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A workhorse of a backcountry ski for spring tours, hut trips and volcano missions, the Black Diamond Helio Recon 88 Skis fall into the "light enough to go uphill all day" but still "solid enough for confident descents in any snow" category. Eschewing the usual practice of using a superlight Paulownia core in narrower touring skis, the Helio Recon 88 uses a bomber Poplar core with full Pre-Preg Fiberglass layup - in other words, typical alpine ski construction - so you and your brain won't be caught hanging in that icy 50˚ chute.
Rocker-Camber-Rocker – 158: Tail - 129mm Semi-Rocker, Tip - 240mm Rocker 168: Tail - 137mm Semi-Rocker, Tip - 255mm Rocker 178: Tail - 145mm Semi-Rocker, Tip: 270mm Rocker
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.
Full-Perimeter ABS Sidewalls – ABS sidewalls wrap the entire perimeter of the ski, offering optimal durability and damping. Used on skis designed for maximum downhill performance and durability, but optimized for minimal weight.
Sintered Graphite Base
ABS Tail Protector
Integrated Skin Clip Slot
Made in Austria
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 158 | 168 | 178 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 119 | 121 | 123 |
Waist Width (mm) | 88 | 88 | 88 |
Tail Width (mm) | 110 | 111 | 112 |
Turning Radius (m) | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1360 | 1502 | 1516 |