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Helio Carbon 108 Ski - 2027
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Lightweight float for deep tours—Helio Carbon 108 Ski climbs quick, surfs down
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“I tour on the Helio Carbon 108 when it’s stormy or wind-buffed. It feels featherweight on the skintrack, but the carbon layup and beveled sidewalls keep it composed on firm exits. Tip/tail rise makes powder turns effortless, and it still edges cleanly when the morning is crusty.”
Who It’s For
Advanced backcountry skiers seeking powder float without uphill penalty:
Ideal for riders who prioritize efficient ascents and confident descents in soft snow, but still want trustworthy edge hold when conditions are mixed or refrozen.
What It’s For
Powder touring and mixed backcountry conditions:
A 108mm waist with early-rise tip and tail brings easy planing and pivoting in deep snow, while camber underfoot provides bite for firm morning skin tracks, wind buff, and long, icy exits.
Why We Like It
Light, stiff, and stable—without feeling twitchy:
The pre-preg carbon/fiberglass wrap over a poplar core keeps weight down and torsional rigidity high. Beveled ABS sidewalls add precision and durability, and the skin-clip tail notch speeds transitions on cold, blustery ridgelines.
Details
- 108mm waist maximizes float so powder laps feel surfy and controlled
- Early-rise tip/tail ease turn initiation and quick pivots in tight terrain
- Pre-preg carbon layup adds torsional stiffness for confident edging
- Light poplar core saves energy on big vert without deadening the feel
- 5mm beveled ABS sidewalls improve power transfer and durability on rocks
- Camber underfoot boosts grip for firm skin tracks and refrozen exits
- UHMWPE sintered base keeps glide fast across long flats and cold snow
- Integrated tail notch secures skins for faster, frustration-free transitions
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- Length
- 166cm, 173cm, 180cm, 187cm
- Dimensions
- [187cm] 134 / 108 / 121mm, [180cm] 133 / 108 / 120mm, [173cm] 133 / 108 / 119mm, [166cm] 132 / 108 / 119mm
- Turn Radius
- [187cm] 25m, [180cm] 24m, [173cm] 23m, [166cm] 22m
- Profile
- early rise, rocker / camber / rocker
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- poplar
- Laminate
- carbon fiber, fiberglass
- Edge
- ABS
- Base
- sintered UHMWPE Ptex Base
- Tail
- raised
- Claimed Weight
- [187cm] 7lb 4oz (3300g), [180cm] 7lb 0.5oz (3190g), [173cm] 6lb 13.4oz (3100g), [166cm] 6lb 9.7oz (3000g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- backcountry 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.
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