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Salomon Climbing Skins
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hi everyone.
I picked up a set of 2017 Salomon Explore MTN 95 skis as I would like to try a little ski touring this year when the snow comes to the Lakes. I need to get some climbing skins for these but I'm finding it difficult to find the appropriate ones. I think Salomon do not sell them any more. My options seem to be (1) but the skins from the 2018/2019 versions and see if they fit, or but a different brand and cut them to size. Can anyone help me out with a recommendation?
Cheers!
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

@car1ine, Welcome to SnowHeads snowHead

You will soon come across 2 terms relating to skins, ‘Grip’ and ‘Glide’. The means exactly what they say, and are opposite. A high grip skin will make going up easier as you need to expend less effort, but the downside is it won’t slide as easily, making moving on the flat less energy efficient. A high glide skin is much more efficient on the flat, but requires more effort on the up. As you become more experienced, you will work out which combination works for you.

I’ve always been a fan of G3 Alpinst skins, either the normal and high traction versions. They come in-cut, but with one of the best and easiest trimming tool. No doubt others will be along with their favourites.
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

As always evo.com have an excellent guide - https://www.evo.com/how-to-buy-backcountry-climbing-skins
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