evo.com | Black Diamond Skis > The Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 Skis are built for long journeys into the backcountry where the mission is to seek and destroy fresh snow. An engineered paulownia wood core makes these skis incredibly lightweight and strong, allowing for plenty of vert and relentless downhill performance. Pre-preg carbon reinforcement and ABS sidewalls deliver a smooth flex, excellent damping, and an overall responsive ride, while the versatile 104mm waist is playful in soft snow and provides extra stability when conditions are variable. Equip yourself with theHelio Carbon 104s and you'll be ready for anything the backcountry throws at you. We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width. 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. ABS Tail Protector Engineered Paulownia 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 Binding 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. Redesigned for the 2021/22 season, the Fritschi Tecton 12 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings combines lightweight and technical performance with great power transmission. Now with carbon fiber injected into the high tech plastics used in both the toe and heel housings, the Tecton 12 is even more rigid and durable for backcountry reliability. Cap things off with a new easy step-in toe design to make transitions even smoother, the Fritschi Tecton 12 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings are the lightweight tech binder for those who go up searching for the thrill of the down. Easy Step-In Static Heel-Locking Lever Added for security and safety. Safety Tech System Features a defined front lateral release in both ski and walk mode for skiing and avalanche safety. We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width. DIN Range 5 - 12 | Black Diamond Helio 104 Skis 2022 - 178 Package (178 cm) + 110 Bindings Size 178/110 | Plastic