Ascension Climbing Skins
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When we set out in search of lesser-known skintracks and untracked backcountry lines, the Black Diamond Ascension Skins are our ticket to bottomless turns. Their newly re-worked nylon material is lighter and more packable than ever, while the tried-and-true adjustable tip loops and STS tail clips ensure a solid hold on your skis. The STS tail clip provides 10cm of adjustability, allowing you to switch the skins between different skis in your quiver.
Details
- Your ticket to untracked backcountry lines
- Reliable nylon material clings to steep skintracks
- STS adjustable tail clips attach securely to ski tails
- Adjustable tip loops adapt to fat and skinny skis
- All lengths are 133mm wide
- Item #BLDZ9AL
- Material
- nylon
- Tip Attachment
- STS adjustable
- Tail Attachment
- adjustable
- Compatibility
- universal
- Length
- 157-168cm, 163-174cm, 169-180cm, 175-186cm, 181-192cm
- Width
- 133mm
- Claimed Weight
- [pair] 1lb 8oz
- Activity
- backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4.5 based on 95 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 26, 2025
Top tier quality!
Kit came with everything needed to cut skins- super easy process. Super easy to transition. Super cute color too!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 18, 2025
Grippy as grippy gets
Classically very attached to the snow. BD glue has improved over the years. No longer do you need to rub the skins on a shedding dog before use to ensure you can rip it. Good balance on grip to the ski and rip-ability
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 12, 2025
Excellent quality equipment
Reliably strong quality that I depend on to get me safely through my backcountry adventures. Never had a complete fail with Ascension skins largely due to the well designed tip and tail clips.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 12, 2025
Great product
The skins work fantastic and dry quickly. The two attachment points are solid. Also having the non- adhesive strip down the middle of the skin makes it much easier to pull apart the skins if you choose not to use the adhesive protector
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 11, 2025
Great product!
Super happy with these skins. Super light and easy to install and take off. Work great on hard pack and deep power. Had great grip on steeps and good glide in flats as well. Have over 30 days this season in them and have no signs of wear. Would recommend!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 8, 2025
we have zero snow but…
I taught myself how to trim my newly purchased Ascension skins (much thanks to your SUPER helpful video series)…. and someday when it snows here in Pennsylvania, I’ll be ready to rip (uphill).
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 17, 2025
Tried and true
Functional and reliable skis that get the job done. Good price. BD is always quality!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 17, 2025
Weapon of choice
Good balance of glide and grip, attachments seem light and robust. Have had in the past but of a different design excited to get some uphill travel in with them!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 7, 2025
Flimsy Tip Loop
Had my skins for two seasons and the quality of the material underfoot is great but the tip attachment is fragile. From time to time working through mixed conditions I will cross my skis, knick a rock or step on the tip by accident. This will result in the tip loop popping open. It’s not an easy fix in the field as the small paperclip sized holes that the loop uses fill with snow. Back home I attempted to re-insert the wires into the top bar and had to use electrical tape to reinforce them.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 5, 2025
Skins
Love the cut to length skins, the new tip loops work great and the trimming tool is awesome.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com