Black Diamond Helio Recon 95 Ski 2022

Why We Like The Helio Recon 95 Ski

The Black Diamond Helio Recon 955 Ski styles the same backcountry-friendly design as the original Helio, except instead of a lighter carbon layup, Black Diamond used triaxial fiberglass for a beefier, stiffer feel. That’s not to say it’s too heavy for touring; this Recon model maintains a trim seven pound weight that’s more than suitable for a long skin up steep mountains. It simply styles the same shape, sidewalls, and vibration-damping technology as the original Helio, except a stiffer flex and a poppier wood core make the Recon a more aggressive choice for laying down turns at faster speeds, and digging into firmer snow a bit better.

Details

• Beefier buildup of Black Diamond’s Helio backcountry ski
• 95mm waist is the most versatile Recon for firm and soft snow
• Rockered tip and tail ease turn initiation in softer snow
• Camber underfoot holds an edge on firmer snow
• Poppy poplar wood core with pre-preg fiberglass for stiffness
• ABS sidewalls add long-lasting durability season after season
• Added damping technology borrowed from Helio’s popular design

Tech Specs

• Length: 163cm, 173cm, 183cm
• Dimensions: [163cm] 122 / 95 / 112m, [173cm] 123 / 95 / 113m, [183cm] 125 / 95 / 114m
• Turn Radius: [163cm] 18m, [173cm] 19m, [183cm] 20m
• Profile: rocker/camber/rocker
• Construction: ABS sidewalls
• Core: poplar
• Laminate: pre-preg fiberglass
• Claimed Weight: (pair)[163cm] 6lb 6oz (2892g), [173cm] 6lb 11oz (3033g), [183cm] 7lb 6oz (3345g)
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year