![]() Weight went up a couple ounces per ski (weights listed on Specs tab). If you are looking for a lightweight and flexible skis that fit when you go on tour. Update 2018/19: Along with a graphics update the ski had its layup tweaked for a bit more dampening. I ski toured both skis with both a 2-buckle boot (La Sportiva Spitfire) and a 4-buckle boot (La Sportiva Spectre). Titanal binding reinforcement plates are the latest in lightweight mounting security.5mm ABS sidewalls offer good rock impact protection and improve edge hold on the steeps.Rockered tip and tail and a generous waist let you float in powder and stay above the chop.Sidewall Dampening System has integrated rubber behind the heel for hard snow performance.Balsa flax wood core is laminated with carbon-fiber for good torsional stiffness and stability.The ski can handle what you throw at it, while not being too heavy on the approach. It’s also good for ski mountaineers that like to ski fast and aggressively down variable conditions, and prefer the extra float and rocker provided by a bigger platform. The Helio 105 is a good option for a one-ski quiver for folks that hunt for powder on their daily adventures. That said, the ski has the same construction and dampening system found on the other skis in the line that make hard snow not just bearable but fun. ![]() Skier-tester type: Average weight 5’10 160 pound skier, expert who skis at moderate speeds with a neutral stance. Wildsnow weight index score: 72 (lightest is 61, heaviest is 108) Binding offset: 165 mm, measured from factory BC mount. With the ample waist, it’s obviously more of a powder hound than the 88 and 95. Dimensions: 132/105/119 (27 mm sidecut, 21 meter radius) Weight: 1436 grams. ![]() The 105 is the not the slimmest ski in the Helio lineup. ![]()
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