HELIO CARBON 88 SKIS - 179CM

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 ski’s downhill capabilities. The Helio’s 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

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

TECHNOLOGY

Prepreg Fiberglass (Helio Carbon)

LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE This layup is optimized for efficiency without giving up downhill performance. This layup is ideal for any backcountry mission.

Engineered Paulownia Wood Core

Paulownia wood is the material of choice when light weight is required, but compromising downhill performance is not an option. It has good compressive and shear properties, which allow for remarkably smooth and chatter-free ski performance.

Full Perimenter ABS Sidewalls

ABS sidewalls wrap the entire perimeter of the ski, offering optimal durability and Internal Core damping. Used on skis designed for maximum downhill performance and durability, but optimized for minimal weight.

TECH SPECS

DIMENSION

SERIES

SIZE RANGE

TAIL STYLE

TIP STYLE

TURN RADIUS

WEIGHT PER PAIR

[152 cm] 119-88-110

{161 cm] 119-88-110

[170 cm] 120-88-111

[179 cm] 122-88-111 Helio Carbon 152, 161, 170, 179 Rocker Low Rise Semi-Rocker [152 cm] 16m

[161 cm] 17 m

[170 cm] 18m

[179 cm] 19m [152 cm] 1.05 kg (2.31 lb)

[161 cm] 2.42 kg (5.29 lb)

[170 cm] 2.58 kg (5.69 lb)

[179 cm] 2.7 kg (5.99 lb)