Great all around skin - G3 Scala LT Climbing Skins - 100mm

For reference, I have owned BD ascension skins(pure nylon) as well as the G3 Alpinist Skin from 2015. This is my most favorite skin I have yet to use. It does not have as good as glide as BD skins, but I think where it excels over the BD skins is in trail setting. I have read some reviews and people say you can't really tell the difference in the Scala tip, but I feel like I can. It effortlessly glides through fresh powder to set the skin track. The Scala tip also prevents a lot of snow creep(snow getting under the skin), which is a huge improvement over the Alpinist skin. Grip is pretty good, only in freezing range and icy snow did they not do well on steeper terrain. Glide was pretty horrific my first time out, but as I used them more they are getting into their prime. I would probably buy these again vs any other skin. The tips make folding them easy(although I know some people love rolling their skins). I never carry skins around, except when lapping, which they go into my jacket between laps, or my backpack during the last lap. Also, the glue is pretty spot on, I felt like my wrists were going to break every time I tried to pull my old BD skins apart, even a bit that way with my Alpinist, but these are the sweet spot. Skin savers are really weird and stiff now, so hold onto your old ones just in case. Would highly recommend these if what I says resonates with you.