Built for long missions and big descents, the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 strikes the perfect balance between uphill efficiency and downhill confidence. With a 95 mm waist, this ski thrives in everything from soft, wind-buffed powder to firm alpine snow, offering a blend of precision and playfulness that defines the modern touring ski.
The pre-preg carbon fiber layup maximizes torsional stiffness and dampness while keeping weight impressively low, delivering a smoother ride through variable terrain. At its heart lies an engineered paulownia wood core, chosen for its lively yet lightweight character, paired with full-length 5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls for added power transfer and edge hold. A Titanal binding mounting plate enhances retention and durability for aggressive descents, while the early-rise tip boosts flotation and trail-breaking efficiency on the skin track. An ABS tail protector with an integrated skin-clip notch keeps your setup secure from climb to drop-in.
Purpose-built for the backcountry explorer who demands speed on the way up and stability on the way down, the Helio Carbon 95 is your all-season ticket to high-alpine adventure.
Versatile 95 mm Waist: Balances precision and float for confident performance in all snow types.
Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber Layup: Enhances dampness, strength, and balanced flex without extra weight.
Engineered Paulownia Wood Core: Lightweight and energetic for responsive touring and agile turns.
Full-Perimeter 5 mm Beveled ABS Sidewalls: Boosts durability and edge hold on firm snow.
Titanal Binding Mounting Plate: Provides secure screw retention for demanding descents.
Early Rise Tip & Rockered Tail: Improves float, trail-breaking, and maneuverability in deep snow.
ABS Tail Protector with Skin-Clip Notch: Keeps skins secure and increases tail longevity.
Weight: 2280 g–2880 g (varies by length)
Size Range: 155–183 cm
Dimensions:
[155 cm] 123-95-112 mm
[162 cm] 123-95-112 mm
[169 cm] 124-95-113 mm
[176 cm] 124-95-113 mm
[183 cm] 125-95-114 mm
Turn Radius: 16–20 m (varies by length)
Core: Paulownia wood
Layup: Pre-preg carbon fiber
Construction: Full-perimeter ABS sidewalls, Titanal binding plate
Tip Style: Rockered
Tail Style: Rockered
