Black Diamond Route 88 2018 Ski Review

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Category: Touring

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Ski Statistics - Length (cm) / Sidecut (mm) / Radius (m)

158 / 119-88-110 / 17
168 / 121-88-111 / 17
178 / 123-88-112 / 18

Manufacturer's Description

A go-to ski for classic traverses, multi-day hut routes and everyday backcountry performance, Route 88 goes the distance with a narrower waist that excels in firmer conditions and technical terrain. Built in Austria with a fiberglass layup, poplar wood core and flat construction for increased torsional stiffness, the Route incorporates many of the same design principles as Black Diamond’s Helio Series, with an emphasis on durability that makes it ideal for daily use by dedicated backcountry skiers. The Semi-Rocker tip provides improved flotation both in deep snow and on the skin track.

Narrower 88-mm waist ideal for firmer conditions and technical lines
Semi-Rocker tip and traditional camber underfoot
Made in Austria with a pre-preg fiberglass layup and poplar core
Flat-top construction for increased power and torsional stiffness
Optimal Use: 50% soft snow, 50% hard snow

Real time prices for the Black Diamond Route 88 2018, or similar ski products:

Black Diamond Helio 88 Skis - Men's

Black Diamond
Click to buy from Berg's Ski and Snowboard Shop
$499.97

Black Diamond Helio 88 Skis - Men's

Black Diamond
Click to buy from Berg's Ski and Snowboard Shop
$499.97

Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 Ski - 2024

Black Diamond
Click to buy from Backcountry.com
$679.96
(20% off)
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