Comparing Splitboard Skins
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Price | $228 List | $216 List | $279.95 at Evo Compare at 2 sellers | $200 List $199.95 at REI | $175.96 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | All-purpose, good ratio of grip to glide, camming tail clip, easy to align tip clip | Secure and easy attachment system, efficient skinning | Lightweight, efficient, packable, good glide | Durable, good grip to glide ratio | Good glide, rolls and folds small, robust adhesive |
Cons | Awkward folding | Adequate grip, particular rolling technique | Expensive, difficult tail clip installation | Can be hard to pull apart, more involved initial setup | Initial setup is a bit more involved, small range of size adjustments |
Bottom Line | Great grip-to-glide ratio and solid all-around performance in a user-friendly package makes it a great choice for most people | Great skins for proficient skinners who know they want an efficient skin for big days | An efficient skin that should appeal to riders with Jones splitboards | Whether it's your first day or 100th day, these skins are appropriate for all skill levels | Straightforward and streamlined performance |
Rating Categories | G3 Splitboard+ Univ... | G3 Splitboard+ Glide | Jones Nomad PRO | Black Diamond Ascen... | Black Diamond Glide... |
Glide (25%) | |||||
Grip (25%) | |||||
Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
Attachment System (15%) | |||||
Glue Icing Glop (20%) | |||||
Specs | G3 Splitboard+ Univ... | G3 Splitboard+ Glide | Jones Nomad PRO | Black Diamond Ascen... | Black Diamond Glide... |
Manufacturer | G3 | G3 | Jones Snowboard (Pomoco) | Black Diamond | Black Diamond |
Weight per pair | 674 (g) | 560 (g) | 460 (g) | 658 (g) | 650 (g) |
Weight per skin | 337 (g) | 280 (g) | 230 (g) | 329 (g) | 325 (g) |
Material | Nylon plush | Nylon plush | 70% Mohair, 30% Nylon | Nylon | 65% mohair and 35% nylon |
Glue | Non-toxic adhesive | Non-toxic adhesive | Non-toxic adhesive | Non-toxic adhesive | Non-toxic adhesive |
Tip Attachment | Asymmetrical steel Hands | Asymmetrical steel hands | Universal clips | Snap-fit attachement | Coated cable |
Tail Attachment | SPLITBOARD+ | SPLITBOARD+ | Hooked attachement | STS | STS |
Precut Option? | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Bag Included? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheat Sheets Included? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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