Size:
Quantity
STS Kit revives your skins with reliable strap and clip replacements
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I always keep one of these tail kits in my ski repair box—super easy to install with a hammer and anvil, and it’s saved more than one skin from getting retired mid-season."
Our skins take a beating through season after season of powder laps, transitions, and freeze-thaw cycles. Thankfully, when the tail section finally gives in, the Black Diamond Ski Skin Tail Kit makes bringing them back to life a straightforward fix.
This no-nonsense kit includes everything needed to replace worn or broken tail straps, clips, and hardware—saving your tried-and-true climbing skins from early retirement. Whether you're updating an older pair or prepping a spare set, the durable construction and intuitive setup means you’ll be back on the skintrack before the next storm hits.
Details
- Replacement tail kit restores functionality to climbing skins
- Compatible with most Black Diamond skin models
- Includes 2 tail straps, clips, and installation hardware
- Easy to install with basic tools (hammer and anvil recommended)
- Great to keep as a backup for extended trips or remote hut tours
- Helps extend the life of older skins
- Item #BLDZA53
- Includes
- 2 replacement tail straps, clips, hardware
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
- Activity
- backcountry skiing
Reviews
Q&A
What do you think about this product?
Overall Rating
4.5 based on 9 ratings
Review Summary
View
Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 11, 2019
Not Black Diamond Quality
I bought these to add some tail clips to my STD skins that I bought new, but they didn’t hold up. I followed the directions for installation, but after about 3 outing with these they ripped right out of the skins. Granted, I was pulling my skins off with these, but they simply ripped through the skin material with the rivets still together. Overall, I was expecting better quality from Black Diamond and didn’t receive it.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 21, 2019
Works great
I have put these on 4 pairs of skins. They are fairly easy to install. Note: On one pair, that have a sewn-in tip loop, I failed to cut the skin short enough which doesn't allow the stretch in the tail adjuster wanted. Be nice to be able to get a rivet set so i can redo these.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 30, 2019
Simple way to add a tail connection to your skins
We bought some skins on sale for my son who is still growing and, thus, we keep him on improvised gear for the time being. The skins did not have a tail connection and that was a problem on our hut trip. This kit solved the problem and kept things affordable. Be sure to read the 'tools required' list first, a couple items may not be commonly on-hand.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 8, 2018
Just what I needed.....
Purchased the STS kit; BD did a great job applying them to my skins. Looking fwd to many more great touring days:)
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 5, 2018
They do the job
They keep my skins attached to the tail end of my skis. Not much else to be said.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 16, 2018
Great replacement strap
These adjustable replacement tail straps worked great to replace some rigid tail hooks on a pair of skins that were too short. They were easy to install with minimal tools.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 16, 2017
Solid, install process is so so
As others have stated, these are very solid and easy to use. They took a little longer to install than expected. Getting the rivets through the skins was a bit of a pain -- I'd recommend using a drill of exactly the right size rather than a nail as indicated in the instructions. If you need tails, just buy these and don't look back. You won't regret it
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 15, 2017
Tip lop kit
Easy installation. Crossing crossing fingers my egde doesn't cut nylon. Good fit on ski tips.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 14, 2017
Easy to install
I needed to shorten a pair of G3 skins for some shorter skis. I cut the tail off and used the STS Kit as a new tail attachment. The installation in easy (the pound in rivets work great and isn't as complicated as you might think) and they have held up well so far.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
Do you have a question about this product?