FAQ
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What are Adrenaline Fusiontec climbing skins?
Adrenaline Fusiontec climbing skins are a new standards in terms of adhesive properties and handling. The glueless and washable Fusiontec adhesion is not a silicone based adhesive, and therefore offers a revolutionary hold even in extreme cold. The Adrenaline Cut & Go Ski & Splitboard sets come with the glueless & washable Fusiontec Adhesion and with with a mix of 65% Mohair / 35% Nylon plush.
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How can I clean gunk off of traditional glue skins? (dirt, pine needles, pethair etc...)
If the traditional Hotmelt adhesive becomes heavily soiled and its adhesive properties diminish, the skins should be re-coated using our transfer tape.
You may service your climbing skins yourself, or you should ask your retail store if they provide re-glue, re-coating service.
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How can I clean gunk off of Adrenaline skins? (dirt, pine needles, pethair etc...)
The glueless washable Adrenaline Fusiontec skins do not require a reglue service, but can be washed.
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What tip attachment should I choose?
We always recommend the M-Ski Clamp as it offers glue adhesive coverage up to the tip and optimized snow replacement.
Skin coverage on the rocketed shovel can cause significant drag when breaking trail in deep snow.
Compared to tip bow attachments you approximately save 2% skin weight at the tip.
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How much do climbing skins weight?
It depends on the width and the length of your skis. The average weight of climbing skins is about:
> 200-250 gram on each foot (climbing skin)
MONTANA skins are among the most lightweight skins on the market.
The most effective way to save weight is usually to choose ligthweight skis, boots and bindings, because the weight can add: > 2700 gram up to 5200 gram on each foot (ski, boot, binding) -
What skin width should be chosen for the Cut & Go set?
Don't go lower than 120 mm.
For example, on a 133 mm ski tip width, the 120 mm skin does not cover the entire ski base at the tip.
The cutting process with 120 mm skins is more difficult and that is why we mostly recommend the 140 mm Cut&Go sets.
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Optimal care of the climbing skins before the ski tour
The climbing skins should not be mounted on bases with wax residue, as this reduces the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer. It is imperative to remove wax residues with an acrylic blade. To wax your touring skis, use MONTANA impregnating wax. Never use a wax with fluorine, silicone or similar additives.
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Optimal care of the climbing skins during the ski tour
When mounting the climbing skins, make sure that the ski base is dry and free of snow crystals. Press the climbing skin well against the base from the tip of the ski. In the event of extreme temperature fluctuations and when changing from damp to dry snow, stud formation can occur. You can prevent this by using impregnating wax on the plush.
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Optimal care and storage of climbing skins after the ski tour
Wet climbing skins must not be stored in the skin bag for a longer period of time. After the ski tour you should let your climbing skins dry well in the air hung at room temperature. Then apply the protective net and store them in the skin bag. The adhesive layer of the climbing skins remains protected from dirt, drying out and UV radiation.
Keep skin glue dry and clean.
Keep the glue side of your climbing skins off of snow, dirt, dust, pethair, etc.
Keep skin plush dry and clean.
During warm spring tours, the skins can absorb water, causing the snow to clump on the plush. Sticking snow makes for a tough day on the skin track.
Treat your skins with skin wax at the start of each season, before the start of a week-long trip, or even daily during the spring season. Treating skins with solid or liquid skin waxes makes them glide better and saves you energy with every step.
If your adhesive gets covered with snow and ice in the field.
Remove the snow from your skin adhesive (outdoors) and run the adhesive side over the edge of your ski. Hold one end of the skin in each hand and pull it across the ski edge with the ski standing upright.
Hang and dry climbing skins
Always hang and dry climbing skins at the end of a ski day. Just like your clothing layers and boot liners, skins need to be dried out. Be sure to hang them in a dust free area and away from direct heat.
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Store your skins properly between use
For short and long term storage, use the "protection net" that comes with the skins.