The mid-width Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 touring ski offers a balance of playful performance and precision for technically demanding off-piste descents.

The Black Diamond Helio 95’s pre-preg carbon fiber layup and full-perimeter ABS sidewalls has improved dampness for a smoother ride, while the engineered paulownia core keeps the ski light for long tours.

The Black diamond Helio 95 also maintains a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down. Early rise in the tip and tail improves flotation and trail-breaking efficiency, and an ABS tail protector also has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep your skins secure.

Features:
• Versatile 95-mm waist with early rise tip and tail
• Pre-preg carbon fiber layup offers improved dampness, torsional stiffness and balanced flex
• Engineered paulownia wood core
• Full-perimeter 5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls
•  ABS tail protector with integrated skin-clip tab
•  Titanal binding mounting plate
•  Optimal use: 50 % soft snow, 50 % hard snow
•  Handmade in Austria

Dimensions / Radius:
183 cm 125-95-114 mm R 20 m
176 cm 124-95-113 mm R 19 m
169 cm 124-95-113 mm R 18 m
162 cm 123-95-112 mm R 17 m
155 cm 123-95-112 mm R 16 m

Technology

LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE CARBON (HELIO CARBON)
A blend of High-strength carbon fiber oriented along multiple axes combined with strategic amounts of high-strength E-Glass for toughness and damping, this layup is optimized for efficiency without giving up downhill performance. Toughened epoxy resin is added in precise quantities prior to ski manufacturing to ensure precise weight and consistent quality. This layup is ideal for any backcountry mission.

ENGINEERED PAULOWNIA WOOD CORE
Paulownia wood is the material of choice when light weight is required, but compromising downhill performance is not an option. The stiffness and weight properties of paulownia wood make it the go-to material when using carbon fiber layups. Its slightly softer longitudinal stiffness allows for the use of stiffer carbon composites without compromising the flex profile of the ski. It has good compressive and shear properties, which allow for remarkably smooth and chatter-free ski performance at very low weight.

TITANAL MOUNTING PLATE
A high-strength metal plate is embedded underneath the composite layer to ensure that binding screw retention is never a concern. This plate also serves to increase torsional stiffness and provides a solid foundation underfoot.

INTERNAL CORE DAMPENING
Elastomeric materials are strategically located within the ski to improve damping and edge control. These layers serve both to absorb high-frequency vibration and also to allow some shear between internal layers, improving both performance and durability.

PTEX 4500 BASE
Industry-accepted as the premium base material, this sintered UHMW-PE base provides very high density for excellent durability and wax retention, combined with high carbon content for superior glide.

SEMI-CAP ABS SIDEWALLS
ABS sidewalls are located only in the underfoot zone most prone to impacts and where they can provide the most damping effect. Used on skis that require more durability and better ski performance than full-cap construction, but where low weight is top priority.