Hi! What size do you recommend for a Ripstick 88, 161 cm.
Thanks.
Pomoca Tour Pro Skins
As its name suggests, the Tour Pro is purpose-built for guides and serious backcountry users. Compared to the other skins in the Pomoca stable, the Tour Pro has the longest plush length, providing the best grip out of the lineup. To reduce friction while skinning, the Tour Pro features a permanent glide treatment that gives it exceptional gliding mannerisms, allowing you to move with efficiency on a big day out. This glide treatment also helps to resist the dreaded snow glop of Spring. Utilizing a 70-30% mohair-nylon blend, the Tour Pro is built to stand up to regular use while the Safer Skin Light (SSL) membrane prevents the glue from being contaminated with moisture, providing reliable adhesion even in wet Spring conditions. As Pomoca themselves attest, the Tour Pro has the best glide, best anti-glopping properties, and the best durability out of any mohair-nylon skin they produce. If you find yourself in the backcountry often, the Tour Pro is an excellent skin to bring home.
- Tail hook has been engineered for durability in harsh climates, assuaging concerns from years past.
- Universal buckle system works with a variety of Dynafit and Pomoca tip hardware.
- SSL membrane helps to protect the glue from moisture, providing reliable adhesion across a wide array of conditions.
- Glide treatment helps prevent skin glopping and provides exceptional gliding characteristics.
- Long plush length gives this skin exceptional grip in slippery conditions.
- Ever Dry 3.0 treatment is PFC-free and helps the plush say NO to H2O.
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2/20/2025
2/20/2025
Hi Bethany!
The 100mm x 155-170cm would work well! When sizing skins, it is best to ensure coverage underfoot throughout the tails, as this is the portion of the skin doing the most work. The Ripstick 88 has a tail width of 104mm. Accounting for a total of ~4mm of edge material, the 100mm skin width would fit perfectly, leaving less waste from trimming. Thanks!
The 100mm x 155-170cm would work well! When sizing skins, it is best to ensure coverage underfoot throughout the tails, as this is the portion of the skin doing the most work. The Ripstick 88 has a tail width of 104mm. Accounting for a total of ~4mm of edge material, the 100mm skin width would fit perfectly, leaving less waste from trimming. Thanks!
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2/18/2025
I’m hoping to get these for my DPS pagoda: 171cm
133/105/117
Which size do you recommend?
133/105/117
Which size do you recommend?
2/19/2025
Hi Sara,
I would recommend the 165-180cm length, 120mm width!
I would recommend the 165-180cm length, 120mm width!
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2/3/2025
I have an Atomic Backland 107 in the 179cm length.
Am I better off getting the 165 -180 length of Tour Pro skins or the 175 - 190 length?
Am I better off getting the 165 -180 length of Tour Pro skins or the 175 - 190 length?
2/3/2025
Hi Daniel,
We would recommend the 175-190cm length - the newer Pomoca skin tip bails are a little smaller than the old ones, and it eats up some of the length.
We would recommend the 175-190cm length - the newer Pomoca skin tip bails are a little smaller than the old ones, and it eats up some of the length.
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1/31/2025
Hi :)
I would like to get skins for my new Atomic backland 101, 172cm. Which size would you recommend for these?
Thank you so much!
I would like to get skins for my new Atomic backland 101, 172cm. Which size would you recommend for these?
Thank you so much!
1/31/2025
Hi Emi! The 120mm x 165-180cm is the size you are after. Thanks!
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1/25/2025
Is actual length data available? My skis are 186mm long which puts me in the overlapping recommended length between L and XL. I bought the L not wanting too much, but it left a lot of my tail exposed.
1/25/2025
Hi Adrian,
We have noticed that the newer generation of Pomoca skins tends to run a little bit shorter, due to the re-designed tip buckle which is smaller than it used to be. As a result, it tends to sit a little higher up on the tip of the ski, effectively shortening the length a little bit.
That said, you do not need plush all the way to the tail - as long as the strap reaches the tail of the ski with an appropriate amount of tension on the skin, you should be okay.
There is not concrete data on which length will work for which ski length, partially because all skis measure a little bit differently and are not really standardized - and not everyone measures skis the same way. Skis can easily vary 2-3cm from their stated length.
We have noticed that the newer generation of Pomoca skins tends to run a little bit shorter, due to the re-designed tip buckle which is smaller than it used to be. As a result, it tends to sit a little higher up on the tip of the ski, effectively shortening the length a little bit.
That said, you do not need plush all the way to the tail - as long as the strap reaches the tail of the ski with an appropriate amount of tension on the skin, you should be okay.
There is not concrete data on which length will work for which ski length, partially because all skis measure a little bit differently and are not really standardized - and not everyone measures skis the same way. Skis can easily vary 2-3cm from their stated length.
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1/20/2025
Have a pair of volkl katana v-werks 177 length 112 width. What skin should I be getting?
Thank you!
Thank you!
1/21/2025
Mike, Nice ski. The 140mm x 165-180cm would be just right.
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1/6/2025
I'm looking for new skins to fit my Atomic Backland 95 skis, which have a tip notch for a bungie attachment. These Pomocas look good, but can I easily switch out the metal loop tip attachment for a bungie-style one like the Pomoca Top Fix Race Tips? Or would it be easier to build a custom off-the-roll set starting with the Pomoca Climb Pro S instead?
1/7/2025
Hi Jim,
If you want to modify the trim-to-fit skins to fit the race tips, you will need to remove the tip fix that comes on them and rivet the race tips on. It will require some trimming and work with scissors and a hole punch, but it is doable! Or, you could build it off-the-roll - I wouldn't necessarily say it's less work, it's probably more effort in the end since you have to assemble the tails as well.
Alternatively, you can modify Pomoca skins to fit a Dynafit Rubber Tip. It just requires a little bit of trimming with a razor blade to remove some plastic material from the tip bracket!
If you want to modify the trim-to-fit skins to fit the race tips, you will need to remove the tip fix that comes on them and rivet the race tips on. It will require some trimming and work with scissors and a hole punch, but it is doable! Or, you could build it off-the-roll - I wouldn't necessarily say it's less work, it's probably more effort in the end since you have to assemble the tails as well.
Alternatively, you can modify Pomoca skins to fit a Dynafit Rubber Tip. It just requires a little bit of trimming with a razor blade to remove some plastic material from the tip bracket!
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12/31/2024
I’m looking at getting the blizzard zero g 95, should I go with a 100 or 120 skin width? Thanks.
12/31/2024
Hi Garrett,
Most would prefer 120mm! The 100mm width would work, but would not offer much coverage at the tip and tail - a bit straighter cut, for better glide. The 120mm will have superior grip on icy skin tracks and side-hills, at the cost of a little glide.
Most would prefer 120mm! The 100mm width would work, but would not offer much coverage at the tip and tail - a bit straighter cut, for better glide. The 120mm will have superior grip on icy skin tracks and side-hills, at the cost of a little glide.
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12/14/2024
Anyone have experience comparing the new Tour Pro to the old Climb Pro? Side-by-side (Climb Pro purchased early Fall 2024 before going mostly out of stock now), the new Tour Pro has super thin felt.
Tour Pro now looks similar to the Free Pro (purchased spring 2024)... I have preferred the durability of the Climb Pro for the majority of my missions compared to weight savings of a Free Pro. But uuuh... it just looks like a budget cuts now.
Did not buy these here but appreciate the beta around skimo
Tour Pro now looks similar to the Free Pro (purchased spring 2024)... I have preferred the durability of the Climb Pro for the majority of my missions compared to weight savings of a Free Pro. But uuuh... it just looks like a budget cuts now.
Did not buy these here but appreciate the beta around skimo
12/14/2024
Hi John, the Tour Pros use Pomoca's Safer Skin Light (SSL) backing whereas the Free Pros are built with the Safer Skin Ultralight. If you have any scraps left you can verify this in weight per cm^2. Note the Climb Pro S-Glides moved to the SSL membrane in 2020/21, so if your model was made prior to that it may have been even thicker.
12/14/2024
Interesting. Those thick climb pro s-glides were shipped directly from Oberalp earlier this fall - I guess possibly old stock. No retired models around to check the g/cm^2. Everything about them feels better more durable the new Tour Pro that just showed up... which I can't imagine being much more resilient than a Free Pro that didn't even last me a season... but time will tell i suppose.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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12/2/2024
Looking to get these for the Elan ripstick tour 104 in the 187 length 129-104-122.
Assuming the 120mm are the correct option but hoping to confirm.
Assuming the 120mm are the correct option but hoping to confirm.
12/2/2024
Hi Shawn,
Yes, I'd go with the 120mm skin for that ski!
Yes, I'd go with the 120mm skin for that ski!
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11/29/2024
want to get these for a pair of Armada Locator 112. Length: 187cm. Dimensions: 137 / 112 / 128mm.
What is better?
- 120mm width, 175-190 length
- 120mm width, 185-200 length
- 140mm width, 175-190 length
- 140mm width, 185-200 length
I am leaning to the 120mm as I don't mind a little bit of base showing (8.5mm on each side at the tip, probably less with edge exposed). I'm just not sure about the length. Is it better to be at the top of the size range (187 vs. 190) or the bottom (187 vs. 185), or does it not matter as long as you're in the range?
What is better?
- 120mm width, 175-190 length
- 120mm width, 185-200 length
- 140mm width, 175-190 length
- 140mm width, 185-200 length
I am leaning to the 120mm as I don't mind a little bit of base showing (8.5mm on each side at the tip, probably less with edge exposed). I'm just not sure about the length. Is it better to be at the top of the size range (187 vs. 190) or the bottom (187 vs. 185), or does it not matter as long as you're in the range?
11/29/2024
Hi Rich, you do have plenty of options. I err like you on the side of less skin, both in width and length. They pack up better that way and I don't miss the grip. Only argument for longer is if you want a lot of extra strap to grab when doing a skis-on tail-rip to de-skin.
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11/29/2024
What size Pomoca Tour Pro Skins should I get for blizzard hustle 9 skis( 157 length 123-92-113)
11/29/2024
Hi Jacob,
I'd recommend the 120mm width, 145-160cm length!
I'd recommend the 120mm width, 145-160cm length!
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11/27/2024
Which width would be best for a 131/100/116 (171 length) ski?
11/27/2024
Hi Will, you want the 120mm x 165-180s.
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11/24/2024
I’m looking for something to replace my old Pomoca Climb Pro S-Glide. Are these similar?
11/25/2024
Hi Julian, yes these are the same skin with updated hardware.
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9/21/2024
What size would work better for 184cm x 143-120-134 skis: 120 x 175-190 or 140 x 175-190?
9/21/2024
Hi Zachary,
Most people would prefer the 140, to get more coverage. With the 120mm width, you will have a good amount of exposed base. But in powder, for an experienced skier, you could do it (and some do, for better glide).
Most people would prefer the 140, to get more coverage. With the 120mm width, you will have a good amount of exposed base. But in powder, for an experienced skier, you could do it (and some do, for better glide).
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