{"id":6717,"date":"2022-09-20T12:36:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T12:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/uncategorized\/choosing-the-right-skin\/"},"modified":"2022-12-21T21:08:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T21:08:01","slug":"choosing-the-right-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/en\/choose-the-right-gear\/choosing-the-right-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the right skin"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Skins are extremely simple. You attach a strip of material to the soles of your skis. Now you can ski uphill.<\/p>\r\n

All skins are faced with adhesive. All skins attach to the ski with some kind of fastening at the front. Longer skins may have a rear attachment, too. If you\u2019re touring for turns, you peel the skin off when you get somewhere suitably high, fold it in half, stick it in your rucksack and point yourself downhill. Whee.<\/p>\r\n

There are several factors to be aware of when choosing the right skin \u2013 material, width and length are the most important. And it\u2019s also important to understand how to cut and trim the skin so it\u2019s adapted perfectly to the width and length of your skis. It helps to know the best way to attach your skins, too.<\/p>\r\n

Most of us expend a lot of thought on sexier considerations such as skis, bindings and boots. We\u2019d like to make the case here that skins are equally as sexy!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Skins \u2013 the alpine tourer\u2019s best friend<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Skins are the crucial contact surface between you and the snow for most of the time you spend on the mountain. Roughly 70\u201390% of the time we spend on skis, from car to summit to car, is spent with skins on!\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re a cyclist, your first ride of the spring is probably on a beautifully lubed, gleaming machine with tyres to race pressure and brakes tensioned to a mm clearance. It\u2019s curious, and noticeable, that many of us don\u2019t seem to be so invested in taking care of our skins, though. The true value of skins seems to be somewhat under-communicated. There are, we regret to say,\u00a0misconceptions about the value of skins<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Skins: short or long?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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It\u2019s never a bad idea to take a short skin out if you\u2019re touring cross-country in the backcountry. Some of use take a couple of pairs. If conditions make waxing difficult, a skin can save the day. If you\u2019re pulling a load, the hill is steep, or you simply need grip, stick on a short skin. On longer tours and expeditions, skins are considered essential equipment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Egner seg ypperlig til fjellski. Som standard b\u00f8r det f\u00f8lge med minst et par kortfell til alle \u00c5snes fjellski. Kortfell er overlegent ved at de krever lite vedlikehold. Ved bruk av kortfell f\u00e5r man solid feste under skien, uansett forhold. Samtidig ivaretar man mye av gliden fordi kortfellen ligger i festesonen p\u00e5 skien. Kortfell utmerker seg spesielt i dyp sn\u00f8, om man skal trekke pulk eller vil ha garantert feste uansett forhold. Noen velger ogs\u00e5 \u00e5 feste dem permanent under skien, spesielt p\u00e5 ekspedisjoner. Den kan ogs\u00e5 gi trygghet til dem som vil bremse litt mer i nedkj\u00f8ring. Kortfell fra \u00c5snes har etterhvert blitt standarden for alle \u00e5 leve opp til. V\u00e5re feller lages av Colltex og Pomoca, de st\u00f8rste og flinkeste p\u00e5 feller i verden. Vi har ogs\u00e5 ulike kvaliteter, som spenner seg fra solid Nylon til Mohair og Race-kvalitet. V\u00e5re inserts og v\u00e5r fellel\u00e5s er kvalitetssikret gjennom \u00e5revis med hardt bruk og testing. Den iser ikke og er den tryggeste og beste l\u00f8sningen p\u00e5 markedet. Description for this block. Use this space for describing your block. Any text will do. Description for this block. You can use this space for describing your block. Description for this block. Use this space for describing your block. Any text will do. Description for this block. You can use this space for describing your block.
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Fellefeste (Skinlock) til toppturski er noe du bare finner p\u00e5 \u00c5snes sine ski. Dette er unikt for disse skiene. V\u00e5re tilkomstfeller er rett og slett laget som kortfeller for toppturski. De egner seg til \u00e5 g\u00e5 lange innmarsjer hvor man vil ha god glid, til korte toppturer fra skiheisen eller som et lettere og kompakt alternativ til en vanlig langfell. Tilkomstfellen tar veldig liten plass, og passer i innerlomma. Derfor er det ingen unnskyldning for \u00e5 ikke ta dem med n\u00e5r kj\u00f8rer i skianlegg. Husk ogs\u00e5 skredutstyr om du skal legge ut p\u00e5 topptur i skredterreng.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Long skins are skins for the steeps: when you have to make serious altitude before the descent, or when the maximum grip is required (pulling a load up a high gradient, for example).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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FOUR THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU BUY SKINS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1. The skin\u2019s material<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once upon a time, skins were made of sealskin. Hence the name.<\/p>\r\n

Today, skins are made of synthetic fibres, mohair (hair from Angora goats), or a mixture of the two. The differences in the material play an important role in terms of friction (glide), grip, durability, and price.<\/p>\r\n

The plush material gives a skin different degrees of grip and glide. These properties vary depending on the material used (nylon, blend or mohair) and how the fibres are woven (thicker or thinner, longer or shorter, more angled or less). As a general rule, skins that glide well have a slightly weaker grip, and vice versa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Synthetic skins (nylon)<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Synthetic skins are usually made of nylon. Nylon is very durable and provides superb traction, but it doesn\u2019t glide as well as mohair. Its main advantage is its superb grip in all snow conditions; it\u2019s good on wet snow, which permits it to glide a little a bitter. For when you need durability or optimal grip (pulling loads up steep hills, for example).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Life: approx 150.000 m<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mohair<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mohair skins provide a good mix of grip and glide at a light weight. They\u2019re less robust and more expensive than nylon, however. For when the skier prioritises glide (although they\u2019ll always provide better grip than grip wax). Particularly suitable on cold tracks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Life: approx 80.000 m<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGoat fans: read about mohair and the angora goat here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mix-kvaliteter (blanding av syntet og mohair)<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mix skins, with a combination of mohair and nylon, offer a good compromise between good glide, grip, weight, durability, and price.<\/p>\r\n

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“Consider your intended use, needs, physical shape and technique when considering a skin and the material its made from. If you ski regularly, or you\u2019re intending to make longer tours, it\u2019s worth while buying a skin to emphasise glide. A nylon skin\u2019s cheaper; it doesn\u2019t offer the thrill of the glide, but if you\u2019re pulling a load in difficult conditions it\u2019s second to none.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. Width<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMost skins are sold in 5mm increments from 80 to 145mm in width. Wider skins will, of course, cover more of the ski\u2019s sole, giving better grip; the contrary applies to narrower skins. The best solution for cross-country skiers in the backcountry using short skins is usually to take one or two different ones. The vast majority of alpine touring skiers choose to cover as much of the sole as possible, but this isn\u2019t actually entirely necessary \u2013 you can get buy with narrower skins, and enjoy better glide.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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For maximum grip<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To achieve maximum base coverage, take the ski\u2019s widest point (usually the front tip) and subtract approximately 5 \u2013 7mm. A skin of that width will cover almost the entire base; you\u2019ll probably have to trim the skin to match the shape of your ski with the knife that often comes supplied.<\/p>\r\n

If your ski measurements are, for example, 132\/105\/116mm, buying a 125mm-wide skin will cover the base nicely. Wider skins are more expensive, so you pay more for that cover and the grip it affords when your skinning up to the summit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lower weight and better glide<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some prioritise weight and good glide. For them, the solution is narrower skins. For alpine touring skiers concerned about weight, the volume of their backpack and better glide, we\u2019d advise choosing a skin that fits inside the waist without covering the steel edge.<\/p>\r\n

If your ski measurements are, for example, 121\/95\/109mm, choose 90mm-wide skins. Sizing skins based on the waist sacrifices some grip; unable to march straight up a high angle slope, it might pay to practice techniques such as kick turns and to factor in time spent traversing. Many find this a a compromise worth making; it\u2019s down to individual choice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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After choosing the right width, it’s time to consider length.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Skis come in different lengths \u2013 and so do skins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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You might find a pair of skins for alpine touring sold in four lengths: 162\u2013172 cm, 171\u2013181 cm, 180\u2013190 cm and 189\u2013199 cm. If your skis are 185 cm long, you\u2019ll l want to buy the 180-190 cm length and fine tune the length with the adjustable mounts. You usually have about 10 to 15 cm to play with this way.<\/p>\r\n

Some skins are also sold in a length of about 200 cm. If you buy one of these, you\u2019ll have to trim it to the length you want yourself; you may have to clip in the tip hardware yourself. You can probably fine tune the length with adjusters. If the skin doesn\u2019t have a rear attachment, we recommend cutting it about 15cm shorter than the ski.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Using skin wax protects your skins against wear and water absorption. That means less icing up, better glide, and a longer life.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Customising skins<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most skins for alpine use are sold in specific lengths with attachments at the front and rear. You trim the width and hit the hill. Many come with a cutting tool for this purpose. You trim the skin so that the metal edge has a couple of millimetres clearance so as not to impede edge grip on hard snow and ice.<\/p>\r\n

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Bespoke skins<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some manufacturers make their own skins tailored for specific skis. Really convenient. If perhaps a little costly. Also remember that it\u2019s likely a skin like this fits those skis alone, and maybe a narrower ski if you\u2019re lucky.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Short skins have revolutionised trips to the backcountry on nordic skis. Long skins get you to the top. You can nail gliding, climbing, pulling, gripping, poor conditions, good conditions, days when you\u2019re feeling too lazy to wax. 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