G3 ALPINIST+ Kurzanleitung

HIGH PERFORMANCE
CLIMBING SKINS
3077-7098
G3-SKN-E021 REV -
GENUINE GUIDE GEAR CREATES BACKCOUNTRY SKI EQUIPMENT
FOR GUIDES AND AVALANCHE PROFESSIONALS. G3 IS ALL ABOUT
HIGHER STANDARDS FOR GEAR PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY.
CHOOSING YOUR ALPINIST+ CLIMBING SKINS
ALPINIST+ climbing skins are designed to fit right out of the box. No more
trimming to length or installing tip loops.
There are four different ALPINIST+ skin lengths; each length will fit a range of
skis. Consult the size chart on the packaging to determine which skin length
matches the length of your ski.
To determine the ALPINIST+ skin width you require, refer to the Shaped vs
Straight information below.
SHAPED OR STRAIGHT
There are two schools of thought on the selection and fit of G3 Climbing
Skins, shaped and straight.
SHAPED You can get maximum skin coverage by choosing a skin that is
slightly narrower than the widest part of your ski, and trimming the skin to
the sidecut / shape of your ski, as described in the skin instructions. The extra
work required to trim will more than make up for itself with the superior grip
of a skin with edge to edge coverage. Choose a skin that covers your ski
base edge to edge about 25cm (10in) back from the ski tip.
For example, if the dimensions of your skis are 133/102/120, a pair of 130mm
skins will do nicely.
STRAIGHT To avoid trimming, choose a skin to fit the narrowest part of your
ski. This set-up is lighter, glides better and eliminates the possibility of
contaminating exposed glue when storing skins. Straight skins are also easier
to fold for packing and storage.
For example, if the dimensions of your skis are 133/102/120, a pair of 100mm
skins will do the trick.
Each pair of G3 Climbing Skins is equipped with a G3 Trim Tool and specific
instructions for fitting your skis. This trim tool will trim the urethane tip as well
as the skin fabric.
SKIN TRIMMING
Your ALPINIST+ climbing skins come with a G3 Trim Tool specifically designed
for trimming both the urethane tip and the fabric. Do not use any older trim tool
to trim your ALPINIST+ tip. It is best to trim your skins at room temperature as
the urethane becomes more difficult to trim in the cold.
1 Remove release liner (1).
2 Attach and adjust tail clip for length. Lift the rubber skin tail off the tooth of the
tail clip base and push excess tail through the back until you reach the desired
hole. Then pull the excess tail back through the other side of the tail clip base
and secure it with the other tooth. The tail clip should cam onto the ski tail
easily. It is not necessary to tension the skin too tight. Skin fabric should be a
minimum of approximately 5cm (2in) from ski tail (2).
3 Make sure the skin is centered on ski base then trim skin fabric and urethane
tip by following ski edge with G3 skin trim tool (3). Trim from tail to tip for best
results. While trimming, take care to keep the trim tool firmly held against the
ski edge. This will produce a trim with a consistent offset from the edge.
4 Perform a second pass on the tip in any direction to remove burrs.
5 Check that the cut edge of the urethane tip is cleanly cut. If necessary, you can
clean it up with another trim tool pass starting from the tip towards the tail (4).
6 Repeat steps 3, 4, & 5 on both edges of ski without repositioning skin.
7 Skin should be trimmed precisely to reveal both ski edges (5).
CARE AND STORAGE
Your skin glue is sacred – keep it clean. When removing your skins don't drop
them in snow, pine needles or on dusty floors. Dirt and lint from fabrics will
stick to your skin glue and weaken its hold.
If possible, dry both sides of your skins daily. Be careful not to expose them
to direct sunlight or sources of heat like fires and stoves. If hanging them in a
mountain hut's common drying area, hang them carefully and securely, so that
other items like wool socks and gloves do not come into contact with the glue.
When the skins are being dried or stored without skin savers, we recommend
storing them glue to glue, rather than leaving the glue exposed to air.
Do not expose your skins to temperatures above normal room temperature
(22C/72F), or expose them to direct sunlight.
Freshly waxed skis must be well scraped and brushed. Any loose wax will
contaminate your skins' glue.
Do not put your skins on your skis the night before you ski; apply them at
the trailhead. Do not put your skins on at home.
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Do not store your skins on your skis.
For any longer-term storage we strongly recommend using G3 Skin Savers,
included with your skins. These storage sheets sandwich between the adhesive
sides of your folded skins, making your skins much easier to handle and pull apart
after they have been stored for a length of time. Use them!
Cut the G3 Skin Saver in half and adhere each piece to the bottom half of each
skin. Fold the tip end of the skin back onto the G3 Skin Saver so that a single layer
of the Skin Saver is sandwiched between the two halves of the skin.
With the G3 Skin Savers in place between the skins' adhesive sides, you can fold
your skins and put them in the storage wallet.
NOTE: Skin Savers are not intended for use in the field.
ALWAYS store your fully dried skins in a cool, dry place.
WARRANTY
G3 warrants that the product will meet the specification stated in the instructions and
G3 agrees to repair or replace the product free of charge if the product does not con-
form to the specifications. Notice for replacement must be given within 60 days of the
discovery of the defect. ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND/OR WAIVED.
For more warranty information go to
www.genuineguidegear.com
WARNING
Winter backcountry travel is inherently dangerous. There is always the risk of serious
injury or death. You are solely responsible for your actions and decisions. Familiarize
yourself with the use of this product, its limitations and capabilities. Learn proper
skiing techniques, avalanche awareness and exercise good judgment in conjunction
with using this product properly. Use this equipment and ski at your own risk.
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Tail clip base
Tail clip lever
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exposed
ski edge /
carre expose /
freiliegende
Skikanten
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G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc.
www.genuineguidegear.com 866.924.9048