![]() Optional crampon receptors (+8g) accept Helio crampons. Black Diamond’s mid-sized ultralight ski for technical descents from the Cordillera Blanca to the Canadian Rockies, the Black Diamond Helio 95 ski balances playful, soft-snow performance with technical precision.No need to rotate the heel to start climbing, just flip a flap.Independent vertical and lateral release settings adjust from 5-10.A new lever design adds a seat for a pole tip for ease of exit.Easy Entry System allows you to step into the toe like a pro.Two heel risers and a flat setting help find the perfect climbing angle.Cam Release System places the heel pins on a sliding axis for a more accurate release.Monolink 1.0 toe piece gets rid of a set of toe-arm springs, reducing weight and complexity.If you’re after an exceptionally light binding designed to handle the rigors of big mountain descents, the search ends here with the Helio 200 LT. The geometry of the toe piece works in unison with the independent heel pins to ensure an easy time stepping in, even in the fluffiest of conditions. Its all-metal construction means that this binding will remain faithfully by your side (and around your ski boots) for years to come. Despite the 200-gram name, this slender sender is in a lower weight class that rivals some bindings in the race category. By ditching the adjustment plate, keeping the smooth Monolink 1.0 toe wings, and retaining the ability to independently adjust vertical and lateral release, the Helio 200 LT is ready to tackle the biggest vertical days filled with aggressive and dynamic skiing. For what this ski is designed for, it is very good at what it does, which is let you fly up the mountain, and then get down it reasonably well, depending on your ability and the conditions.The Helio 200 LT is the slimmer little brother that the Helio 200 has been hoping and asking for all these years. ![]() Remember, there is no ski that does it all. They really are a good ski for what they are. I'm still giving them 4/5 stars, though, because I've had so many fun days on them. I find that they're quite squirrelly for me, but I'm still having fun.Īnd I see now they've dropped in price from $830 down to $400. However, they do very well when you've got soft snow over a very supportable base. They're also going to get deflected a lot in crusty, icy or choppy conditions. They will obviously not do well in bottom-less powder, but they're not designed for that. I suck, but I feel I have learned to ski these skis in a variety of conditions reasonably well. Will you look good going down it? Well, it depends on a combination of the conditions and how good a skier you are. I'm still skiing them, and they still work great.įor what they are, they are a fantastic ski. One of them got core-shot, then repaired, then the core-shot fell out, and I've just been having to wax the gash in my base ever since. I have been very hard on my Helio 88 skis for several seasons now. Update 2018/19: Along with a graphics update the ski had its layup tweaked for a bit more dampening. Rockered tip and medium sidecut make for a good all-round ski that won’t get hung up.Binding area is reinforced with Titanal sheets that will make pull-out a near impossibility.Beveled 5mm ABS sidewalls help with edge hold and add some rock impact resistance. ![]() Balsa flax wood core is wrapped by carbon-fiber to make a reliable ski with a balanced flex.Rubber integrated into the sidewall behind the heel reduces vibration on hard snow.The Helio 88 skis are versatile, easy-to-handle, and just plain fun. ![]() Those are important features when you’re high on a mountain with just one way down. The full length ABS sidewalls improve the impact resistance and offer and secure edge hold. It shares the Sidewall Dampening System of the other Helio skis which is what makes them feel like a beefier ski. It’s the ideal choice for long-distance or high-altitude winter tours, plus spring mountaineering season. As the lightest and skinniest member of the Helio family, the 88 is the fastest to the top and the quickest to turn.
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