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2024
Status:ongoing
2025

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Full nylon for (loads of) grip at the expense of glide
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A 100% nylon entry-level freetouring skin, going all in on grip at the price of glide (294 kcal/h against the Tour Pro's 213, for reference). Our tests on spring snow last season confirmed this. Suited to less experienced users looking for a long-lasting product that will help them on the uphill, especially with fat, heavy skis. There's still time to get your glide on.
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100% nylon
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