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
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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12/14/2024
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!
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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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