The G3 Alpinist+ Universal is a nylon plush climbing skin for ski touring. This one is size Medium in a 100 mm width, for narrower touring skis.

What it's for

Climbing skins stick to your ski bases so you can walk uphill. G3's Universal skins use a nylon plush, which G3 describes as built for durability and versatility, with a balance of grip, glide, weight, and durability for any location and conditions.

How it works

Tip connector: G3's self aligning stainless steel hands pivot to grab the ski tip, so they fit different tip shapes and keep the skin centered

Tail connector: an over center camming clip stays positioned on the tail strap. G3 says this reduces tail strap wear and makes adjusting and tensioning easier

Adhesive: G3 rates its Alpinist skin glue to -30 °C (-22 °F)

Trim to fit: you cut the skin to match your ski's sidecut

Sizing and fit

• Length: Medium. The ski length range is printed on the box. Check it against your ski length before buying
• Width: 100 mm
• How to check yours: measure the widest point of your ski. A 100 mm skin gives full coverage only on skis 100 mm or narrower at that point

Care and service

• Storage: G3 Skin Savers protect the glue in storage on this generation of skin
• Service: OMG can trim skins to your skis

Specs

• Plush: nylon
• Size: Medium
• Width: 100 mm