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The new Black Diamond Helio Recon 105 Skis add a little weight and significant power and stability to last season's Helio 105 Carbon. The Balsa/Flax core is replaced with one of light Poplar and the mostly carbon layup with pre-preg fiberglass, but the weight is still reasonable and the ski performs better in the variable conditions that are all too common in the backcountry.
165 cm – 312mm Tip Rocker / Camber / 232mm Semi-Rocker Tail
175 cm – 331mm Tip Rocker / Camber / 246mm Semi-Rocker Tail
185 cm – 350mm Tip Rocker / Camber / 260mm Semi-Rocker Tail
Poplar Wood Core – Tough, lively, and resilient
Pre-Preg Fiberglass – High-strength E-Glass fiber is oriented along multiple axes and optimized to provide a smooth and consistent flex profile, longitudinal strength, and torsional stiffness. Toughened epoxy resin is added in precise quantities prior to ski manufacturing to ensure precise weight and consistent quality. This layup is engineered to minimize weight for uphill missions without sacrificing durability or downhill ski performance.
ABS Sidewalls
Sidewall Damping System – To bring the dampness of a freeride ski to a lightweight backcountry construction, Black Diamond employed a layer of rubber in the sidewalls of the ski slightly behind the contact point. This innovative construction greatly reduces chatter in firmer conditions and allows BD to forgo the use of metal in the layup.
Sintered Graphite Base
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 165 | 175 | 185 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 131 | 132 | 134 |
Waist Width (mm) | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Tail Width (mm) | 118 | 118 | 119 |
Turning Radius (m) | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1600 | 1700 | 1800 |
Redesigned for the 2021/22 season, the Fritschi Tecton 12 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings combines lightweight and technical performance with great power transmission. Now with carbon fiber injected into the high tech plastics used in both the toe and heel housings, the Tecton 12 is even more rigid and durable for backcountry reliability. Cap things off with a new easy step-in toe design to make transitions even smoother, the Fritschi Tecton 12 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings are the lightweight tech binder for those who go up searching for the thrill of the down.
Micro-Adjustable Width Wings – Help compatibility with any model tech insert.
Color Clips – With the replaceable Color Clips, the binding can be matched to the color of the skis or the boots according to the skier's personal taste. Color Clips are available as accessories in three additional attractive colors to make your binding look the way you want.
Easy Step-In
13mm Elasticity for Toe-Cap
Easy Switch Toe
Static Heel-Locking Lever – Added for security and safety.
Three Level Heel Riser
Vertical Release at the Heel w/ 9mm Elasticity
Safety Tech System – Features a defined front lateral release in both ski and walk mode for skiing and avalanche safety.
Requires ISO 9523 Boots with Tech Fittings
DIN Range – 5 - 12
Weight – 550g per unit
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
If you're looking for the best skins in the business, there's one name that stands out from the pack. That's why we partnered with Pomoca to produce the evo x Pomoca Pro Glide Climbing Skins. Engineered for versatility across the full range of backcountry conditions, these skins combine Pomoca's super grippy mohair / nylon Climb 2.0 plush with their premium Glide treatment for optimal skin track performance. From mid-winter pow missions to the spring corn harvest, the evo x Pomoca Pro Glide Climbing Skins are ready to rumble.
70% Mohair / 30% Nylon
Ever Dry 3.0 DWR – PFC-Free
Ready2climb – The ready2climb skin can be cut to a specific ski in just two minutes without any special tools. The adjustable loop can be fixed to any type of ski.
Grip – Pomoca uses a combination of materials and weaving techniques to combine glide and durability with gripping power. Proper alignment and the fiber attachment systems make Pomoca skins very stable under all conditions and for the life span of the skin.
Glide – This exclusive process gives ski tourers extra glide with less effort. This treatment, applied at the end of the production process and to to entire length of the fiber, makes the skin glide and resist moisture more effectively. Skins with Glide offer an effective process for the entire life of the skin, and unique anti-glopping performance.
Safer Skin Light – Pomoca has succeeded in making it's classic Safer Skin membrane lighter. Thanks to finer layers in the membrane, Safer Skin Light is 12% lighter (150g / m² less). Safer Skin Light makes each pair 60 - 75g lighter, while remaining 100% waterproof and providing slightly less wear resistance.
Includes Pomoca Skin Trim Tool and Storage Bag
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Size | 140 mm x (L) 175-190 cm | 140 mm x (M) 165-180 cm | 140 mm x (S) 155-170 cm | 140 mm x (XL) 185-200 cm |
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Width (mm) | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
Length (cm) | 175 - 190 | 165 - 180 | 155 - 170 | 185 - 200 |