Glidelite Mix FL 135mm
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Glidelite Mix FL 135mm
M 159-176 cm
415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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- Compatibility Universal
- Material 65% Mohair, 35% Nylon
- Width 135mm
Features
Engineered for long approaches and extended ski tours where both glide and performance are paramount. Fixed length with 135mm width for easy set up and trimming
Engineered for long approaches and extended ski tours where both glide and performance are paramount; the Black Diamond Glidelite Mohair Mix Skins have been refined with a progressive plush construction that maintains the optimal balance of grip vs. glide while increasing suppleness and durability. The next evolution of our STS Tail hardware reduces weight and packable size, increases the adjustable length from 10cm to 20cm, and is field replaceable. Tried and true BD Gold Label Adhesive ensures a skin to ski bond, lap after lap, even in the harshest of conditions. Glidelite Mix Climbing Skins provide the ultimate performance and freedom of travel through the backcountry.
- Plush: 65% Mohair 35% Nylon provides optimal balance of grip vs. glide.
- New plush construction with Fluro-free DWR coating increases suppleness and durability without increasing weight.
- Lighter, more packable, and better glide vs equivalent Ascension Skins.
- Tried and true Black Diamond Gold Label Adhesive.
- New pivoting STS Tails provide 20cm of length adjustment and are field replaceable.
- Available pre-trimmed for all Helio Carbon Models.
- Fixed Length Skins available in S, M, L, XL lengths in 110 mm and 135 mm widths with pre-fixed tip and tail attachments.
- Ships complete with cheat sheets, skin bag, and new offset skin trimmer.
Technical Specs
| Compatibility | Universal |
|---|---|
| Material | 65% Mohair, 35% Nylon |
| Length | M: L: XL: |
| Width | 135mm |
| Tip Attachment | STS Tip |
| Tail Attachment | STS Tails |
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on orders over $100. Most orders ship within 3 days or less.
Returns are accepted within 10 days of purchase, or within 10 days of receiving your online order. Items must be unused, with original tags attached and in original packaging.
Sale items, climbing and mountaineering gear, avalanche safety equipment, and demo gear are final sale and not eligible for return.
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AI FAQs
AI generated FAQs about the Glidelite Mix FL 135mm
How do I attach these skins to my skis or snowboard?
These fixed-length skins use pre-fixed STS tip and pivoting STS tail attachments. The STS tail provides 20 cm of length adjustment for dialing in the fit on your ski.
Can I reuse these skins multiple times during a season?
Black Diamond Gold Label Adhesive is built to maintain a skin-to-ski bond lap after lap. The adhesive is intended to keep working through repeated transitions and harsh backcountry conditions.
How do I know what size skins I need for my skis or board?
Choose from S for 151–168 cm skis, M for 159–176 cm, L for 167–184 cm, or XL for 175–193 cm skis. Each size is a fixed-length 135 mm skin with STS tail adjustment for fine-tuning length.
Do skins come pre-cut or do I need to trim them myself?
These fixed-length 135 mm skins are made for easy setup and trimming, and they ship with an offset skin trimmer. Pre-trimmed versions are available for Helio Carbon models.
Do different skin types climb faster or slower?
These Glidelite Mix skins deliver better glide than equivalent Ascension Skins while retaining a grip-and-glide balance. That makes them a strong fit for long approaches and extended tours where uphill travel efficiency is a priority.
Will adding skins noticeably slow me down on the uphill?
These skins are engineered to maintain a grip-and-glide balance and provide better glide than equivalent Ascension Skins. Their glide-focused design suits long approaches and extended ski tours where steady uphill efficiency matters.
How much do these skins add to the total weight I'm carrying?
These skins are lighter and more packable than equivalent Ascension Skins. The lighter construction helps keep your touring kit streamlined for long approaches and extended ski tours.
Do skins ever come off or shift around while I'm climbing?
Black Diamond Gold Label Adhesive is designed to hold a skin-to-ski bond lap after lap, even in harsh conditions. Pre-fixed STS tip and pivoting STS tail attachments support a secure, adjustable skin setup for climbing transitions.
What tools or accessories do I need to use these skins effectively?
The package includes cheat sheets, a skin bag, and an offset skin trimmer. The pre-fixed tip and tail attachments are already part of the fixed-length skin setup.