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The Black Diamond Helio 105 Skis are one of the premiere freetouring setups on the market. Despite what you may think when you pick one up, they're not actually filled with helium, it's just a name. And these crazy light touring skis just so happen to be a blast on the way down too. The Helio is ideal for long mid winter missions when playing in the pow is just as important as being able to climb six ridges over, or for long spring days chasing the perfect corn lap.
Modern Rocker Profile – Rocker tip and tail with traditional camber underfoot.
Ultralight Engineered Balsa / Flax Wood Core
Pre-preg Carbon Fiber Layup
Titanal Mounting Plate – A high-strength metal plate is embedded underneath the composite layer to ensure that binding screw retention is never a concern. This plate also serves to increase torsional stiffness and provides a solid foundation underfoot.
5mm Beveled ABS Sidewalls
ABS Tail Protector with Integrated Skin-clip Tab
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Mounting with Telemark Bindings Not Recommended
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 | 119 | 119 |
Turning Radius (m) | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1400 | 1450 | 1550 |