Hi, I'm hesitating between getting these - with tip & tail fix, precisely cut to fit, or Pomoca Climb Pro which get really good reviews all round, and trimming to fit is little bother.
I see that these are now made by Kohla - do you know which Kohla they're based on? And any experience - Danielle S's comments about both glue and durability leave me more than a bit concerned!
Volkl Precut Skins
Skins by Volkl, precut to fit your Rise Above and Rise Beyond skis right out of the box. With the time-tested mix of 70% mohair and 30% nylon, these skins will zip you up the mountain to where you need to be. Utilizing Kohla's new Smart Glue on a rubber backing layer, the skins are waterproof and shockingly easy to manage - they peel apart and off your skis like a dream. These skins are pre-shaped, silver-grey, and feature Volkl's Smart Skinclip system that allows you to remove the skin from either the tip or the tail depending on the situation. If you need some skins for your new Volkl touring skis, these precuts are ready to climb.
- 70/30 Mohair/Nylon mix for the optimum balance of grip and glide.
- Kohla's new Smart Glue sets the bar for ease of application and removal.
- Tapered at the tip to save weight where less skin contact is needed.
- Affix with Volkl's new Smart Skinclip that lets you rip from tip or tail.
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4/3/2024
4/3/2024
Hi Andy,
These are based on the Kohla Vertical - as some folks have mentioned, the glue is less sticky than a hot melt glue. Think something in between a hot melt and hybrid glue. I use Kohlas myself and love them, the glue is the perfect strength for me. But you definitely need to be conscious about keeping snow off them, keeping them in your jacket between laps, etc.
As for the Pomocas, folks love them for a reason. Great all around skins. If you don't want to worry about the glue holding up for long days and don't mind trimming them, great option.
These are based on the Kohla Vertical - as some folks have mentioned, the glue is less sticky than a hot melt glue. Think something in between a hot melt and hybrid glue. I use Kohlas myself and love them, the glue is the perfect strength for me. But you definitely need to be conscious about keeping snow off them, keeping them in your jacket between laps, etc.
As for the Pomocas, folks love them for a reason. Great all around skins. If you don't want to worry about the glue holding up for long days and don't mind trimming them, great option.
4/3/2024
Hey Andy, it's worth noting that the first season of these skins was a little short on the amount of glue applied which has been addressed by Kohla. We haven't seen the tail straps pull off aside from that reviewer, which looks like too much tension being applied (this also strains the glue). Tail straps are meant to prevent peeling, not to hold skins on under tension.
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3/10/2024
Hi,
Will the Rise Above skins fit Rise High skis ?
Thanks
Will the Rise Above skins fit Rise High skis ?
Thanks
3/10/2024
Hi Eduardo, the sidecut is similar though the Rise High has a bit more width in the tip and tail so the skin would cover your edges on the Above. A bit of trimming could rectify, noting it's hard to cut just a mil or two cleanly. It might be better to get a Rise Beyond skin and trim it.
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I have 22 days on these skins and need to replace them. I am so good to them, but unfortunately they are not very good to me. The tail clips are coming apart at the seams. A local ski shop got them to hold with rivets for me for the time being. Also, the glue is terrible. Wont hold up for more than 3 transitions. I do not suggest these skins. Skimo customer service is great (as always), helping to see through a warranty with Volkl. I am purchasing Pomoca's before an upcoming touring trip in CO so that I don't have to worry about them coming apart or the glue holding up for multiple transitions.
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3/13/2023
Hi, I have several sets of the earlier Volkl branded Coltex skins for my BMT 109’s and 94’s with the blue plush and tip insert. I really like everything about them, glide, grip, packability, durability, adhesion to the ski etc., except that the glue is so tenacious that I can barely pull them apart when transitioning. Using skin savers works, but is not practical in the field. With use, they have mellowed a bit, but are still a workout to get apart. Are these new ones also made by Coltex and have they mellowed out the grip of the glue?
3/13/2023
Hi Brian, these are made by Kohla using their Smart Glue which is *much* more manageable than the Colltex glue.
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12/16/2022
Austin
(used product regularly)
I got these back in 2021 and the glue was bad, had a hard time sticking to the skis if the temperatures were cold or you got snow on them. I took them back to Skimo at the start of 2022 winter season stating as such, they can gave me a new set of skins stating that the initial skins didn't get enough glue in the initial batches. Winter of 2022 has proved no different... these skins and glue have to be babied like none other in order for them to stick to the ski.
Thankfully Skimo Co. offered me a full refund for the purchase and I returned these to never use them again. Bottom line, if you like doing multiple laps, avoid these skins, eventually the glue will stop working.
Thankfully Skimo Co. offered me a full refund for the purchase and I returned these to never use them again. Bottom line, if you like doing multiple laps, avoid these skins, eventually the glue will stop working.
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3/2/2022
I can't find 170cm rise beyond 98 skins. Will the 177cm skins work?
Thanks!
Thanks!
3/2/2022
Hey, out of the box the 177cm precut skins will not work. I can sign you up for a notification once more arrive or there would be quite a few options in our trim to fit category that will work as well!
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2/26/2021
Are the rise high (88) skins going to come back in stock this season or is it possible to special order them?
2/26/2021
Thanks for your question, Erik. Please reach out to us at help@skimo.co and we can help you out!
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2/10/2021
Would it fit 2015 Mod mantra skis 177cm?
2/10/2021
Hey Theodor, the pre-cut skins for the Rise Beyond would be just a bit narrow. You would be much better off going with one of our trim to fit skin options.
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1/15/2021
Is the skin adjustable for length? will the 177 cm skin fit my 180 cm ski?
1/16/2021
Hey Andrew, yes the tail clip can be adjusted for different lengths, however the dimensions of this skin will be cut specifically for the Volkl Rise 98 in the 177 cm length.
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