When the backcountry is deep and untouched, the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 108 is built to charge it. Designed for powder-hungry ski mountaineers and freeriders alike, this ski combines featherlight touring performance with the power and precision to rip big lines in variable snow. Completely redesigned with a new shape for 25/26, the Helio 108 floats effortlessly in soft snow while maintaining rock-solid edge hold when the conditions get firm.

At its core, the Helio Carbon 108 blends a pre-preg carbon fiber layup with an engineered poplar wood core to achieve the perfect harmony of strength, damping, and responsiveness. The result is a ski that feels smooth and composed at speed yet playful and poppy when it’s time to slash and surf. Early rise in the tip and tail adds float and maneuverability in deep snow, while full-perimeter 5mm beveled ABS sidewalls ensure precision, power, and durability when the descent gets technical.

From steep couloirs to bottomless powder fields, the Helio Carbon 108 is a fast, stable, and confidence-inspiring companion for those who live for big mountain touring days.

Features

• 108mm Waist with Rockered Tip & Tail: Wide, floaty platform ideal for deep snow, with a smooth, predictable turn initiation.

• Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber Layup: Maximizes torsional stiffness and dampness for a stable, energetic feel on descent.

• Engineered Poplar Wood Core: Lightweight construction that delivers balanced flex and long-lasting rebound.

• Full-Perimeter 5mm ABS Sidewalls: Boosts edge hold, impact resistance, and power transfer in variable conditions.

• ABS Tail Protector with Skin-Clip Notch: Integrated notch keeps climbing skins securely in place on the uphill.

• Rockered Tip & Tail: Enhances flotation, reduces tip dive, and increases agility in soft snow.

• Redesigned Shape: Updated geometry for improved float, edge control, and turn balance.

Specifications

• Series: Helio

• Terrain: Backcountry / Freeride Touring

• Waist Width: 108 mm

• Core Construction: Engineered Poplar Woodcore

• Reinforcements: Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass

• Sidewalls: Full 5mm Beveled ABS

• Tip Style: Rockered

• Tail Style: Rockered with ABS Skin-Clip Notch

• Weight: 

  • [166 cm] 3000g

  • [173 cm] 3100g

  • [180 cm] 3190g

  • [187 cm] 3300g

• Dimensions:

  • [166 cm] 132-108-119 mm

  • [173 cm] 133-108-119 mm

  • [180 cm] 133-108-120 mm

  • [187 cm] 134-108-121 mm

• Turn Radius:

  • [166 cm] 22 m

  • [173 cm] 23 m

  • [180 cm] 24 m

  • [187 cm] 25 m

• Materials: 50% Wood, 15% UHMWPE, 15% Carbon Fiber, 10% Fiberglass, 5% Polyamide, 3% Aluminum, 2% Rubber