Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 Skins
The 'Free' in 'Free Pro 2.0' is there because these skins are so light, you might become confused while skinning and believe that you've floated free from the constraints of gravity. The Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 skins are a 70/30 mohair blend sewn onto an ultra-thin, ultra-packable backing material. Sprinkled with Pomoca's industry-leading waterproof coating and shipped with a traditional tip basket and elastic tail strap, these skins have turned heads throughout the ski world and have inspired many ski mountaineers to make the switch to pink skins. Pomoca set out to build a skin that would appeal to ski mountaineers with a lighter weight, and appeal to freeskiers with a wider width. The Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 ticks all the boxes you need to summit a mountain in the morning and charge a spine in the afternoon.
- At 123mm or 140mm wide, these skins fit the fattest powder skis and come with a quick trimming tool to customize for the most efficient skinning experience.
- Grams add up, and with that in mind, Pomoca used SSL (Safer Skin Light) membranes, cutting roughly 12% or 60-75g of weight from each pair of skins.
- Pomoca Ever Dry 2.0 is more environmentally friendly than the original Ever Dry, and coats the entire skin in a hydrophobic layer.
- The metal Fat Lock tip clip fits any ski, and doesn't require a pinhole or notch -- it just clips over the front of the ski.
- Ultra-thin backing material means the skins pack down into a tiny package that fits in many jacket pockets.
- The way Pomoca weaves their fibers ensures longevity, glide and most importantly, grip.
- A 90mm elastic strap on the tail of the skin adjusts easily for length and offers reliable hold.
Update 2020/21: The skins are now made with redesigned Click Lock tip attachments and tail hooks that enhance durability and versatility. Packaged in a cool new zippered case, these skins have the same climbing prowess and amazing glue that one expects from the Pomoca name.
Update 2024/25: Pomoca is slowly rolling out some new tip & tail hardware on updated Free Pro skins. For this season, you still have the choice of lighter plastic tail clips on these 2.0s.
| Specifications | |
| Weight per skin (with backing) | 240g [123mm x 155-170] 250g [123mm x 165-180] 286g [140mm x 165-180] 304g [140mm x 175-190] |
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Questions & Reviews
These are great skins. Ripping & stowing them is a breeze. By making several things more efficient, they reduce fatigue and facilitate big vert days. Grip is probably the biggest weakness, but it's more than offset by glide, low weight, ease of removal & packability. Stitching started to come apart after 125-50k, though it's gradual and I could get 200-250k out of a set before replacement or significant work.
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3/8/2025
I recently started using a new pair of Pomoca Free Pro 2.0s and they stick so much I have a hard time pulling them off my bases while wearing them. I've used Climb Pro S-Glide for the last 9 years and I like how easy they are to pull yet always stay on no matter what.
The Free Pros are TERRIBLE in comparison as they are way too sticky. Do they have different glue or do I have a bad batch? Is this a known thing that they stick so much?
The Free Pros are TERRIBLE in comparison as they are way too sticky. Do they have different glue or do I have a bad batch? Is this a known thing that they stick so much?
3/9/2025
Hi Terry, Pomoca switched to a CF (cold formula) glue in North America some years ago. It's possible your first pair pre-dated that change, or they glue has just become less sticky over time due to everyday contamination. All the Pomoca branded models use the same glue formula so it's not a case of Free Pro vs Tour Pro, for example. There are less sticky adhesives out there like Hybrid & Smart Glue.
3/10/2025
Thanks for your reply, jbo ! Good to know that Pomoca uses the same glue on all their skins. I own literally 5 pairs of Climb Pro S-Glide, the last ones purchased 2 years ago. I bought the Free Pros as they are lighter and wanted to try them despite their being less durable.
The Climb Pro S-Glides are the best skins I've ever had the pleasure to use! I've reglued a couple pairs with cans of Pomoca glue I got from Europe, so I'm pretty familiar with the glue. So weird that these new skins are too sticky. Pomocas typically stick exceptionally well no matter what yet are VERY easy to pull. I've used G3 and BD skins since 2006 and will never go backwards to either brands.
If this excessive stickiness persists I'll probably reglue the Free Pros. I'm thinking I got a bad/weird batch of glue!
The Climb Pro S-Glides are the best skins I've ever had the pleasure to use! I've reglued a couple pairs with cans of Pomoca glue I got from Europe, so I'm pretty familiar with the glue. So weird that these new skins are too sticky. Pomocas typically stick exceptionally well no matter what yet are VERY easy to pull. I've used G3 and BD skins since 2006 and will never go backwards to either brands.
If this excessive stickiness persists I'll probably reglue the Free Pros. I'm thinking I got a bad/weird batch of glue!
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2/19/2025
Which size would you recommend for JSkis Escalators sized 132 - 102 - 123?
2/19/2025
Hi, the 123mm would be perfect! Generally speaking, having the tail covered is all you need. The tip/shovel is less important for grip and going narrower will help with glide and packability.
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I have several pairs of these for all of my skis at this point. They are my preffered skin because of how easily they glide, how reliable the glue is and how tightly this specific Mohair packs down. For the glue... on a trip to denali, the two pomoca users on the trip were the only folks that did not have a complete glue failure as temps dropped.
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12/8/2024
Do the 24/25 skins still have the perfume smell?
12/9/2024
Hi Jason, no, thankfully Pomoca stopped adding those scent packets.
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11/26/2024
Hello,
I have a pair of Bent 120's. They are 184 cm. Would the 123 x 185-200 size fit these ski's?
I have a pair of Bent 120's. They are 184 cm. Would the 123 x 185-200 size fit these ski's?
11/27/2024
Hi Josh,
Not quite. I am not sure if the length would work - you'd have to try it to be sure. If it did, you would have plush reaching basically all the way to the tail. But additionally, 123mm would not be very much coverage on such a wide ski. I would opt for the 140mm width, and ideally the 175-190cm length, which we do have in stock in the updated Free Pro.
Not quite. I am not sure if the length would work - you'd have to try it to be sure. If it did, you would have plush reaching basically all the way to the tail. But additionally, 123mm would not be very much coverage on such a wide ski. I would opt for the 140mm width, and ideally the 175-190cm length, which we do have in stock in the updated Free Pro.
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11/19/2024
Hi,
I have a pair of Atomic Backland 109s in 184cm.
What size should I choose? Thanks!
I have a pair of Atomic Backland 109s in 184cm.
What size should I choose? Thanks!
11/20/2024
Hi Max,
I would recommend the 123mm width, 175-190cm length!
I would recommend the 123mm width, 175-190cm length!
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9/29/2024
I have the Atomic Bent 110 2023 (133-110-124) 180 cm.
Should I go with the 123mm or the 140 mm?
Should I go with the 123mm or the 140 mm?
9/29/2024
Hi Michael, I would recommend the 123mm which gives you full coverage in the tail...the important part, and be cleaner when you fold them glue-to-glue.
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3/27/2024
What size would you recommend for skis that are 170 cm (131 mm - 106 mm - 121 mm)? I was thinking 123 mm in a medium (165 - 180 cm).
3/28/2024
Jon,
Yep, 123mm x 165-180 would work great!
Yep, 123mm x 165-180 would work great!
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I was suspicious of the grip of these skins at first but they've been great, even on relatively steep refrozen skin tracks. The glide is excellent after a day or two break in period as well - you'll out-glide your friends and catch your breath on those annoying rolling approaches.
The packability is pretty incredible too - they fit in my jacket pockets even though they're cut for 185 long x 108 mm skis! The pomoca glue is also the perfect stickiness and has yet to let me down.
Only downside is pomoca ships them with this smelly potpourri stuff. I am a scentless laundry detergent kind of guy so I really didn't appreciate it but a lot of people like it.
The packability is pretty incredible too - they fit in my jacket pockets even though they're cut for 185 long x 108 mm skis! The pomoca glue is also the perfect stickiness and has yet to let me down.
Only downside is pomoca ships them with this smelly potpourri stuff. I am a scentless laundry detergent kind of guy so I really didn't appreciate it but a lot of people like it.
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3/18/2024
I am trying to determine what size skin for my K2 Wayback 106 mens skis (2024 model). The dimensions are 132 - 106 - 121. They are 179 cm in length.
3/18/2024
Hi Ian,
For width, you will want the 123mm option. For length, you could go with the 165-180cm or the 175-190cm. Either will work, you will have more coverage with the longer skin, and more tail strap to grab for tail rips. Conversely, you may get a bit better glide, and less skin material, with the smaller skin.
For width, you will want the 123mm option. For length, you could go with the 165-180cm or the 175-190cm. Either will work, you will have more coverage with the longer skin, and more tail strap to grab for tail rips. Conversely, you may get a bit better glide, and less skin material, with the smaller skin.
3/18/2024
Hello, so the 132mm width on the front of the ski won't be an issue with the 123mm option? If so, why not?
3/18/2024
Not at all! You do not need full coverage at the tip of the ski. Your grip mostly comes from underfoot, and besides, with a ski like the Wayback, the ski is rockered in the front and so the tip will not even contact the snow normally. For general use, we recommend matching the width of the skin to the width of the tail, minus a few millimeters for the edges. If you go wall-to-wall at the front, you will also have more glue overhanging the sides when you fold the skins glue-to-glue, which can be annoying.
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3/10/2024
I am looking for skins for my backland 100 . The length is 172 cm . Which one should I choose
3/12/2024
Hi Junshu! The 123mm x 165-180cm is the size for you. Thanks!
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1/9/2024
Hi all, I am trying to figure out sizing for the skins to get for some Line Pandora 104 skis with 165cm in length and width dimensions of 137/104/121 mm?? Would the 123mm x 165-180 be too big or should I go with the 123mm x 155-170 be a better chose? I figured the 140mm would be too big and require trimming the entire length...I am worried the 123mm isn't enough coverage. Advice would be much appreciated.
1/10/2024
Hi Courtney! For your ski, I'd suggest the 123mm x 155cm-170cm. This size would provide enough tail to grab and rip from and reduces the overall amount of skin material when compared to the 165cm-180cm. The 123mm will provide plenty of coverage. Thanks!
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12/25/2023
What size skin for this model do I need to order for the Salomon MTN 96 Carbon (174 length) and Salomon QST 106 (181 length) for some reason i get super confused with skins! Appreciate the help!
12/25/2023
Hi Fede, for either ski the 123mm wide version is sufficient. Then it's just a matter of slotting the ski length into the skin's length-range. 165-180 for the 174 and 175-190 for the 181. Happy skinning!
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12/9/2023
Howdy, what size would you recommend for the K2 wayback 88 in 174cm (121 - 88 - 109)? The medium (165-180) skin feels like the right length but 123mm feels overkill for width. Would 100mm in another model be better? Thanks,
Will
Will
12/9/2023
Hi Will,
Free Pro is great stuff. We may not have it here, but we can build you a skin with 100mm Free Pro! Just shoot us an email (help@skimo.co) with what you want and we can set that up for you. Or, you can order the appropriate tip and tail fixes, and build it yourself. Overall, I agree that 123mm width would be too much for that ski.
Alternatively, if you want to stick with a trim-to-fit Pomoca, the Climb 2.0 is available in 100mm width.
Free Pro is great stuff. We may not have it here, but we can build you a skin with 100mm Free Pro! Just shoot us an email (help@skimo.co) with what you want and we can set that up for you. Or, you can order the appropriate tip and tail fixes, and build it yourself. Overall, I agree that 123mm width would be too much for that ski.
Alternatively, if you want to stick with a trim-to-fit Pomoca, the Climb 2.0 is available in 100mm width.
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8/5/2023
Hi I’m looking to get a set of these skins for my faction la machine mega 178s I’m guessing to go with the 140 x 175-190 size then trim as needed … would that correct ?
8/6/2023
Hi Mike, that would certainly give you full coverage and max grip. If you prefer a little less material (more packable, more glide), you could go as small as 123 x 165-180 which would still be full coverage in the tail where it's most important. The strap would be on the short side, the longer length would give you more to grab for a skis-on rip.
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2/24/2023
Hey guys, will the 175-190cm length fit on a 192cm ski? I'm not worried about skin coverage under the tail, but obviously need to strap to be long enough. Cheers, Tom.
2/25/2023
Hi Tom, it can depend on the tip shape of your ski. A very blunt nose might keep the skin more forward, though you can swap tip buckles to adjust where it sits.
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I got these skins for my Voile V8s, mostly because I was looking for something packable that grip enough for powder days. These skis certainly delivered on the packability, and they more than hold up to any sort snow! I absolutely love these skins, the material is thin but apparently very durable. They pack smaller than my Voile skins (also made by pomoca) cut to a 95mm waisted ski (for comparison, my V8s have a 115mm waist). I really have to search for something objectively negative to say. The only potentially negative would be that they don't rip as easily as my voile skins since the material isn't as rigid. That said, I can still rip them with my skis on, just not as smoothly. BUT, these pack sooooo much smaller! I also think -- with no way to prove it -- that since the backing material is thinner, it gives you a better edge contact when you need it most. I plan to use this skin exclusively from now on and it will replace my others as they wear out. Great grip, great glide, immensely packable, and the hot pink is pretty cool too.
BTW, I have used these on icy conditions as well and they performed just fine.
BTW, I have used these on icy conditions as well and they performed just fine.
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1/6/2023
Hey. Can anyone provide some insight on grip comparison between the free pro and the climb pro s-glide? I understand the climb pro s-glide should grip a bit better than these but I'm having a hard time finding any experience or elaboration on it.
I tour in the northeast and while I've been touring for over a decade and am not new to skinning technique, there are always some tricky ascents while searching for new zones.
I tour in the northeast and while I've been touring for over a decade and am not new to skinning technique, there are always some tricky ascents while searching for new zones.
1/7/2023
Hey Matt, in my experience the Free Pro 2.0 offers the best grip. I've demoed the Climb Pro S-Glide and have had friends use them and in most cases, they seem more slippery. I can't say this is how it is for every user, but that is my experience.
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12/9/2022
Howdy, I was wondering what size you would recommend using with a Voile HyperVector BC in 177, 130-96-114? Would the 123 work or should I trim down the 140? And I'm guessing 165-180 rather than 175-190? Thanks, Zach
12/9/2022
Hi Zach, the 123 is sufficient...just a few mils of edge exposed in the widest part of the shovel which will be no problem. Bit of a preference on the length, I personally prefer less material to a longer tail to grab when ripping off the skins.
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