Gecko ski touring skins

Gecko Skins: Online Purchase to Choose and Buy

Are you looking for high-performance skins for your outings? Gecko skins are designed for ski touring: lightweight, adhesive, and easy to maintain. Find all the Gecko equipment for touring in our shop and head out with confidence.

Types of Skins Available

• Mohair: excellent glide, lightweight, highly appreciated for climbing.
• Synthetic: more durable and resistant to bad weather, better grip on wet snow.
• Mixed (mohair + synthetic): ideal compromise between glide and grip.

Skins with Glue vs. Skins without Glue

• With glue: good fixation on the ski base, easy to apply and reposition.
• Without glue (elastic or clip systems): cleaner, no residue issues, easy to remove and store.

If you are unsure about the mounting, you can also choose a ski + binding pack including the appropriate skins for a hassle-free setup.

Criteria for Choosing Your Skins

• Width: the skin must cover the ski up to the tail and tips to avoid detachment.
• Length: long enough to cover the base, then cut to fit.
• Material: prefer mohair for glide, synthetic for durability, mixed for versatile use.
• Attachment: permanent glue, renewable glue, or glue-free system based on your preferences.
• Weight: important if you are doing a lot of elevation gain.

Maintenance and Cutting

• Drying: always let dry flat, away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Glue cleaning: use lukewarm water and a soft cloth; specific cleaning sprays can help.
• Storage: lightly talc the sticky surfaces if storing for a long time.
• Cutting:
  1. Place the skin on the base, stretch it.
  2. Mark the shape with a pen or chalk.
  3. Cut leaving a 3-5 mm margin, then refine gradually.

Why Choose Gecko?

Gecko offers a range designed for alpine touring, with materials tested in the field and robust attachment systems. Find our advice to pair your ski touring shoes and skins for optimal performance.

For those who practice in high mountains, our models adapted to skis and skins for alpine touring offer the right compromise between grip and glide.

Buying Tips

• Measure your ski: the skin should be at least the length of the base.
• Prefer a kit containing bindings and skins if you are setting up a complete setup.
• For beginners, a complete ski touring pack including skins, bindings, and accessories is often the best choice.

FAQ

What are the best brands of skins?

Gecko: proven quality, range suitable for all levels.

How to choose the size of the skin?

Measure the base of your ski (from tip to tail). Choose a skin that is at least as long, you will trim it later for a perfect fit.

What are the advantages of glue-free skins?

Cleaner to use, no glue residue, simplified storage, and often quicker to apply and remove in the field.

How to properly cut a skin?

Place the skin, mark the outline, cut leaving a margin, then adjust gradually. Use a sharp cutter and a ruler for precision.

Need help setting up your gear? Contact us for personalized advice or browse our selection to find the Gecko skin that suits you.