![]() The FINDr 102 weighs in at a respectable 6 lb 8 oz/pair (3kg).ĭPS continues with their successful Tour 1 ski construction – a lightweight design that builds on their successful Wailer series. The design results in a lighter swing weight while helping to maintain dampness and flex profiles. The FINDr skis feature carbon construction and the CNC design looks similar to the Volkl V-Werks where material is removed from the edges and concentrated in the center. The lightweight FINDr series targets mixed backcountry conditions and features three models FINDr 86, FINDr 94 and FINDr 102, while the ROAMr 94 and ROAMr 86 are a little heavier with a more mixed use (lift/touring) focus. While G3 keeps their Synapse and Empire models, 2017 sees the launch of two new series: FINDr and ROAMr. The Helio 105 was our favorite of the group. All three feature carbon fiber and lightweight wood core construction making them some of the lightest in their class. ![]() ![]() The numbers refer to the ski’s waist width. Pictured at the right are the three models we tested: Helio 105, Helio 95 and the Helio 88. The shape is more traditional – light rocker with relatively traditional shape and minimal taper. Shape and construction represent quite a shift from their more recent Convert, Megawatt and Aspect models. The Helio line is being built under contract with Blizzard and the skis are light! They are some of the purest backcountry boards BD has offered in years. The Black Diamond Helio line-up represents a new focus and all new skis for BD. This season’s fresh crop of backcountry skis includes a few highly regarded favorites like the Voile V6, the DPS Wailer 112 and the Volkl BMT 94 but it also includes brand new skis from La Sportiva, Black Diamond and G3. The opportunity to ski a wide variety of backcountry skis back to back for direct comparisons is the foundation of our ski testing program and our subsequent ski review write-ups.
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