{"product_id":"black-diamond-helio-carbon-95-alpine-touring-ski-1","title":"Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 Alpine Touring Ski","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-ski-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-ski-page *,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page ul { margin: 0; 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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e95 mm Carbon Touring Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Diamond Helio Carbon 95 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 Alpine Touring Ski is built for tourers who want efficiency for big climbing days and a fun, precise ride down. A 125-95-114 mm shape at 183 cm floats variable snow while the pre-preg carbon layup over a paulownia core keeps the ski torsionally stiff without adding mass. At 1,440 grams per ski in a 183, with a 20 m radius and full-perimeter ABS sidewalls for damping, the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 brings versatility and playfulness to previous versions of the Helio that suits long tours, spring traverses and ski mountaineering days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Ski Review\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRatings and length guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eTourers and ski mountaineers who count grams on long ascents, ski 90 to 100 mm underfoot, and want a carbon ski that stays damp enough to handle variable snow on the descent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou want a damp resort-weight ski for lift-served days, you need more float than a 95 mm waist gives on deep storm days, or you prefer a shorter radius for tight technical terrain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFloat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e95 mm waist, early rise tip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eStability at Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eFull-perimeter ABS sidewalls\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003ePlayfulness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e20 m radius at 183\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eUphill Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e1,440 g at 183 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eWaist Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e95 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e125-95-114 mm (183 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurning Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e20 m (183 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e1,440 g per ski (183 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e155, 162, 169, 176, 183 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eLow rise semi-rocker tip, rockered tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eEngineered paulownia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003ePre-preg carbon with ABS sidewalls\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1,440 grams per ski in a 183 the Helio Carbon 95 is one of the lighter 95 mm skis we stock, which is what makes the difference on a long ascent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-perimeter ABS sidewalls wrap the whole ski, adding damping and edge durability that carbon skis of this weight often lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pre-preg carbon layup over an engineered paulownia core holds torsional stiffness, so the ski still bites on refrozen spring snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly rise in the tip and tail improves float in variable snow and makes trail-breaking less work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ABS tail protector with an integrated skin-clip tab keeps skins seated, which matters on repeated transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Diamond covers the Helio Carbon 95 with a two-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong tours and high-vertical days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring ski mountaineering and traverses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable and refrozen snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers running pin-tech touring bindings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-and-light objectives in the 90 to 100 mm range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSki Specialist's Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 runs a longer radius than most touring skis its width, from 16 m at 155 cm out to 20 m at 183 cm, so the ski prefers open terrain and rewards a committed turn. Sizing down shortens the arc and makes tight couloirs easier, and the sidecut narrows with length as well, from 123-95-112 mm at 155 and 162 cm to 125-95-114 mm at 183.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helio Carbon 95 has a titanal mounting plate under the binding area, so it takes a pin-tech mount without an additional plate. Match skin width to the 95 mm waist, and use the skin-clip tab on the tail protector rather than a separate tail strap. Confirm your binding is pin-tech before mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eLength and mount guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eFull spec table · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eDimensions123-95-112 mm (155 and 162 cm), 124-95-113 mm (169 and 176 cm), 125-95-114 mm (183 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eTurning Radius16 m (155 cm), 17 m (162 cm), 18 m (169 cm), 19 m (176 cm), 20 m (183 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eWeight1,440 g per ski (183 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eLengths155, 162, 169, 176, 183 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eProfileLow rise semi-rocker tip, rockered tail, camber underfoot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction and Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eCoreEngineered paulownia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eConstructionPre-preg carbon fiber layup, full-perimeter ABS sidewalls, titanal mounting plate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eTailABS tail protector with integrated skin-clip tab\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eRecommended UseAll-mountain touring and ski mountaineering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eBinding PairingPin-tech touring bindings. Titanal mounting plate, no additional plate required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003eWarrantyTwo years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHelio Carbon 95 vs. Kastle TX94\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kastle TX94 carries more mass and stays calmer in chopped snow, while the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 is the lighter ski and climbs with less effort. Choose on whether the ascent or the descent sets your priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Kastle+TX94\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Kastle TX94 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHelio Carbon 95 vs. Blizzard Zero G 96\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 is 95 mm underfoot and the Blizzard Zero G 96 is 96 mm, so both work as all-season touring skis. The Blizzard Zero G 96 skis firmer and more directional, while the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 has a longer radius and full-perimeter sidewalls for damping. Turn shape preference usually decides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Blizzard+Zero+G+96\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Blizzard Zero G 96 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHelio Carbon 95 vs. DPS Pagoda Tour 100\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPS Pagoda Tour 100 runs wider underfoot for better float on soft snow days, while the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 is narrower and quicker edge to edge on firm surfaces. Snow conditions where you ski most decide between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=DPS+Pagoda+Tour+100\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop DPS Pagoda Tour 100 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 suits tourers and ski mountaineers who prioritize the ascent and still want a capable descent. At 1,440 grams per ski in a 183 with a 125-95-114 mm shape, the Helio Carbon 95 is light enough for high-vertical days and damp enough for variable snow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 weighs 1,440 grams per ski at 183 cm, and shorter lengths weigh less. Note that Black Diamond publishes this spec as a per-pair figure, so a single number quoted without a length or a per-ski qualifier is easy to misread.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe sidecut changes with length on the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95. The 155 and 162 cm measure 123-95-112 mm, the 169 and 176 cm measure 124-95-113 mm, and the 183 cm measures 125-95-114 mm. The waist stays 95 mm throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the turning radius of the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 runs 16 m at 155 cm, 17 m at 162 cm, 18 m at 169 cm, 19 m at 176 cm and 20 m at 183 cm. That is a longer radius than most touring skis at this width, so the ski prefers open terrain over tight couloirs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 is built for pin-tech touring bindings, and a titanal mounting plate under the binding area means no additional plate is needed. Confirm your binding is pin-tech before mounting, and match brake width to the 95 mm waist if your binding carries brakes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 ski variable snow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eBetter than its weight suggests. Full-perimeter ABS sidewalls and a pre-preg carbon layup over paulownia give the Helio Carbon 95 more damping than most carbon skis in the 1,400 gram class, and early rise in the tip helps the ski stay on top of wind-affected snow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 work with skins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. The ABS tail protector has an integrated skin-clip tab, so a tail clip seats without a separate strap. Match skin width to the 95 mm waist rather than the 125 mm shovel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 should I ski?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eLength choice changes both radius and sidecut on the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95. A 169 or 176 keeps the arc shorter and works better in technical terrain, while the 183 lengthens the radius to 20 m for open faces and higher speeds. Confirm length with our staff against your height, weight and terrain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 Alpine Touring Ski is a strong choice for skiers who measure a day in vertical. At 1,440 grams per ski in a 183 it climbs like a dedicated touring ski, and the pre-preg carbon layup over an engineered paulownia core with full-perimeter ABS sidewalls keeps it damper on the descent than most skis at that weight. The radius runs long, from 16 m at 155 cm to 20 m at 183 cm, so the Helio Carbon 95 rewards open terrain and a committed turn more than tight, technical skiing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Diamond","offers":[{"title":"155","offer_id":47573233008797,"sku":"BD11514800001551","price":849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"162","offer_id":47573233041565,"sku":"BD11514800001621","price":849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"169","offer_id":47573233074333,"sku":"BD11514800001691","price":849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"176","offer_id":47573233107101,"sku":"BD11514800001761","price":849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"183","offer_id":47573233139869,"sku":"BD11514800001831","price":849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/115148_0000_Helio_Carbon_95_Skis_no_color_01.jpg?v=1786066822","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/black-diamond-helio-carbon-95-alpine-touring-ski-1","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}