Cheap Army Surplus Climbing Skins

[BrentLahaie]

Has anyone used these? These are made by Black Diamond and at 210 cm x 60mm they seem like they would fit some of my XCD skis pretty well. I was thinking of ordering a couple pairs but at $9 a pair plus taxes and shipping I was up to $38, which isn't nothing. I was just curious if anyone can confirm that these aren't garbage. Here is the link: https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product ... ?a=2310307

[Inspiredcapers]

I’ve used the black ones they show, they’ll climb pretty much anything. Glide is okayish but you’ll be working it.
The other onesvwith the cool pattern looks hellacious cool.

[fgd135]

Why spend all that Yanqui dollar on beat up used skins when a brand new pair of similar Black Diamond/Ascensions can be had for less than $14 with free shipping?
These are excellent quality, brand new in the bag. I buy a few pair every season, just for gifts.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265478314757?_ ... R8jRoP-1ZQ

[BrentLahaie]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll order a few of those.

Why spend all that Yanqui dollar on beat up used skins when a brand new pair of similar Black Diamond/Ascensions can be had for less than $14 with free shipping?
These are excellent quality, brand new in the bag. I buy a few pair every season, just for gifts.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265478314757?_ ... R8jRoP-1ZQ

[Inspiredcapers]

Somehow missed the used part, mine were new old stock from eBay.

[changed]

I have the patterned ones posted above, they are awesome. I've never used any other skins, so I have nothing to compare to, but when I go up, they go up, and when I go down, they go down slowly.