Ski skins

The ski skin (even climbing skin ) is a climbing aid. The ski skins are attached to touring skis and give the ski mountaineering ascent grip on the snow. They prevent the skis from slipping backwards and simultaneously allow the sliding forward.

Previously sealskins or other natural furs were mostly used today consist of a ski skins Fellflor, the (mostly polyamide) or mohair woven from synthetic fibers. Mohair provides optimal properties for use as a ski skin, because these subtle but sturdy natural fiber absorbs almost no moisture and stays soft and flexible even in extreme cold. The sliding properties of pure mohair skins are noticeably better than that of synthetic fibers as straight in intensive use and at low temperatures. This rise is only possible the Fellflor must be placed in an elaborate process and fixed parallel to the running direction. A polyester reinforced cotton backing stabilizes the Fellflor and increases the tensile strength of the skins.

Most modern ski skins are clamping adhesive skins, they are so glued with a special ( residue-free and cold-resistant ) adhesive on the ski and secured at the ski tip or end with additional eyelets. A new twist on are skins that adhere without adhesive, only by adhesion on the ski.

Provide hides under difficult conditions ( steep terrain, hard snow) too little support, so in addition crampons can be used.