

However, it’s unclear from the press release whether BD uses bCores or ampliTex fabrics so I can’t say for sure. Helio Carbon 104 Skis Black Diamond Photographer: jeff cricco Helio Carbon 104 Ski For dawn-to-dusk backcountry missions where slashing powder stashes is the name of the game. Balancing playful, softsnow performance with a lightweight build and technical precision for when conditions are variable, the Helio 104 features a pre-preg carbon fiber layup with full-perimeter ABS sidewalls for improved dampness and a smooth ride, while. Here is a press release from bComp in 2015 stating that Black Diamond was one company of nearly 20 using bComp’s technologies. Our Helio Carbon 104 is built for dawn-to-dusk backcountry missions where slashing powder stashes is the name of the game. The Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 is built for dawn-to-dusk backcountry missions where slashing powder stashes is the name of the game. One of them is a Black Diamond ski with a bComp sticker on it…do Black Diamond skis use bComp cores too? Was the balsa flax wood core in the 116 Carbon supplied by bComp? Maybe. Glidelite Mix Helio Carbon Pre Cut Skins (Sold Separately) Versatile 104-mm waist with early rise. In the video on that page around 30 seconds in there are some skis in the background. Black Diamond Equipment Helio Carbon 104 Skis Size 172 cm. A pre-preg carbon fiber layup with ABS sidewalls keeps this ski damp and smooth while maintaining durability. The Helio Carbon is playful, lightweight, and precise for performance across variable conditions. These cores are supplied by a company named bComp. Built for dawn-to-dusk backcountry excursions, the Helio Carbon 104 was designed to slash powder stashes. Here’s the interesting part: in their ultra light core they use balsa wood with flax shear webs.


(Note: I’m not affiliated with them in any way, but I thought some of their skis look rad. Unrelated digression: when I was hunting for info on balsa/flax ski cores, I stumbled on this custom ski maker in BC, Canada. Maybe I’ll get some more teaser pics up after mounting bindings…I have some ATK C-Raider 12 bindings in the mail to go on these Helios. 104 mm erittäin suorituskykyistä suksea, joilla viet laskemisesi rinteiden ulkopuolella aivan uusiin sfääreihin. I’ll report back later this season when I have more info. Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 on kevyet hiilikuituiset vapaalaskusukset. Next up is to mount some light tech bindings on these powder sticks and go make some turns.

Apparently there are precut Glidelight Mohair Mix skins pre-cut for the Carbon 115, but I can’t find them in stock anywhere at the moment.
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Oh, the tails have a flat spot for a skin clip. Early rise in the tip and tail improves flotation and trail-breaking efficiency, and an ABS tail protector also has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep your skins from sliding off.Left: tip rocker Right: tail rocker (ski de-cambered in both photos) The Helio also maintains a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down. Balancing playful, soft- snow performance with a lightweight build and technical precision for when conditions are variable, the Helio 104 features a pre-preg carbon fibre layup with full-perimeter ABS sidewalls for improved dampness and a smooth ride, while the engineered paulownia wood core keeps it lightweight for big vert days in the backcountry. Black Diamond's Helio Carbon 104 is built for dawn-to-dusk backcountry missions where slashing powder stashes is the name of the game.
