G3 ALPINIST Series High Performance Climbing Skins User Manual

June 10, 2024
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G3 ALPINIST Series High Performance Climbing Skins

CHOOSING YOUR ALPINIST SKINS

Alpinist Skins are designed to fit right out of the box. No more trimming to length or installing tip loops.
There are three different Alpinist Skin lengths; each length will fit a range of skis. Consult the size chart to determine which skin length matches the length of your skin.
To determine the Alpinist skin width you require, refer to the Shaped vs Straight information below.

SHAPED OR STRAIGHT

There are two schools of thought on the selection and fit of G3 Climbing Skins, shaped and straight.
SHAPED You can get maximum skin coverage by choosing a skin that is slightly narrower than the widest part of your ski. and trimming the skin to the sidecut / shape of your ski, as described in the skin instructions. The extra work required to trim will more than make up for itself with the superior grip of a skin with “wall to wall” coverage. Choose a skin that covers your ski base “wall to wall” (edge to edge) about 25cm (10in) back from the ski tip.
For example, if the dimensions of your skis are 120/87/115, a pair of 115mm skins will do nicely.
STRAIGHT To avoid trimming, choose a skin to fit the narrowest part of your ski. This set-up is lighter, glides better and eliminates the possibility of contaminating exposed glue when storing skins. Straight skins are also easier to fold for packing and storage.

For example, if the dimensions of your skis are 120/87/115, a pair of 85mm skins will do the trick.
Each pair of G3 Climbing Skins is equipped with a G3 Trim Tool and specific instructions for fitting your skis.

SKIN TRIMMING

  1. Remove release liner (1 ).

  2. Attach and adjust tail clip for length. The tail clip should cam onto the ski tail easily. It is not necessary to tension the skin too tight. Skin fabric should be a minimum of approximately 5cm (2in) from ski tail (2).

  3. Make sure skin is centered on ski base then trim skin fabric by following ski edge with G3 skin trim tool (3).

  4. Repeat this simple action on both edges of ski without repositioning skin (4).

  5. Skin should be trimmed precisely to reveal both ski edges (5).

CARE AND STORAGE

Your skin glue is sacred – keep it clean. When removing your skins don’t drop them in snow, pine needles or on dusty floors. Dirt and lint from fabrics will stick to your skin glue and weaken its hold.
If possible, dry both sides of your skins daily. Be careful not to expose them to direct sunlight or sources of heat like fires and stoves. If hanging them in a mountain hut’s common drying area. hang them carefully and securely, so that other items like wool socks and gloves do not come into contact with the glue. When the skins are being dried or stored without skin savers, we recommend storing them glue to glue, rather than leaving the glue exposed to air.
Do not expose your skins to temperatures above normal room temperature (22C/72F), or expose them to direct sunlight.
Freshly waxed skis must be well scraped. Any loose wax will contaminate your skins’ glue.
Do not put your skins on your skis the night before; apply them at the trailhead.
Do not store your skins on your skis.
For any longer-term storage we strongly recommend using G3 Skin Savers, included with your skins. These storage sheets sandwich between the adhesive sides of your folded skins, making your skins much easier to handle and pull apart after they have been stored for a length of time. Use them!
Cut the G3 Skin Saver in half and adhere each piece to the bottom half of each skin. Fold the tip end of the skin back onto the G3 Skin Saver so that a single layer of the Skin Saver is sandwiched between the two halves of the skin.
With the G3 Skin Savers in place between the skins’ adhesive sides, you can roll or fold your skins and put them in the storage bag.
NOTE: Skin Savers are not intended for use in the field.
ALWAYS store your fully dried skins in a cool, dry place.

WARRANTY

G3 warrants that the product will meet the specification stated in the instructions and G3 agrees to repair or replace the product free of charge if the product does not conform to the specifications. Notice for replacement must be given within 60 days of the discovery of the defect.
ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND/OR WAIVED. For more warranty information and to register your product go to
www.genuineguidegear.com.
WARNING
Winter Backcountry travel is inherently dangerous. There is always the risk of serious injury or death. You are solely responsible for your actions and decisions. Familiarize yourself with the use of this product, its limitations and capabilities. Learn proper skiing techniques. avalanche awareness and exercise good judgment in conjunction with using this product properly. Use this equipment and ski at your own risk.

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