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Helio Carbon 102 Ski - 2027
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Helio Carbon 102 Ski offers lightweight float and precision for deep backcountry lines
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I’ve skied the Helio Carbon 102 through deep tree lines and spring corn—it’s light enough for big days and stable when you're moving fast. It’s the perfect balance for alpine touring without sacrificing downhill fun."
Who It’s For
Backcountry Skiers Chasing Big Lines:
Ideal for intermediate to expert ski tourers who want a lightweight ski that balances uphill efficiency with downhill confidence. Great for skiers who mix powder hunting, technical couloirs, and long alpine missions.
What It’s For
Powder Touring and All-Mountain Backcountry Missions:
Built for backcountry skiers who demand float in soft snow and precision in variable terrain. With its 102mm waist and rocker/camber/rocker profile, the Helio Carbon 102 thrives in open bowls, steep descents, and tight trees alike.
Why We Like It
Light, Floaty, and Built to Charge:
We like the Helio Carbon 102 because it feels like the perfect midpoint for touring. The paulownia wood core and pre-preg carbon keep weight impressively low, while the ABS sidewalls and titanal binding plate add durability and reliable power transfer. It’s nimble enough for long climbs yet stiff and stable when it’s time to drop in.
Details
- 102mm waist width floats powder yet remains agile on firmer snow
- Pre-preg carbon fiber layup delivers lightweight stiffness and control
- Paulownia wood core reduces weight while keeping a lively flex
- Early rise tip and tail provide float and smooth turn initiation
- ABS sidewalls improve durability and grip on firm surfaces
- Titanal binding plate ensures secure mounting and longevity
- 23m turn radius supports speed and stability on big lines
- Sintered base keeps speed on long tours and alpine exits
- Item #BLDZA4K
- Length
- 164cm, 171cm, 178cm, 185cm
- Dimensions
- 129 / 102 / 117mm
- Turn Radius
- 23m
- Profile
- rocker / camber / rocker
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- paulownia
- Laminate
- carbon fiber, titanal
- Edge
- steel
- Base
- sintered
- Tail
- raised
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 years
- Activity
- all-mountain skiing, freeride skiing
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Based near the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah, Black Diamond is immersed in the commitment to designing and engineering the most innovative mountain equipment in the world.
Phantom Glide By DPS Skis
This ski is compatible with Phantom Glide, the long-lasting base treatment from DPS Skis. Backcountry technicians apply and UV-cure it before the skis ship, so they arrive ready to ride with no waxing needed.
How It Works
Applied By Backcountry Techs
Backcountry technicians treat and UV-cure every pair in the shop before it leaves the warehouse, so the skis arrive ready to ride with no setup required.
Glide That Outlasts Wax
Wax sits on top of the base and wears off in a few days. Phantom Glide bonds into the base, so glide stays fast and consistent from cold powder to spring slush.
No More Wax Days
Phantom Glide replaces scraping, ironing, and shop visits with a quick base cleaning using the Phantom Glide Base Care Kit. The formula is made without PFAS.
Mounted And Ready To Go
When skis, bindings, and boots are purchased together, a Gearhead Expert mounts the bindings before the order ships.
Ski Mounting Now Available
Get your skis delivered ready to ride.
- Skip the shop wait: skis ship fully mounted.
- Set up by a Gearhead Expert: fit to height, weight, ability, and boot sole length.
- Ready to click in: bindings arrive set to a neutral DIN as a starting point.
FREE for Summit Club+ members.
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