 Poster: A snowHead
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Am looking for skins to use on both my Directors (rockered) and my Pilgrims (twin tips). I'll use the skins primarily on the Directors but will have them in my pack when skiing the Pilgrims just in case.
Saw these G3 twin tip connectors, which look like they will do the job on both pairs of skis for connecting to the tail. The question is, do I go for a skin with a loop at the front or clips?
And, will the new G3 tail clip shown here work with the twin tip connectors?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I have the G3 Alpinist skins and it looks as though the twin tip tail connector will just replace the cam that comes with the skins. The G3 tip clips work on any skis that don't have a plasticky type shoe at the tip. If the edge profile of the ski is continuous around the tip then no problem.
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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?
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Thanks Kelskii. The new tail clip on the Alpinist skins look like it may slip to either side on skis with rounded tails (as opposed to touring-specific skis with a notch in the tail).
I have tried contacting G3 via their website to clarify whether that new tail clip will work but I keep failing their captcha functionality  Oh, the irony...
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You can always file a notch into the tail of the skis for the rat tail attachment. I've seen quite a few pairs of skis like that.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Zero-G, 40euros, before you ask. 
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or cut off the tail connector and don't bother
the g3 attachments at the front work very well. much better than loops IME
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Sun 13-11-11 15:22; edited 1 time in total
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Or 20 euros if you ask somewhere else.
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gsb, best have a sweet finish. for 20 i doubt it
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gsb, Ah, I was referring to cutting the slot in the tail of the ski and then finishing it all nice like it was done at the factory.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Just buy 'em long, fold the excess bit of the skin around the tail and stick it to the top sheet. Generally works a treat. This photo shows what I mean:
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Thanks for the info chaps. SMALLZOOKEEPER, if I decide on notches, I'll swing by in the xmas/new year week.
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Zero-G, I think you may as well go with the G3 twin tip tail clip. Looking at the one in your link, the buckle that the tail strap fixes to is just the same as the one on the standard tail fixing that comes with the skins and no need to butcher the skis. I cut a notch in my Scott Missions but they have a plastic tail piece so it was an easy job.
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You know it makes sense.
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| Kelskii wrote: |
| Zero-G, I think you may as well go with the G3 twin tip tail clip. Looking at the one in your link, the buckle that the tail strap fixes to is just the same as the one on the standard tail fixing that comes with the skins and no need to butcher the skis. |
My thoughts exactly. The little flip-over clip on the skins is a bit of a red herring.
Biggest decision now is: girly G3s or standard? I just can't work out how "the unique needs of a female skier" (as described on the G3 site) are different from that of a man's with regards to skins...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| Zero-G wrote: |
| Biggest decision now is: girly G3s or standard? I just can't work out how "the unique needs of a female skier" (as described on the G3 site) are different from that of a man's with regards to skins... |
pretty colours! 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Zero-G, That's just ridiculous, we do Pomacia, bought on roll, cut to size with a choice of attachments. To my mind the best quality skin out there at the moment. Not cheap though, around 179euros per pair.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| SMALLZOOKEEPER wrote: |
| http://www.pomoca.com/en/qualities/adventure_glide.php |
Says on the site that these skins are for "experienced ski tourers and amateur competitors." Anything for amateur tourers? 
Whatever I go for, am going to need a set of skins for each pair of skis - their geometry is just too different to share a pair of skins between the two.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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FWIW, I've found the Black Diamond tail clips to be absolutely fine on twins and rocker.
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Zero-G, keep us posted on how the G3s work out...am enjoying free-riding on your admin, having bought a pair of Directors shortly after you!
thebongolian, dirtbag option...nice.
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Pomoca FTW. Forget heavy attachments, go Arno or thebongolian route. (Nice handle thebongolian)
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Should have said I nicked that post from Climbing Skins direct who are apparently very good: https://www.climbingskinsdirect.com/
ChrisWo, well I have to cut corners somewhere now I've blown cash on some new skis
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