Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix STS Climbing Skin:
Light, packable, and fully adjustable.
Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix STS Climbing Skin
Designed for longer tours and approaches, the Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix STS Climbing Skins give you 10cm of length adjustment to easily adjust to different skis in your quiver. The mix of smooth supple mohair and nylon trims ounces and packs easier than similar models, and redesigned tip and tail attachments hold strong until it’s time to make tracks.
Product Features
| Material | 65% mohair, 35% nylon |
|---|---|
| Tip Attachment | loop |
| Tail Attachment | STS adjustable |
| Bag Included | yes |
| Weight | (pair - 110mm) 1 lb 8 oz |
| Recommended Use | backcountry skiing |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
Average Product Reviews
(14 Reviews)
Reviews:
tll3579668 (0)
February 18, 2012
No Problems
After having had a chance to use these about 5 times, all I can say is that they work as intended with no issues so far. I was concerned because I have heard that with the mohair, you sacrifice some traction and durability for the lighter weight. I ski in the Wasatch, and I have climbed several of my favorite skin tracks in conditions ranging from hard refrozen snow to new powder. With this width, you can climb just about anything with no trouble. Having owned the BD full synthetic nylon skins also, I can say that in my opinion the mohair mix performs just as well and is much easier to fold and pack, especially in cold conditions. I suppose only time will tell if they are lacking in durability as compared to nylon, but who really wears out skins anyway?
JOHN GILCHRIST (420)
June 16, 2010
Ski skins
stolen of the bdel.com website 1. Decide on material type: Nylon: Generally climbs better and offers more traction, can be considered more durable, stiffer and hydrophobic. They do not glide as well as Mohair. These are the pitbull of skin material. Mohair Pure: 100% Mohair is a natural fiber and offers a superior glide over Nylon. Lighter weight, packs better, probably not as durable over the long term. Not as water repellent as Nylon. Well suited for long approaches and tours. Mohair Mix: These are a 65% Mohair and 35% Nylon for extra durability. 2. Decide on tail attachments: STS tail attachment: Uses an over-the-center camming device combined with a stretchy elastomer strap that's easy to tension and remove—very versatile and easier to adjust in the length as needed. Easy to use. We sell far more STS style skins than any other. Standard: Does not use any style of tail attachment system (duct tape is your friend). It’s simple, basic, and there is nothing to break or lose. 3. Choose between Glidelite or Ascension: Ascension Skins: Tend to be boardier, perhaps a bit more durable, harder to fold up small, but are easier to put on in a stiff breeze. Glidelite: Pretty much the opposite of the above (more pliable and packable than the stiff Ascension). I am a fan of these skins. The glide is good and with good care they don't ice up too often with the use of skin wax. Cutting the skins can be a little difficult but with a little patience it's really not that hard. measure twice cut once. They are holding up great after having 50+ days on them.
john.borto1362988 (0)
March 20, 2011
BD Glidelite Mix
Seems to be a good skin. I have had it out climbing 4 times this season. Nice and light for the size and seems to go up when I want it too. I wish it had a tad more glide going down, but does well for a new skin.
nick martin (5)
January 22, 2010
tacky attackers
You know a skin works well when you are heading straight up a 45 deg slope, fresh snow, and you can lean back and take a breather without planting your poles... Zero slippage, highly recommend.
Nick Devore (6)
June 20, 2010
When every ounce counts
When every ounce counts, the mohair skins are the way. they pack so nice and tight and get me to the goods! The dont seem to last as long as others but they got me through this winter. I love skining!
Tim Bluhm (0)
March 29, 2010
A Fine Pelt
I cut these for my Voile Insanes and they are working great. They are lighter and more packable than the nylon skins I have for my other skis. They might slip a tiny bit more but not too bad. They get wet a little easier and I feel like they won't last as long as nylon skins. But overall I like them and would buy them again over nylon ones.
Colin Griffith (0)
March 22, 2010
Decent Skin
I bought these skins last year for my first pair of climbing skins. They were very easy to cut and fit to my Coombas. They get plenty of traction under my skis on the climb up and they glide well otherwise. Also, they pack up nice and easily and do not weigh too much. Overall, I think these are a solid skin that helped me enjoy getting into touring because of how well they worked and generally hassle free they were.
ste3280425 (0)
February 8, 2010
Good but attachments are a pain
I like the non-sticky strip down the middle, it helps to pull them off the skiis. However the tail attachment system is more difficult to get on compared to ColTex brands. Also, the top does not have a rubber grip, which can mean pinching fingers when putting them on. Next time I will buy a swiss brand.
Jack Wizo (0)
January 13, 2010
Need a 140mm
I really like the mixed mohair skins I have. I want to get another pair, but I need some 140mm.
Andy Vaughan (1)
January 4, 2010
AS expected
These work great. I want to go up, and up we go. No complaints after three trips so far.
Tyson Bolduc (26)
December 19, 2009
Up up and away
These rule. Light, easy to pull apart, especially if you use the skin save sleeve, and work great. The trick is to really take your time cutting them correctly and you will never have an issue as long as you keep them dry.
mil2513629 (0)
December 17, 2009
splitboards
I got these for a splitboard because they are way easier to find on sale than the Voile skins. Having the DIY tip loops is pretty straight forward to make them fit to a splitboard where pre-clipped skins for skis won't work (no offset to take into account the straight edge on one side). A quick zip with a dremel tool or some elbow grease with a file easily makes notches in the tail for the rear clips (another advantage over the Voile skins).
Randy (0)
May 31, 2010
Great skins
These are GREAT! Lightweight, packable and user friendly-on and off, these gripped well and didn't ice up. Be sure to treat them with anti-glop wax right out of the box, and keep them treated, and you shouldn't have any issues. I have had no problems whatsoever..
Paddy Foran (0)
March 19, 2010
Grip with a little slip
Setting up the skins, sizing them to my skis and cutting them was a breeze. I use with my Line Prophet 90's and found the 110mm to be a great fit. The tail attachment works great with twin tips. On a tour to the summit of Mount Washington did fantastically for most of the way up. The temperature gradient was pretty extreme and I found that they iced up a little bit and as a result with the angle increased they slipped occasionally and forced me to boot pack it up a few steep sections. Minus this, I am impressed with of easy they go on and come off and with their performance in general. I look forward to a few more trips up the cog and into Tucks' this spring.
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