The perfect backcountry ski for dawn patrol missions or all-day vert-racking tours through technical terrain, the Black Diamond Helio 88 shaves grams while improving the skis downhill capabilities. The Helios pre-preg carbon fiber layup is combined with an engineered paulownia wood core and full- perimeter ABS sidewalls for added dampness, while maintaining a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down. Early rise in the tip improves flotation and trail-breaking efficiency, and an ABS tail protector also has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep your skins secure. Technical 88-mm waist with early rise tip Pre-preg carbon fiber layup offers improved dampness, torsional stiffness and balanced flex Engineered paulownia wood core Full-perimeter 5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls ABS tail protector with integrated skin-clip tab Titanal binding mounting plate Optimal use: 30% soft snow, 70% hard snow Handmade in Austria Technical Features Turn Radius: [161 cm]