How to Choose the Right Touring Skins

Traditionally, choosing ski skins hasn’t been something touring enthusiasts put much thought into. However, in recent years, the market has expanded with more models, making it harder to choose the right skins. If you buy skins from us, there are only a few things you really need to consider to ensure a great experience in the mountains. We’ve created a video and guide to help you choose the perfect ski skins!

Material

The most common materials used for ski skins are nylon and mohair. Nylon skins offer excellent durability, while mohair skins provide unmatched glide. A middle ground is the so-called mix skins, which combine the glide of mohair with the durability of nylon. We focus on pure mohair skins and mix skins.

We believe mix skins are best suited for touring skis used throughout the winter, as their durability makes them ideal for harder snow conditions, often encountered in spring. Mohair skins, on the other hand, deliver superior glide on dry snow, making them ideal for wide touring skis primarily used earlier in the winter season.

Width

We recommend choosing a skin that is at least as wide as the waist of your ski. A skin that is too narrow can make it challenging to get a good grip when ascending, especially when traversing on hard snow. If you purchase skins for your SGN skis from us, we’ll customize them to ensure they fit your skis perfectly.

Length

Modern skins are usually available in pre-cut lengths with a few centimeters of adjustment. If you choose a length that matches your ski length, you can be confident it will fit.

Skin Customization

Different skin manufacturers have different methods for customizing skins. Instructions and tools are typically included. If you shop with us, you don’t have to worry about customizing your skins. For our most popular models, we offer pre-cut mix skins. If you prefer one of our other models, we’ll customize the skins for you, ensuring a perfect fit.

Already have SGN skis in your collection and need new skins? We’ll customize those for you, too!