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Same skins w/ 3 sets of skis?

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PrunedLankly
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Hey NS! I’m about to buy a set of DayMakers so I can use all 3 pairs of skis I own in the BC. I own a pair of Parlor Kingfisher 96s, ON3P Jeffrey 102s, and Line Outlines (117s). I’m trying to be as cheap as possible but I’m assuming I need 2 sets of skins. Any thoughts/suggestions/comments are welcome.
Jan 18 2021 5:30PM
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WoFlowz
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You could maybe get away with one pair of skins for the Jeffery 102s and kingfisher 96s but you’d need a separate set for the 117s, Pomocas or skins of similar make up will have more glide where as black diamonds are a bit stickier and will be nicer on steep things, I’ve only ever heard of people having problems with pomocas walking straight up steep hard packed blacks and double blacks. And don’t forget to take some avy classes and never go out alone in the bc, stay safe and have fun.

**This post was edited on Jan 18th 2021 at 6:05:49pm
Jan 18 2021 6:02PM
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animator
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WoFlowzYou could maybe get away with one skin for the 102s and kingfisher 96s but you’d need a separate set for the kore


OP didn’t say anything about a Kore 😂
OP you will definitely want 2 pairs because the Outline is much wider, and you won’t have the proper base coverage. The Parlor and ONEP you may be able to share the same skin, you’d have to check the side cuts of both and see if it would work. I’d imagine if you cut your skis to the Parlor, they’d fit on the ONEP if the lengths are similar!
Jan 18 2021 6:06PM
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WoFlowz
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animatorOP didn’t say anything about a Kore 😂
OP you will definitely want 2 pairs because the Outline is much wider, and you won’t have the proper base coverage. The Parlor and ONEP you may be able to share the same skin, you’d have to check the side cuts of both and see if it would work. I’d imagine if you cut your skis to the Parlor, they’d fit on the ONEP if the lengths are similar!


Sorry I edited it I saw 117 and immediately thought of the kores
Jan 18 2021 6:07PM
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PrunedLankly
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WoFlowzYou could maybe get away with one pair of skins for the Jeffery 102s and kingfisher 96s but you’d need a separate set for the 117s, Pomocas or skins of similar make up will have more glide where as black diamonds are a bit stickier and will be nicer on steep things, I’ve only ever heard of people having problems with pomocas walking straight up steep hard packed blacks and double blacks. And don’t forget to take some avy classes and never go out alone in the bc, stay safe and have fun.

**This post was edited on Jan 18th 2021 at 6:05:49pm


Thank you so much! I took Avy 1 so I’m itching to get into the BC this spring! (I live in CO so the snowpack is extremely dangerous atm)
Jan 18 2021 7:14PM
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PrunedLankly
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animatorOP didn’t say anything about a Kore 😂
OP you will definitely want 2 pairs because the Outline is much wider, and you won’t have the proper base coverage. The Parlor and ONEP you may be able to share the same skin, you’d have to check the side cuts of both and see if it would work. I’d imagine if you cut your skis to the Parlor, they’d fit on the ONEP if the lengths are similar!


Sweet! My Parlor’s are 180 and my ON3P’s are 186 so I hope it works out. I might go to a shop with the whips and ask for some in person advice.
Jan 18 2021 7:16PM
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PacificRimJob
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Ive used narrow skins on skis before. its not the most ideal, especially if its spring and youre trying to retain traction on variable spring freeze snow.

Id probably get 2 sets, one for your narrow skis and one for your medium skis, and only use them on your fatties when its absolutely nuking out and low-angle. *which is what I do - I only ride my really fat touring skis when its fucking nuking and Im stuck to low angle skiing or when Im hitting some side country where I need to skin back to someplace
Jan 18 2021 8:36PM
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profa_212
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you should definitely be able to get away with it on your smaller skis. The 117s will need an extra set most likely.

Buy one set, trim to your smallest ski. Try them out on a low hype day with the 117s and if you have a bad time run to the shop.
Jan 18 2021 9:13PM
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FaunaSkis
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I am in no way affiliated, but these are 100% the skins you need to get: https://www.camp-usa.com/outdoor/product/brands/contour-skins/contour-hybrid-free-split-skin/

the skin is in two strips on the skis so you can fit them to any ski width over 95mm and can be adjusted by 10cm in length

Jan 19 2021 8:18AM
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corona
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Personally I would just get 1 pair fit for 96. It will likely work OK (not amazing, but acceptable) on the 117s in most conditions. If it doesn't then just get another pair for them. I've used skins that are ~ 6-7 mm too narrow on each side with no issues, I bet 1 cm of each side will work.
Jan 19 2021 8:45AM
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skiP.E.I.
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You can get away with 1 set of skins for sure. You will be probably be using the narrower skis in the most challenging skinning conditions you'll encounter anyway.
Jan 19 2021 1:20PM
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Redeem
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What are your thoughts on your Jeffrey 102s?
Jan 19 2021 1:27PM
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Bushdid9_11
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Holy shit how am seeing these for the first time now
Jan 19 2021 1:48PM
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extravert
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It really depends on the skiing conditions. If you are going up a well-cut, low angle skin track on a powder day you can get away with a lot. If you are skinning straight up the fall line on a well compacted trail, sidehilling an icy skin track through the trees, or doing steep kick turns you may have a bad time with poor fitting skins.
Jan 19 2021 5:12PM
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PrunedLankly
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RedeemWhat are your thoughts on your Jeffrey 102s?


They've been awesome so far. Definitely a bit heavy and stiff, but they charge and are durable AF.
Jan 21 2021 9:02AM
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Medicine
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I use my skins on 4 pairs of skis, not quite that much width range though. If you can try to get skins that can easily be adjusted in length, or with which it is possible to skin without the tail clip. Id say go for it, you shouldnt be touring on 117 in firm conditions anyways
Jan 21 2021 12:02PM
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