Proper skin management in the field saves time and ensures your gear works flawlessly lap after lap. G3 Athlete and ACMG Guide Marty Schaffer shares his routine for applying and storing climbing skins in the backcountry.
Field Management Tips:
- Ditch the Extras: Leave the skin savers and storage bags at home to eliminate unnecessary steps during transitions.
- Clear the Snow: Before applying skins, stick the tail of your ski into the snow, wrap your knee over the top, and thoroughly scrape all snow off the base.
- Smooth Application: Apply the skin from the top down, ensuring it goes edge-to-edge with no air bubbles.
- Skin Wax: Apply skin wax to dry skins at the beginning of the day to prevent glopping when the snow gets warm.
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