Fully carbon skis are already known for being a little snappy and chattery, very short ones will be worse.Ģ). You may not like the way they ski, especially at speed. Now, if you are looking for reasons not to buy, here are some of those:ġ). You have less interest in downhill ski performance than uphill efficiency, so you don't mind skiing on lil shorties forever. You are getting a short, light touring ski which will be great to learn on as an intermediate. You acknowledge that you will likely want a longer, beefier ski for tours where the down is more important than the up.ģ). You are buying a super light, short ski setup that you will use to get better at touring initially, and eventually use as your ultra-light setup for big missions where weight is really important. You know you will eventually resell this ski, but you are willing to lose $150 or so of value when you resell it in a couple of years.Ģ). You are buying a short ski to help you learn. If you are looking for reasons to buy, you can look at this three ways:ġ).
Ultimately, though, if you stay interested in BC skiing you will probably want longer skis to have better stability at speed and more purchase on firm snow. Industry-accepted as the premium base material, this sintered UHMW-PE base provides very high density for excellent durability and wax retention, combined with high carbon content for superior glide.That is a pretty small ski for you, but as an intermediate it might actually be kinda nice for a while.
Used on skis designed for maximum downhill performance and durability, but optimized for minimal weight. This layup is ideal for any backcountry mission.ĪBS sidewalls wrap the entire perimeter of the ski, offering optimal durability and damping. Toughened epoxy resin is added in precise quantities prior to ski manufacturing to ensure precise weight and consistent quality. This plate also serves to increase torsional stiffness and provides a solid foundation underfoot.Ī blend of High-strength carbon fiber oriented along multiple axes combined with strategic amounts of high-strength E-Glass for toughness and damping, this layup is optimized for efficiency without giving up downhill performance. It has good compressive and shear properties, which allow for remarkably smooth and chatter-free ski performance at very low weight.Ī high-strength metal plate is embedded underneath the composite layer to ensure that binding screw retention is never a concern. Its slightly softer longitudinal stiffness allows for the use of stiffer carbon composites without compromising the flex profile of the ski. The stiffness and weight properties of paulownia wood make it the go-to material when using carbon fiber layups. Paulownia wood is the material of choice when light weight is required, but compromising downhill performance is not an option. FEATURESġ78 cm – 334mm Tip Rocker / Camber / 242mm Semi-Rocker Tail
Lastly, the ABS tail protector has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep the skins from sliding off. The early rise in the tip and tail improve flotation and trail breaking efficiency. The paulownia wood core keeps the ski lightweight for big days in the backcountry all while maintaining a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down.
#Black diamond helio carbon 104 full#
The Helio Carbon 104 are constructed from a pre-preg carbon fiber layup with full perimeter ABS sidewalls for improved dampness and a smooth ride. The skis balance playful, soft-snow performance with a lightweight build with technical precision for when conditions are variable. New 2021 Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 skis are designed for all day backcountry missions.
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