 Poster: A snowHead
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Bit of a dull question, can you fit touring skins to a standard all mountain ski, or is the touring ski a specific dssign? Thanks for the feedback.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You can fit skins to pretty much any ski. All 3 of my pairs are technically 'all mountain', but no issues. Though I don't actually have skins for my biggest pair yet, just the smaller two 
just buy skins that you know are as big or wider than your skis, then trim to fit.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@fixx said
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| Though I don't actually have skins for my biggest pair yet, just the smaller two |
If you've gone for wider skis and your skins are now not wide enough, you could always try the trick of splitting them lengthwise (but not quite as far as the tip or tail), then make sure the skins are fitted up to the edge which will help solve any slippage when steep side-hilling.
Some skins for super wide skis use this method so must work OK eg http://splitboard.com/shop/skins/black-diamond-ascension-nylon-split-sts-climbing-skins/
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@geoffers, thanks - good tip! Though My biggest pair get used a lot less, so I've just not bothered getting skins for them yet, as I haven't felt the need to take that pair touring, the other two do fine. And I'm not cutting up the skins for either of the smaller pairs, I'll still need those!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Ian Kenvyn, Although there are some brands which make their own pre-cut skins, those which generally have a small hole at the tip (for example K2, Volkl etc).
As mentioned if buying for 'any' ski, just buy a skin that is as wide as the widest point and trim to fit. Most skins will either come with a special cutter, or provide instructions.
Another point to consider is that there are multiple skin types, ranging from Expedition, High traction, Low guide, Lightweight, Glue less etc.
For occasional use I would go with a Nylon skin such as those from Black Diamond or G3 (Genuine Guide Gear).
Of course you will also need some sort of tour capable binding to make use of your skins 
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Great, thanks for the advice 
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@Ian Kenvyn, go for the COLLTEX CAMLOCK WHIZZZ SKI CLIMBING SKINS IMO the best on the market no messing with cheat sheets just stick the skins together. When they need reglueing it's just like sicking some tape on
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| mishmash wrote: |
| I picked them on the basis that they are clueless |
Does this mean your gear is - all the gear 'with' no idea?
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