SKINSCARE

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions before using your skins, in order to use them properly and safely.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• After use, please dry your skins in an airy place, at room temperature, away from excessive sun and heat. Avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures, direct heat from stoves, heaters, etc. as they can cause damage to the adhesive coating of the skins.

• Unfold the skins to leave them to dry for a maximum of three hours. Afterwards protect the adhesive with the protection net.
Leaving the skins in an open position runs the risk of exposing the adhesive to dirt and dust. If the adhesive is left for a long time in the open air and exposed to light, it will be subject to slight oxidation, which will age it more quickly.

• Use the MONTANA bag for storing the skins after drying.

• At the end of the season, store the skins in a clean, cool and dark place, with no excessive humidity or dryness.

How to ensure proper adhesion/removal and avoid problems
• The base of the ski must be clean (free from residues of adhesive, dust, dirt, grass, etc.) and well-maintained. A highly damaged or poorly maintained ski base can favor the transfer of adhesive onto the ski and the retention of humidity on the ski.

• After waxing your ski with hot wax, eliminate the excess wax with a scraper and brush the ski. It is recommended to use hydrocarbon paraffin-based or additive-free ski waxes.

• Ski waxes that contain fluoride, teflon, graphite, silicon and other similar compounds, or those that are for very cold snows, may impede the adhesion of the skins. Moderate use is recommended.

• Never leave skis or skins outside in glacial temperatures. Similar conditions affect the skin’s adhesion. If the skins have been exposed to these conditions, reheat them with your body heat before using them again.

• If the skis are cold don't bring them inside to attache the skins. The change in temperature causes condensation on the base of the ski and impedes adhesion of the skins. Preferably adhere the skins outdoors on cold skis or, if possible, bring the skis inside for 15 minutes before gluing the skins and drying them if necessary.

• Check that the ski base is clean, dry and has no snow residues. If necessary, carefully dry it with a cloth or a sleeve. Avoid snow, dust, mud, etc. from coming into contact with the adhesive surface of the skins.

• At the end of an ascent, never let the skins dry on the sun on the skis placed vertically if the temperature and/or solar radiation are high. UV rays and high temperatures diminish the quality of the adhesive

• During a descent take care of the skin. The snow can damage the skins especially on the edges.

• At low temperatures (below 30° F), it is recommended to keep skins close to the body (under the jacket) to heat them up. The same applies when descending a summit to begin a new ascent.
A skin with an adhesive maintained at a certain temperature is easier to attach. Clean and dry the base of the ski and immediately adhere the skins to prevent it from cooling.

• When refitting the skins, do not remove them from your body or take the ski before being ready to fit the skins.
The higher the temperature of the skin and the ski, the easier it will be to adhere it.
Leave the ski in contact with the snow. The skis will remain the same temperature as the snow (always around 32°F), which is usually higher than the air temperature.
Inside jacket, the skins will have a temperature of around 40°F, which is usually higher than the air temperature.
Remove the skin from the jacket only when it will be opened to fit it to the ski. Take the ski only when the skin is ready to be adhered to the base.

• A skin repeatedly coming off may cause a fall. For this reason, proper care of skins is essential. Selecting the correct skin type (mohair, mixed or synthetic) and the correct width are also very important.
Many falls with hard snow occur because the skins are too narrow and the separations are too visible in relation to the ski edge (more than 3 mm without skin).

WARRANTY
MONTANA guarantees the original retail buyer for one year from the purchase date, that the product is in conformity with the specifications listed in the instruction manual.
Should the buyer discover a covered defect, he is expected to return the product to the purchase address. The product will be repaired or replaced at our discretion.
We reserve the right to require proof of purchase for all warranty claims.
We do not warrant products against normal wear and tear, unauthorized modifications and alterations, improper use, inappropriate maintenance, accidents or if the product is used for a purpose for which it was not designed.

RETURNS & REPAIRS
If, upon receipt of the skin, you discover what you reasonably believe to be a defect in the materials and workmanship, you must immediately return it to the place of purchase.
If your climbing skins needs to be repaired or re-glued, you can contact the nearest official service center.
If it is a warranty case, please complete the warranty form electronically.
Our team will be happy to support you and evaluate the issue in accordance with our warranty policy.

We guarantee to the original retail buyer that the product conforms to the specifications listed in the instruction manual. Should the buyer discover a hidden defect, he is required to return the product to the address of purchase. The product will then be repaired or exchanged free of charge. We reserve the right to require proof of purchase for all warranty claims.

We do not warrant products against normal wear and tear, unauthorized modifications or alterations, improper use, improper maintenance, accidents or use of the product for purposes for which it was not intended/designed.

DISCLAIMER
Skiing is inherently dangerous and can result in severe injury, even death. You must understand and accept the risks involved prior to start practicing ski sports.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions. Before using this product, please read all related instructions and warnings, familiarize yourself with its proper use, capabilities and limits.