K_Y_L_E Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Lookin for some climbing skins. Anyone have a preference for good old mohiar, or for nylon? What woudl be the advantage/disadvantage to these? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Mohair is less durable. People claim it glides better, but when I want to glide I take em off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainier_Wolfscastle Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I have found that Mohair (Angora Goat hair) tends to grip a little better and does not ice up as much. Nylon is more durable and climbs almost as well. Given the choice at same price, I'd get nylon. If you are skinning steeper grades, be sure to get "wall to wall" carpeting for your skis. It may cost a little more to get full coverage (especially if you have fat boards), but it will payoff on the steep stuff. Nothing more frustrating than sliding backwards. If you are anal about weight, checkout the yellow BCA brand skins. They are thinner and lighter than Ascension brand, but also not as durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 My Mohair's grip better in powder powder (not PNW powder) Nylon's are much more durable on corny crap snow. Rainier - where'd you get the BCA's were low fat? From what I've read & seen they're the same as all the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainier_Wolfscastle Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 No one seems to publish the exact weights, but I did compare the BCA low fat's side by side with the ascension's and they are quite a bit thinner/lighter. They also fold up smaller if you are going to stash them in your jacket while descending. Here's a link to the BCA skins if you are interested http://www.bcaccess.com/bcaproducts/lowfat_skins.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Off Piste did a review last year http://www.offpistemag.com/themag/hardcopy/op_17_web.pdf Which claimed they weighed the same - but had crappier glide. I've no first hand experience - but packing up smaller would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_Y_L_E Posted October 2, 2003 Author Share Posted October 2, 2003 Thanks for all the help. My bro has a set of older nylon skins, given what ya'll said I will give them a shot for a season and then decide if I like em' . Skoal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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