Volkl Blaze 106 Skins Ski Size:179 Darn Tough uses a fine

Darn Tough uses a fine gauge knit for its signature darn tough durability and a unique performance fit with no slipping

A tiny bit more versatile thanks to its wider waist and rockered tips and tails

while smoother sidecuts offer a more fluid

and rock out to whatever comes is way

A 50-millimeter pole basket is also bomber and replaceable if need be

Volkl Blaze 106 Skins Ski Size:179 Darn Tough uses a fineDue to the emergence of backcountry skiing and touring over the past decade, the skin industry has caught up with a vengeance. Skiers crave adventure, and for some of us, the chairlift access is enough, but for other skiers, a feeling of freedom is only found in the true backcountry. Or, if the mood strikes, an early hike up the resort. Either way, in order to get up to get down, you need some traction under your skis. This is where the skins come in