Lighter, more packable, and quicker gliding than Black Diamond's standard skins, the Black Diamond Glidelite Tour Skins blend mohair and nylon for a balance of glide and grip. A streamlined metal tip, a secure tail clip, and an included trim tool complete the kit. The result is a skin that moves fast on long approaches and still holds when the skin track steepens.

Why we like it:

The glide. The mohair blend slides forward with less effort than Black Diamond's all-nylon skins, and over a long tour that adds up to real energy saved.

Features and Functions:

The plush is a mohair and nylon mix, which Black Diamond lists as 50% mohair and 30% nylon, giving a smooth glide with secure grip. Black Diamond's Gold Label adhesive keeps the skins sticking and ripping reliably season after season, and the refined construction packs down quickly into a jacket or pack. A streamlined metal tip and Black Diamond's tail clip come pre-fixed, the tail is pre-cut to reduce drag, and a reinforced tip loop fits a wide range of ski shapes. They come in fixed lengths at a 135mm width, and an offset trim tool is included so you can cut them to your ski's profile.

Bottom Line:

The Glidelite Tour is for skiers who cover distance, from the first storm to the last spring mission, and want a skin that saves energy on the flats without giving up grip. It's the lighter, faster option for committed tourers.