OUR REVIEW OF THE BLACK DIAMOND HELIO CARBON 88
MANUFACTURER’S OPINION
The Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 is the ideal choice for committed ski tourers, those looking for an ultra-light and high-performance ski, designed for long ascents and technical descents in high mountains. This modernized version of the famous Helio range ski retains all the DNA of Black Diamond: minimalism, efficiency, and technicality, allowing you to push your limits with confidence.
With its 88 mm underfoot, the Helio Carbon 88 prioritizes lightness and speed on the ascent while maintaining excellent skiability on the descent, even in mixed snow conditions. Its tip rocker facilitates flotation and improves maneuverability on chopped or light powder snow, while the traditional camber underfoot ensures good grip on hard snow and steep slopes. Its technical shape allows for precise and secure handling, ideal for alpine routes where equipment reliability is essential.
In terms of construction, the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 is equipped with a pre-impregnated carbon fiber structure, offering an excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio. The result: a lively, responsive, and stable ski, even at high speed. The paulownia wood core, known for its lightness and dynamism, is reinforced by 3/4 ABS sidewalls running the full length of the ski, improving energy transmission and durability. The addition of a Titanal mounting plate reinforces the area under the binding, ensuring better hold and more security on technical terrain.
With a featherweight of 1,260 g in 169 cm, the Helio Carbon 88 is clearly aimed at fans of fast touring, ski mountaineering, or long traverses where every gram counts. It comes with integrated skin protection, thanks to a slightly inclined ABS tail allowing for effective adhesion and secure skin hold, even in cold conditions.
The Black Diamond Helio 88 is a touring ski designed for mountain racers, lightness enthusiasts, and technical skiers. Ideal for ski-mountaineering competitors, large alpine traverses, or multi-day raids, it ensures performance, reliability, and precision. If your priority is to have a light, stable ski designed for high mountain conditions, the Helio Carbon 88 is up to the task at every turn.
BLACK DIAMOND HELIO CARBON 88 FEATURES
- Dimensions: 111-88-122
- Radius: 19m
- Weight: 2642g per pair
- Sizes: 152 161 170 179cm
- Price: 750€
- MODEL 2025/2026 (NEW!)
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