The Tödi is the best-selling skin from Swiss maker Colltex, and it’s a robust all-rounder for every ski tourer. It balances grip, glide, durability, and packed size, so it works in all snow and weather conditions, whether you’re a beginner who wants good grip or a mountain guide who wants a skin to trust. These skins are custom made to fit your skis exactly, so there’s no trimming at home. A 65% mohair and 35% polyamide blend gives excellent grip and good glide, and a hotmelt adhesive coating holds on well.
SPECS
- Swiss made by Colltex, custom cut to your skis
- Material: 65% mohair, 35% polyamide
- Skin colour: blue
- Adhesion: blue hotmelt
- Weight: 99.9 g (for a 60 mm x 150 cm skin)
- Grip: excellent in all snow conditions
- Glide: good
- Touring type: beginner to pro
- Included: pair of Tödi skins tailored to your skis, heat-cut cover nets that don’t fray, Colltex skin bags, and a cardboard box with instructions inside the lid
BUYERS’ GUIDE
The big difference from a standard skin is the fit. Because the Tödi is cut to your skis, you’ll need to tell us your ski make, model, and length when you order, and it won’t fit different skis later. That’s worth it if you want a clean edge-to-edge fit with no trimming. The blend is a good all-rounder. Mohair glides well and the polyamide adds durability, so it holds up to a full season of use. A few tips from Colltex are worth passing on. Wax the skins in the direction of the pile before each trip, since it improves glide and helps stop snow building up when temperatures change. In the cold, warm the skins under your jacket and press them firmly onto a clean, dry ski base. Always use the cover nets to protect the hotmelt coating from drying out. If the adhesive ever fails in the field, Colltex makes Quicktex pads for emergency re-coating, which are small and light enough to throw in your pack. Ask us about them.
