![]() Weight went up a couple ounces per ski (weights listed on Specs tab). Update 2018/19: Along with a graphics update the ski had its layup tweaked for a bit more dampening. Titanal binding reinforcement plates are the latest in lightweight mounting security.5mm ABS sidewalls offer good rock impact protection and improve edge hold on the steeps.Rockered tip and tail and a generous waist let you float in powder and stay above the chop.Sidewall Dampening System has integrated rubber behind the heel for hard snow performance.Balsa flax wood core is laminated with carbon-fiber for good torsional stiffness and stability.The ski can handle what you throw at it, while not being too heavy on the approach. It’s also good for ski mountaineers that like to ski fast and aggressively down variable conditions, and prefer the extra float and rocker provided by a bigger platform. Balancing playful, soft- snow performance with a lightweight build and technical precision for when conditions are variable, the Helio 104 features a pre-preg carbon fiber layup with full-perimeter ABS sidewalls for improved dampness and a smooth ride, while the engineered paulownia wood core keeps it lightweight for big vert days in the backcou. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are produced for Blister members. ![]() ![]() The Helio 105 is a good option for a one-ski quiver for folks that hunt for powder on their daily adventures. The versatile 105mm waist, rockered profile with camber underfoot, and medium turning radius provide solid edge control in variable conditions and ample. Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Scrapper 105, with comparisons to a few inbounds and touring skis like the Black Diamond Helio 105, Line Sick Day 104, and Armada Tracer 108. That said, the ski has the same construction and dampening system found on the other skis in the line that make hard snow not just bearable but fun. With the ample waist, it’s obviously more of a powder hound than the 88 and 95. The 105 is the not the slimmest ski in the Helio lineup. ![]()
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