For 3kg, these puppies are surprisingly stable in soft snow, due in part to their girth underfoot. This is a distinctly light, dedicated ski touring ski with subtle camber and fat dimensions. I’ve spent well over 20 days on the Black Diamond Helio 105 Skis in the backcountry and lapping the resort While they can carve just fine on groomers, you’ll find they really don’t rail a turn, as they aren’t designed to. And while they don’t possess the pop and fun of a resort ski, they do float and surf like nothing else when skiing deep snow. At 105 underfoot, transitioning them from edge to edge can be a bit slow. But again, this is not their natural habitat. The early rise tip on the Helio 105’s is very pronounced, so you’ll experience some tip chatter on hard packed groomers. Beyond the ropes, you’ll typically find light, fluffy bottomless pow, and that’s just what the Helio 105 likes to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a ski bred for the backcountry and not the resort. The Helio 105 is not meant to be an all-round, ski everything kind-o-ski. But when push comes to shove and things really get ugly in the snow pack, you’ll know it. The Black Diamond Helio 105 Skis do a better job at maintaining their composure than most skis in their weight class.
Most skis that tip the scales at under 3kg are going to require you stay on top of them to maintain control in variable conditions, as they simply don’t have the mass to plow through chunder and hard pack.
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