Black Diamond Helio 88 (2017)

The lightest ski in our line and ideal for high-altitude descents, ski mountaineering races and any dawn-to-dusk day in the backcountry, the Black Diamond Helio 88 shaves grams without sacrificing performance. The Helio’s pre-preg carbon fiber layup makes it extremely light for long approaches and technical ascents, but helps maintain a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down. Early rise in the tip and tail improves flotation and trail-breaking efficiency, and an ABS tail protector also has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep your skins secure.

- Technical 88-mm waist with early rise tip and tail.
- Pre-preg carbon fiber layup offers torsional
stiffness and balanced flex.
- Ultralight engineered balsa flax wood core.
- 5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls.
- ABS tail protector with integrated skin-clip tab.
- Optimal use: 30% soft snow/70% hard snow.