Replying to Question on Getting/Cutting Climbing skins
recently i picked up a pair of 2009 k2 hellbent 189's. and i got a pair of dukes so i would have some more elevation on the ski so i could get it on edge a little easier. but i also wanted the capability of being able to use that touring mode. So i need skis, but the problem is im not sure exactly what i need. I know k2 has the new hellbent with skins, but i cant use those because the way they are secured wont work for mine because i dont have holes in the tips or tails and the width underfoot is about 10mm wider then mine are. another issue i am having is finding the right length. apparently the k2 hellbent 189's are a couple cm longer then they actually are. i haven't measured them yet, but when i do, say they are 195cm, what size skins should i get for them? also i know you can cut skins to size, and i can look up how to do that. but could i just get skins that are about 110 underfoot, or do the skins have to be the same width as the ski? finally when it comes to holding them on the tips and tails. i know that g3 makes a twin tip skin clip, but does anyone know what the best ones are for the best deal or what my best bet would be? thanks guys. +k for bumps and help
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