The Best Skins for an Atomic Nomad

The Atomic Nomad ski is a versatile shaped, freeride ski. If your daily dose of skiing involves ripping up groomers, but you long for your yearly tour out West, this ski is one to add to the fleet. Some of the wider versions, such as the Nomad Crimson and the Nomad Blackeye are suitable options for skiing on and off piste. However, finding skins to fit these shapely giants can be somewhat of a challenge.

  1. G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

    • G3 offers a nylon backcountry skin suitable for most alpine skis. With its innovative tip attachment, the Alpinist skin slides securely over high-profile alpine ski tips. This creative design reduces the skin weight by eliminating the bulkiness caused by re-folding the skin to fit a tip clasp. Another added tip feature is the rubber spoiler which inhibits snow build-up and allows for maximum adherence to the ski. G3's patented waterproofing coating prevents snow adhesion and the RipStrip design makes it easier to remove the skin after trekking to the top.

    Backcountry Access Low Fat Climbing Skin

    • The Low Fat skin is a lightweight fat skin which offers the ability to be trimmed to the sidecut of the ski. This is a great option for the skier who wishes to have "wall-to-wall carpeting" on their boards. Wall-to-wall coverage can be weighty, still Backcountry Access claims their Low Fat skins are one of the lightest weight nylon skins on the market. With a fold-over design for the tip kit, the Low Fat skins are easily adjusted to many different ski lengths. Perfect for the skier looking to retrofit a quiver.

    Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Skin

    • For the purist, there is the mohair version of the climbing skin. Mohair is much lighter than nylon and a natural alternative to withstanding the snow glop caused by temperature changes. Built for the minimalist who prides himself on being fast and light, the Black Diamond GlideLite skin packs down smaller and dries out faster then its nylon competitor. This skin is ideal for long backcountry missions or fast after-work exercise.