the riveted tail hooks. You can likely find a revolving leather hole punch (revolving through multiple sizes) at your local big box hardware store.
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2/6/2016
I have some K2 skis and would like to use the holes in them to attach my skins. If I understand correctly, the vario front clip with the hole adapter will be the equivalent of the tip attachment that are on the skins that K2 sells? Do you also sell an equivalent to the tail clip that are on the K2 skins? if so, which one is it?
2/7/2016
Hi Martin, yes the hole adapter is designed to work in the K2 tip holes. The tail clips are the same as the Sportiva ones.
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1/7/2016
I ordered some 50mm buckles and the front clips, they don't seem to be compatible. Is there a different front clip that will take the smaller 50mm buckles or should I cut these front clips and rig it to work?
1/8/2016
Hi Matthew, 65mm is the skinniest supported by the Vario Frontclips. The 50s can be used by folding the skin over the bracket and sewing or riveting to itself. Happy to send you a return label for the clips.
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12/3/2015
I'm interested in the Contour Rubber Top Fix, replacement skin attachment for ski tips. My question regards the size/width of 85mm. Is that the width of the skin? Or, is that the width of the metal loop that attaches to the tip of the ski? Please advise.
thanks
thanks
12/3/2015
Hi Wil, that is the width of the metal bracket that attaches to the ski tip.
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