Ascension Climbing Skins
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When we set out in search of lesser-known skintracks and untracked backcountry lines, the Black Diamond Ascension Skins are our ticket to bottomless turns. Their newly re-worked nylon material is lighter and more packable than ever, while the tried-and-true adjustable tip loops and STS tail clips ensure a solid hold on your skis. The STS tail clip provides 10cm of adjustability, allowing you to switch the skins between different skis in your quiver.
Details
- Your ticket to untracked backcountry lines
- Reliable nylon material clings to steep skintracks
- STS adjustable tail clips attach securely to ski tails
- Adjustable tip loops adapt to fat and skinny skis
- All lengths are 133mm wide
- Item #BLDZ9AL
- Material
- nylon
- Tip Attachment
- STS adjustable
- Tail Attachment
- adjustable
- Compatibility
- universal
- Length
- 157-168cm, 163-174cm, 169-180cm, 175-186cm, 181-192cm
- Width
- 133mm
- Claimed Weight
- [pair] 1lb 8oz
- Activity
- backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 89 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 17, 2025
Tried and true
Functional and reliable skis that get the job done. Good price. BD is always quality!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 17, 2025
Weapon of choice
Good balance of glide and grip, attachments seem light and robust. Have had in the past but of a different design excited to get some uphill travel in with them!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 7, 2025
Flimsy Tip Loop
Had my skins for two seasons and the quality of the material underfoot is great but the tip attachment is fragile. From time to time working through mixed conditions I will cross my skis, knick a rock or step on the tip by accident. This will result in the tip loop popping open. It’s not an easy fix in the field as the small paperclip sized holes that the loop uses fill with snow. Back home I attempted to re-insert the wires into the top bar and had to use electrical tape to reinforce them.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 5, 2025
Skins
Love the cut to length skins, the new tip loops work great and the trimming tool is awesome.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 1, 2025
New BC skins
Very easy to set up and started using right away! They are very functional and have not let me down yet!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 25, 2025
Super Disappointed in Black Diamond
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- N/A
I had my past pair of Ascension skins for 7 years and absolutely loved them. They survived at least 200 tours until they finally kicked it, so I decided to buy a new pair. On the first use, it was apparent the glue was not nearly as strong, and by the second lap of the day the skins were having trouble sticking in the cold. No worries I thought, they are just new! Wrong. The second day, I was skinning up behind a friend, and accidentally hit his ski with the tip of mine, and the bar on the front of the skins completely broke. Popped clean out of the holders, and would not hold on to a skin. I have tried to bend it back to no avail. After more tours, the glue has only gotten worse. Black Diamond appears to have sadly capitulated after their acquisition and joined in the race to the bottom with the Ascensions. Well, I can confidently say that great news for them, they have made it! These are more expensive and significantly worse quality than they used to be. Super disappointed with these, will be looking for new skins moving forward.
January 19, 2025
Great Skins!
These skins are awesome, high quality, easy to use, and they last a long time with good care. I enjoy them so much that I’m buying them for a second time!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 11, 2025
Terrible packaging
Dependable skins. Good grip. Poor glide. Good first pair of skins. The packaging is terrible and leaves paper on the glue that has to be melted off requiring reapplication of glue. This even before they’ve been used. Do yourself a favor and buy a pair of pomocas
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 28, 2024
Great skins. Super easy
These are great skins! They work perfectly and are easy to put on. Trimming was a piece of cake (even for this first-timer).
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 2, 2024
Amazing!
Great skins that hold very well on the snow and are very good overall. Took me a little bit to trim and set up but definitely worth the effort!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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February 2, 2021
whtat is the width?
February 2, 2021
whtat is the width?
February 2, 2021
whtat is the width?
February 2, 2021
whtat is the width?
November 30, 2020
Will the Black Diamond Ascension Climbing Skins fit the Black Diamond Boundary 115s at 195cm?
October 26, 2020
Will these skins work with twin tip skis? I noticed G3 makes a Twin Tip attachment. Will I need supplemental parts in order to use these skins?
August 30, 2020
What is the stock width of the ascension skins?
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