Helio Carbon 95 Ski - 2025
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Helio Carbon 95 Ski hits the sweet spot for backcountry versatility and lightweight performance
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"When I don’t know what the conditions will be like, I grab the Helio Carbon 95. It’s light enough for long approaches, but still stiff and powerful enough to edge down couloirs or float in soft snow. The carbon layup makes it responsive without feeling harsh, and the 95 waist is the perfect middle ground for touring in mixed conditions."
Who It’s For
Versatile Backcountry Skiers:
Ideal for intermediate to expert backcountry riders who want one touring ski that balances uphill efficiency with dependable downhill performance. Great for those who move between powder stashes, firm traverses, and technical alpine terrain.
What It’s For
All-Conditions Touring and Alpine Missions:
Optimized for ski mountaineering and touring where snow can shift from powder to hardpack in a single day. With rocker/camber/rocker and a mid-fat waist, it’s a dependable ski for varied conditions and long days in the mountains.
Why We Like It
Light, Stiff, and Ready for Anything:
We like the Helio Carbon 95 because it strikes the balance between weight savings and reliable downhill power. The paulownia core paired with pre-preg carbon keeps things featherlight and stiff, while elastomeric materials and ABS sidewalls add damping and durability. With skin-clip tabs and titanal binding reinforcements, it’s built for real touring missions.
Details
- 95mm waist width balances float in powder with control on hardpack
- Paulownia wood core saves weight without sacrificing response
- Pre-preg carbon laminate delivers stiffness and ultralight performance
- Camber underfoot grips firm snow while rocker tip surfs in powder
- Elastomeric materials reduce chatter and improve damping
- Titanal binding plate improves screw retention and mounting strength
- ABS sidewalls and tail protector boost durability for long missions
- Sintered P-Tex 4500 base ensures glide and resilience in alpine terrain
- Item #BLDZ9LN
- Length
- 155cm, 162cm, 169cm, 176cm, 183cm
- Dimensions
- [162cm] 123 / 95 / 112mm [169cm] 124 / 95 / 113mm [176cm] 124 / 95 / 113mm [183cm] 125 / 95 / 114mm
- Turn Radius
- [162cm] 17m [169cm] 18m [176cm] 19m [183cm] 20m
- Profile
- rocker / camber / rocker
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- paulownia
- Laminate
- pre-preg carbon, elastomeric materials, [binding plate] titanal
- Edge
- steel
- Base
- P-tex 4500 (sintered)
- Tail
- ABS protector, skin-clip tab
- Claimed Weight
- [162cm] 5lb 9oz (2523g), [169cm] 5lb 12oz (2608g), [169cm] 5lb 13oz (2637g), [176cm] 6lb 2oz (2778g), [183cm] 6lb 5oz (2863g)
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, powder skiing, freeride skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 13 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 10, 2025
Solid ski. No complaints.
Solid back country ski. I have enjoyed it now that I've taken it out twice. I've mostly used it on summer turns all year style ski trips but will use it in Tahoe this winter for regular touring. Overall. Pleasantly surprised at how well it skis.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 29, 2025
Look elsewhere
Good on ice Terrible on heavy snow/chop/sank in powder Bends like a banana after a week of use. Wouldn’t buy again
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 9, 2024
Love these
So pumped about these skis, can't wait to backcountry with them. So light weight
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 5, 2024
Backcountry Bliss
I've been on these for 4 days this season, and they are phenomenal under a variety of conditions. Light and lively on variable conditions and sublime in fresh powder. The biggest surprise was the lack of chatter and confident stability on frozen chunky crud. I am absolutely loving these skis. I am coming off of an older set of Elan Himalayas, and the feel and ease of the Helios are almost effortless. I downsized from a 102 to a 95 width, but almost no difference in the float factor. The skis are very light, and remarkably stable at speeds on hard pack and icy, windblown hellscapes. I paired these up with some Dynafit Radical bindings that I received for Christmas. I'm 6'1", 165 pounds and mid 50's in age and went with the 176s, so this set up and size specs were perfect for me. I have half a bad ACL on the left side, so I have to be weary and be slightly cautious at times. Light and strong gear is the way to go.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 28, 2023
Quite Delighted
I work in the Snowsports industry but I am also a minimalist, and I wanted a pair of skis that I could use for both touring and the resort. I tested out a demo pair of these at a backcountry ski area in Colorado and really liked how they performed in variable terrain, how light they felt, and how comfortable they felt (I had tried out some other skis that were marketed as touring skis and were a little wider but they felt too heavy and were harder for me to control in the trees). I purchased a pair of these and put a pair of shift bindings on them and oh boy howdy am I pleased with my decision. I took them on groomers, powder runs, tree trails, off-piste, and in a super pipe just for fun and they were pretty versatile and felt pretty good in most situations. I have other skis that are slightly more narrow and are my daily drivers while I’m working at the resort, but I’m chuffed I found these for touring and free-ski days at the mountain. For reference- I’m 5’9” and 125 lbs and I got the 169 length
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 17, 2023
Amazing Gear
Fun time ripping around the mountain !! Highly recommended !!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 14, 2023
Minor cosmetic damage on shipping
Disclaimer I haven't skied on them yet. I got these for a touring set up combined with the fritschi tecton 13 bindings and they fit wonderfully together. Really a beautiful pair of skis. There were some minor cosmetic damage to the skis upon arrival from shipping. Other that that, amazing
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 12, 2023
Fantastic skis
These are awesome skis. I’ve only got a couple tours in them now but they are everything I was looking for. Highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 2, 2023
two runs down
Took these for a test drive in Tahoe last weekend and absolutely loved them with the tecton 13's. Cant wait for some more routes in the coming weeks.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 1, 2023
Awesome backcountry skis
Lightweight for ascending, lots of control on the way down, so glad I invested in these.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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