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Helio Carbon 88 Ski - 2025
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Ultralight Helio Carbon 88 Ski powers long alpine tours with stability and precision
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Ultralight Helio Carbon 88 Ski powers long alpine tours with stability and precision
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"On long spring missions and multi-thousand-foot climbs, the Helio Carbon 88 feels like a dream on the skintrack. It’s featherlight underfoot, yet when it’s time to descend, the carbon layup gives me the confidence to edge firm corn or link smooth turns in variable snow. For me, it’s the perfect balance between uphill efficiency and reliable downhill performance."
Who It’s For
Dedicated Backcountry Skiers:
Best for experienced tourers who prioritize uphill efficiency without sacrificing stability on the descent. Ideal for those chasing long days, technical traverses, and high-alpine objectives where every gram saved pays off.
What It’s For
Big Days and Long Tours:
Optimized for backcountry skiing where light weight and dependable downhill control matter most. From spring ski mountaineering missions to mid-winter powder touring, the Helio Carbon 88 thrives in mixed conditions and long approaches.
Why We Like It
Lightweight Touring with Reliable Control:
We like how the Helio Carbon 88 blends uphill efficiency with trustworthy performance on the down. Its balsa flax core and carbon laminate deliver a responsive but damp ride, while the 88mm waist makes it nimble in variable terrain. Add in thoughtful details like the integrated skin clip tab, and it’s a purpose-built tool for big mountain touring.
Details
- Ultralight carbon laminate for responsive, damp performance
- 88mm waist balances nimbleness and stability in all conditions
- Balsa flax engineered wood core keeps weight low and flex reliable
- Early rise tip and tail provide float and easy turn initiation
- Sandwich construction enhances edge grip on firm snow
- ABS tail protector with integrated skin clip saves time on transitions
- Steel edges for confident grip on icy traverses
- Sintered P-tex 4500 base for speed and durability
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- Length
- 152cm, 161cm, 170cm, 179cm
- Dimensions
- [161cm] 119 / 88 / 110mm, [170cm] 120 / 88 / 111mm, [179cm] 122 / 88 / 111mm
- Turn Radius
- [161cm] 17m, [170cm] 18m, [179cm] 19m
- Profile
- early rise
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- paulownia
- Laminate
- carbon
- Edge
- steel
- Base
- P-tex 4500 (sintered)
- Tail
- flat
- Binding Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- [pair, 161cm] 5lb 4.6oz (2398g), [170cm] 5lb 11oz (2580g), [179cm] 5lb 15.2oz (2699g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- backcountry skiing
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