Need a backcountry powder ski for the season? Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 combines a lightweight build with technical precision for slashing powder stashes.

Balancing playful, soft- snow performance with a lightweight build and technical precision for when conditions are variable, the Black Diamond 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 backcountry. The Helio also maintains a smooth flex and torsional stiffness for reliable, responsive skiing on the way down. Early rise in the tip and tail improves flotation and trail-breaking efficiency, and an ABS tail protector also has an integrated skin-clip tab to keep your skins from sliding off.

Please note these are Cosmetic Seconds (2nds), which are items that have a cosmetic flaw or blemish that does not affect the performance or intended use of the product.

Specs

• Versatile 104-mm waist with early rise tip and tail
• Pre-preg carbon fiber layup offers improved dampness, torsional
• Engineered paulownia wood core
• Full-perimeter 5 mm beveled ABS sidewalls
• ABS tail protector with integrated skin-clip tab
• Titanal binding mounting plate
• Optimal use: 70% soft snow, 30% hard snow
• Handmade in Austria