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Strong enough to handle rough terrain and hard conditions yet perfectly at home on the groomed tracks, the Mountain Race 48 Skin is a ski for the quicker adventure. The Mountain Race 48 Skin comes equipped with the Pomoca Climb 2.0 integrated climbing skin, offering excellent grip and unimpeded glide. The ski’s prominent wax pocket, moderate sidecut, and 3/4 steel edges offer stability and control on the descent.
Constructed with a core of paulownia wood for strength and weight and 48mm at the waist, the Mountain Race 48 Skin weighs a remarkable 1550g per pair for the 200cm skis – perfect for leaving the groomed tracks to break trails.
The ski is also built with Skinlock, allowing the instant attachment of the X-Skin, making it possible to climb more demanding hills and negotiate demanding terrain. Åsnes recommends using the ski a bit and that the climbing skin is proofed/waxed before you use the X-skins on top of the integrated skin.
Ski length
Length is determined based on body length and weight. The table here is intended as an aid and must not be followed slavish. Skills, terrain, weight, backpack and individual needs / habits are factors that influence the choice of length.
General advice: Skiing rough terrain requires shorter skis than open mountain areas. For beginners, it will often be easier with short skis. If the person is lighter than average, the user should consider shorter skis, and vice versa. If you often got heavy load (pulk/sledge), the ski should be a bit longer.
Narrow Cross Country skis like Mountain Race46 and Mountain RACE 48:
Body length | Weight (kg) | Ski length |
-170 cm | -70 | 180 cm |
170-180 | 70-80 | 190 |
180-190 | 80-90 | 200 |
190+ | 90+ | 210 |
Overall rating |
From the sharp edges to the finish they are a step above in off track performance. Much faster and better control then my other brand ski’s.