Last tested
2024
Status:ongoing
2025

Palü Crystal Alpinist

A Colltex classic, full-mohair skins for touring and light touring
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In words

Intro
Sitting somewhere between the race model and the Tödi Allrounder, this is a climbing skin for connoisseurs. It has some of the same features as the Tödi (hooks, glue), with good grip and nice glide, which feels more evenly balanced compared to the mixed version when paired with Light skis. It offers a nice mix of grip and glide, softness and durability. The backing material is thin yet dense with a short weave, for agile, sensitive skiers. Like all mohair skins you need to use it a little to get the best glide from it, compared to synthetic and mixed models. It works best on cold, windblown and dry snow.
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Technical specifications

Materials
100% mohair
Price
(120 mm)
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