There really is no contest when it comes to performance which is why we stock the Contour Hybrid Mix skins. Contour are made by Koch Alpin, an Austrian family owned business with over 40 years of experience making touring skins.
The Hybrid glue system from Contour solves the stickiest skin problem. That is designing a glue strong enough to adhere to the backing but not so strong that you can’t separate a skin from itself. Contour achieved this goal by using multiple layers of glue. An especially sticky formula rests against the skin which is covered in another layer of less tacky glue that keeps the interface manageable. The resulting Hybrid glue system is easy to use and reliable. It’s also easy to maintain, since you can simply wash the skin with detergent to refresh the stickiness. Attached to the fancy adhesives is a mix of fibers that also blend multiple goals: grip, glide, and durability. This is achieved with Contour’s signature mohair woven with some rugged nylon. The Hybrid Mix skins offer the benefits of newer glue formulas with the reliability of traditional fare.
- Hybrid glue technology offers reliable adhesion even in low temperatures or with repeated skinning.
- Glue is easy to pull apart so the skins are deliberately folded 'sticky-side-to-sticky-side' for faff-free use on the mountain without the need for a mesh cheat sheet.
- Can be washed to refresh the tack.
- 65% mohair / 35% nylon blend is the great all-around formula giving the best compromise between glide and grip.
- Light weight.
- Attached adjustable tail clips fit securely on just about any ski out there.
- A replaceable wire bail tip attachment keeps things simple and reliable.
- Two cleaning wipes included to help refresh the adhesive.
- Includes a carry bag
- Includes a superb off-set trimmer for cutting the perfect width just inside the ski edge without having to move the skin across the ski etc.
- Backing foil has a removable center strip for mess-free trimming.
- Fitting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATh-w-YLfTw&t=34s
* Please note the skins labeled UNI (without a length range) come without the tips attached so you can cut them to any length.
Whilst the Contour Hybrid Mix skins are straightforward for DIY fitting Jon also offers a fitting service at a cost of £18.00 for the fixed length skins and £30.00 for the UNI skins. This fitting service is only available for skins purchased from The Piste Office.
