Pomoca Race Pro 2.0 Skins

I just received my new skins and am so happy with them. the only problem I have had is on my fiery first skin removal I pulled the white plastic tab right off the cord. I have never managed this on previous renditions of the same skin.

Hello, what is the length of the competition skin for a 161cm ski? Thank you.

Hey there!
I don't know whether this is normal for these skins, but the glue on mine is so strong, I am simply not able to do transitions without having to take my skis completely off every time... And even then I find it extremely hard to rip them apart again once I have stored them, because the glue holds up so insanely.
Is there something I am missing here? Do I have to do some kind of treatment with my skins in order to make them easier in the transitions?
Thanks a lot and Greetings from Austria!

Love these skins for most applications, but I managed to destroy a brand new pair in a single spring outing where there was lots of walking on hard, refrozen corn. The mohair was completely gone from the whole middle portion of the skin. Any recommendations for a more durable skin that fits race skis? Obviously willing to add weight and lose glide, just want an alternative skin that can stand up to more abuse from nasty snow. Maybe a wide piece of Climb Pro S split in 2?

Hi Skimo,

Thanks for being awesome.

Just curious, do all Pomoca Race Pro 2.0 Skins smell like ladies perfume or was that something unique to mine? I bought them for my wife for Christmas and she smelled them, not knowing they were in her stocking and thought I had been cheating on her :) They've been off-gasing outside for days but we're going to have to get rid of the case because of the wreak of cheap perfume...ideas?
Thanks,
Doug

How do these compare to the Race Pro Grip skins? I ordered a set of the grips as I'll primarily be using my setup for local ski resort laps (really steep hardpack) but eventually want to do some actual racing. Is the superior glide on these noticeable or would it be a good idea to have both/exchange for these?

Would you recommend the 62mm for a Zero G 85? I was thinking of having two skins: one for races (this one) and one for mountaineering (full coverage skin). Thanks!!

I bought these skins to use for races and harder workout days also to compare to my Voile Super Lite Skins. So far I would say that the Pomoca's outperform the Voile's in similar conditions. Better traction and glide, stick much better yet seem to remove easier. However, I have not put them to the test yet in super wet conditions. And due to other's reviews on durability, I do not want to tear these up in icy conditions so usually, I will throw on the Voile's to save these. I recommend these for those looking to go fast on the up!

What width race skins are standard? Is it 59 or 62mm?

Best race skins so far but not very durable, I used them for two race seasons. Glide and grip in various conditions is excellent. Glue is also very good and works even in spring warm conditions. I like them better than purple Colltex PDG. However, durability is not their strong side, you have to be really careful because even a small piece of ice can damage the plush. During one race we had some icy sections and one pair of my 2.0's has lost lots of the plush underfoot.

5 stars for the best glide on warm snow. Durability seems to be on par with with other races skins I've used. The white plastic tab on the end rips off, if I hadn't cut the bungee so short I'd go with an overhand knot instead.

If you're looking for cold snow performance look to the Contours and Colltex PDGs

These skins rock and I have been super happy with them in almost all situations. The glide is totally fantastic and cannot be argued with. They go on easy and I have only had one partial skin failure after a really long day out without perfect skin care (snow started creeping in).

The only place I have seen these struggle is on hardpack with a light dusting of new snow. When skinning in these conditions the skins will slip all over the place if your technique gets sloppy. Stay balanced and they'll keep gripping.

The plastic grip tip could be better. I have already pulled one off though it does not affect performance it does leave two little bungie ends out flapping around. A nylon loop would be more durable.

The tails on my skins are starting to lose some stick and reliability along with it. They are ok in good conditions, but get pretty iffy otherwise. Do you guys have glue for a touch up? Any advice?

I have used my pair of Race Pro 2.0 skins about 10 days now. So far I have been very happy with the glide. Comparing against my Race Pro 1.0 skins are hard given the new/old skin challenge you have with any brand of skins. I will say that these continue the Pomoca trend of being very fast in wet, glazing snow and slower in cold, aggressive new snow. In the cold temps, the Colltex still provide better glide in head to head comparisons. Overall, a great race skin that will be very fast when you have warmer snow temps.

Does the 155 length pomoca skin fit the 160cm Pierra Menta Race Carbon?

I have a pair of Atomic Ultimate 65 skis and also have Atomic backland UL skins in 65 mm width for these skis. The skins work well for climbing, but I'm looking for a second pair of skins that I would use exclusively for long stretches of flat terrain that I will encounter in the Grand Traverse race. I'm looking for a skin with much less kick but much more glide for the flats.

Would you recommend this skin or the Colltex pdg and should I get full width underfoot (65mm) or should I go with something thinner like 60mm underfoot to get more glide?

thanks

Hi, I have a paire of Pierra Menta Race Carbon (spec : 65 mm: 160 cm)
Should I go with 59 mm or 62 mm? What should be the criteria ?


Thanks

I don't have the 2.0 version yet but the previous model (which looks almost identical) has been very good to me. Great glide and grip. The glue is not the best in cold dry Canadian powder but overall works well.

The Pomoca race skins are on worldcup podiums time and again for good reason. Though my experience is with the pomoca 1.0s and they've since been upgraded, I expect nothing but improvement. In comparison to coltex PDG race skins and atomic ultimate race skins, these are the winner.

Pros:
-Untouchable glide. Laughable really. Add some skin wax and you're on cloud 9.
-Traction, for how well they glide, is really impressive. They require good technique in challenging conditions, as any race skin does, but their low weight and great glide don't translate into reduced grip.
-Water repellent: more so than coltex and atomic, the treatment on the plush is good at holding off water when the conditions get rough. Not perfect, but good by comparison.
-Glue: The glue layer is thin thin thin but sticks like a boss and is fairly resistant to total failure in wet conditions.

Cons:
-Durability is not great in icy conditions, tending to shed plush underfoot a bit faster than the coltex do.
-Native tip attachment: not my favorite. Very secure most of the time, almost too secure. I don't trust the black plastic tab and prefer to have a tip loop made of knotted cord, which will never fail.