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32 For more than 75 years, the best athletes

in the world as well as top guides and mountain

rescuers have trusted in POMOCA skins.

 

In the past decade, these skins have gained

exceptional global recognition in the world

of snow. Our textile engineers are continuing to

apply this knowledge in cutting-edge inventions

and technologies.

In the pages that follow, you will discover

the technological secrets that allow for faster

gliding and better grip on snow.  

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Snow is more than frozen waterMountain villages have an almost intuitive understanding of snow.

The survival of the Inuit, the indigenous people of the Arctic, is

characterized by a precise understanding of the phenomena of snow,

especially the different types of snow in their fantastic variety.

Not all snow is alike. Believing that snow is nothing more than frozen

water is, quite simply, a trivialization brought about by a lack

of understanding in our modern society.

Snow is created only at temperatures below -12°C in the form of splendid 0.1 mm hexagonal crystals (known as dendrites). Lower temperatures produce plates or prisms. Humidity also plays a role in the growth of the crystals. In all, there are more than 5,000 different types of snow crystals. When it snows, the location, humidity, the freezing process and for-mation of crusting are factors which simultaneous-ly determine the formation of the crystals and there-fore their structure and nature. Within the structure of snow, crystals display a distinctive symmetry and striking similarity. It is thanks to this that engineers at POMOCA have been able to develop skin technol-ogies for the widest range of snow conditions and types of ascent.

Snow falls very slowly, at four kilometers per hour, a speed five times slower than that of raindrops. It consists of up to 95% air and curiously always falls with the crystal's flat side facing down, and when it hits a damp surface creates a vibration of approxi-mately 60,000 to 180,000 Hertz.

This vibration is not audible to human ears, but the development of the resulting humidity is very impor-tant for mountain ski skins. As a result of POMOCA's research, we have dealt with the issue of why conven-tional skins become wet very quickly even at very low temperatures and therefore lose their initial gripping and gliding properties. This and other snow-related phenomena form the basis of research and develop-ment at POMOCA.

Swiss engineers have researched the criteria for achieving the maximum gripping and gliding properties in the greatest variety of snow structures. To do this, they analyzed not only the snow crystals themselves, but also, and especially, different blocks of snow. Computerized tomography allowed them to analyze these snow samples under different conditions without destroying them. The results speak for themselves: countless world, European and national champions.

This is why the best athletes in the world, prestigious mountain guides and alpine rescue volunteers trust in POMOCA's know-how when it comes to snow.

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Applying countless physical and chemical meth-ods, POMOCA develops skins that combine the properties of good skins: climbing and gliding ability. But optimizing functionality can only be achieved by first improving qualities such as hydrophobia, fiber tension, restoring strength and gliding coefficient.

Another potential advantage of these skins is their adaptation, or the qualities that allow them to be adjusted at room temperature, for a POMOCA skin must work equally well at -40°C as at +20°C, in hard or soft snow, damp or dry. With the support of fiber researchers and experts in textile technolo-

The POMOCA FormulaHow did POMOCA become the leading manufacturer of winning skins?

The answer is simple: with a deep understanding of snow,

enhanced by research and development. Physicists and chemists work

hand-in-hand with textile engineers and athletes. Together they modify

the materials' contact surfaces and thus push the effectiveness of

climbing skins to heretofore unimaginable heights.

gies and finishes, POMOCA research sets new stan-dards for the future of ski mountaineering.

Currently, POMOCA's innovations such as GLIDE, EVER DRY or SAFER SKIN provide better gliding and climbing properties in top back-country skiing and ski mountaineering competitions. Comments and dai-ly test results from athletes, mountain guides and active ski mountaineering skiers provide research-ers with the strength and motivation to develop new high-performance features. This is where the re-quirement profiles for the RACE, CLIMB and FREE operational ranges originated. Analyses showed that

each target group required very well-defined gripping and gliding performance.POMOCA met these require-ments with a clearly structured skin development pro-gram aimed at meeting individual mountaineers' re-quirements.

POMOCA's range of colors is emblematic of these results. As a result of these efforts, POMOCA has expanded its role as world leader by also demonst-rating that it is an innovator in ski mountaineering.

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" I'm a Racer: I want to glide fast."

Competitive ski mountaineering skiers do the same times in

vertical kilometers (1,000 meters in altitude) as mountain runners,

even though their equipment, such as skis and ski boots, is much

heavier than running shoes. How is this possible? The main reason

lies in the increased stride length provided by continuous dynamic

gliding. The acceleration force reached through the force applied to

the skis and legs is transformed into dynamic gliding motion.

This gliding motion allows for longer strides.

The engineers at POMOCA have managed to achieve the lowest

gliding coefficients under the most varied snow conditions, which

makes it possible to extend stride length by up to 20mm.

This may seem like an insignificant amount, but if one takes into

account that every 1,000 meters in altitude gain requires 4,000

strides, it's easy to see that 8,000 cm can be saved:

a sensational advantage of 80 meters in sprinting distance.

Robert Antonioli – World class athlete of the Italian national team

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Gliding to the finishIdeally, ski skins should have high static friction when

pushing and low dynamic friction in the gliding phase.

An apparent contradiction.

When ascending mountains, the binding-gliding effect changes several times in a single second. It's what is also known as the "slip-stick" effect. This ef-fect is created when the static friction is greater than the dynamic friction. The snow and water particles bound together by moisture create a rapid sequence of movements, a resonating vibration. This, in turn, produces reciprocal effects of adherence, tension, separation and gliding. During this complex process, the mechanical effect of the skin's structure and the fine microscopic structure of the surface are both de-cisive. Substances with low drag coefficients are com-bined with POMOCA fibers to create specialized GLIDE equipment and reduce frictional forces. This can be clearly measured by the dynamic friction value.

Even with cold virgin snow, snow crystals are very sharp. These can become stuck to conventional skins, producing an intense braking effect. In the worst cas-es, cavities can even be created ("glopping" effect). During the manufacturing process of POMOCA's GLIDE equipment, the entire length of the skin's fibers is subjected to a chemical treatment to reduce the friction on each of the fibers so that even crystals in virgin snow won't stick to them. At the same time, the skins' surface is permanently protected.

POMOCA athletes glide to the finish. For other win-ter sports enthusiasts, POMOCA's intensive research helps them save their energy so that they not only reach the top more quickly but also more comfortably.

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"I'm a mountain guide. I need grip."

"My mountain guide colleagues and I spend 250 days

per year working in the Alps, more than half of them on

snow and ice", says Patrick Jost form the Hindelanger

mountain guide office, and adds:  "A secure grip is of vital

importance for me and my clients in the mountains".

Professional mountain guides not only earn their

livelihoods in the mountains, they also require the right

equipment and binding to stay alive. These same issues

are also applicable to all mountaineers and active ski

mountaineering skiers.  It allows them to save energy

all the way to the top, but more importantly, it increases

their safety in difficult situations in the mountains or

when the snow conditions aren't the best.

Patrick Jost – Mountain guide and professional mountain skier

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Gripping in decisive situationsSki mountaineering skins were invented to transform alpine skiing,

which is focused on descending, into ski mountaineering, which is

climbing oriented. POMOCA's original seal skin was replaced in the

1940's with mohair.

The word "mohair" is derived from the word "mukhyar", which means something like "the best wool". The long mohair fibers taken from Angoran goats, known also as mohair goats, are spun to get POMOCA's unique thread, the lightest textile thread in the world.

The raw fabric is woven thick so that it takes on its heavy appearance with POMOCA's typical silky shine. The homogeneity of the elastic mohair fibers also keeps it from becoming tangled or from electro-magnetic charges forming during intensive use. From a chemical standpoint, mohair fibers, like polyamide, are macromolecules whose monomers are joined by bonds.  Polyamide chemical fibers (nylon) are especial-ly known for having longer molecular chains.

Hair, wool and silk are also polyamides from a chemical standpoint, even though they have molecu-lar chains that are considerably shorter than the syn-thetics derived from them. Mohair is used in a wide variety of possible combinations in the textile industry. In addition to 100 % mohair skins, POMOCA chem-ists have developed special material combinations. POMOCA's 70 % mohair and 30 % nylon skins com-bine the durability of nylon with the dynamic tension of mohair fibers. POMOCA's nylon fibers are known for their high elasticity and their resistance to twisting and abrasion, in addition to their quick drying proper-ties. POMOCA has been able to increase static friction and therefore gripping ability in its CLIMB and FREE series to levels unheard of before.

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POMOCA's technology portfolioAdmittedly, many of the research results obtained by POMOCA are

not apparent at first glance. But some technologies give way to clear results:

SAFER SKIN is an exclusive 3-layered membrane technology; EVER DRY not

only keeps the skin dry, it also makes it 20% lighter than conventional skins.

3-layered skin structure: SAFER SKIN

The 3-layer principle has already been transferred to functional cloth-ing. Now POMOCA uses this know-how on layered textiles for all POMOCA skins. A razor-thin membrane is layered between the skin and the adher-ence layer. The advantages of the 100 % impermeable SAFER SKIN can be appreciated under an electron microscope: POMOCA's grid-like mem-brane consists of micropores of between 0.2 and 0.5 μm in diameter. The membrane's pores are 500 times smaller than water drops and large enough to allow air to pass through and provide maximum drying and ad-hesion. This way, water droplets are constantly wicked away from the ski's surface, through the skin. This provides numerous advantages:

POMOCA skin equipment: EVER DRY

As its name suggests, EVER DRY keeps POMOCA skins dry. This prov-en procedure protects each one of the skin's fibers and prevents the un-wanted formation of cavities (the "anti-glopping" effect). Constant appli-cation of waterproofing sprays is no longer necessary and the complete coating keeps the skin dry during its entire useful life. POMOCA's technol-ogies are analyzed and optimized by many ski mountaineering skiers and mountain guides during the testing phases which last several years pri-or to their introduction on the market.  All technologies are subjected to testing and optimization in the extensive research and testing procedures. 

- Complete water impermeability, which means that water is not absorbed into the critical adhesion area

- Maximum sticking stability without the slightest adhesive residue on the ski

- Exceptional resistance to ripping with stable edges which won't come undone

- Easy folding, with the sticking surfaces touching, thanks to great dimensional stability

- Optimal sticking power even after applying the skins several times at low temperatures

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Robert Antonioli et Michele Boscacci – World class athletes of the Italian national team

"In ski mountaineering races, every hundredth of a second counts.

Thanks to our close collaboration with POMOCA, we have been able

to put the gliding capacity of POMOCA RACE PRO to the test in

direct, person-to-person competition. With this new design you can

glide a couple of extra millimeters with every stride, which trans-

lates into several decisive meters at the finish line. It's our secret

weapon for the ski mountaineering World Cup."

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Glide forever.In Formula 1 racing, the rubber compounds used in the tires

are a decisive factor. In ski mountaineering, a proper skin formula

can be the difference between victory and defeat. POMOCA's

research and development has been able to raise the glide

coefficients of the new POMOCA RACE PRO skins to previously

unimaginable levels. Testing and competition alike confirm that

stride length has been increased by up to 20 mm.

The secret of POMOCA RACE PRO's success is its hand-selected raw materials, along with the new GLIDE RACE equipment. This formula, a POMOCA trade secret, has been achieved through a lengthy testing and selection process. The result: a skin with a totally new quality. Continual glide and grip measurement, together with our quality control measures, ensure constant cutting-edge quality all

the way from the prototypes to each and every com-petition skin in the POMOCA RACE PRO collection. GLIDE RACE technology optimizes the dynamic fric-tion value; SAFER SKIN ensures complete water-proofing, and EVER DRY equipment prevents the dangerous formation of cavities known as "glopping". All the more reason why POMOCA RACE PRO is the first choice of the world elite in mountain skiing.

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"I have put my trust in POMOCA RACE for years. This gave

me a new course record in 2010 at the Patrouille des

Glaciers, and made me the world sprint champion in 2011.

There is no other skin that I would trust with my eyes closed

in such a wide variety of conditions. And now POMOCA's

technicians have once again improved the quality of the

mohair skin."

Martin Anthamatten – World class athlete of the Swiss national team

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The winning skin.Almost every race held last years throughout the world was

won by a skier using POMOCA RACE. And the results of the

2011 ski mountaineering World Cup qualifiers were no different,

with POMOCA athlete Kilian Jornet emerging victorious.

And now we have made this prize-winning skin even better,

so that the string of victories will never end.

We asked ourselves: why do 9 of every 10 elite mountain skiers trust in POMOCA RACE? The clear and unequivocal response that we got was that it was because of its gliding properties. But the POMOCA glue technology also came up. Why?

Because POMOCA RACE skins can be placed more quickly and securely, because they retain their sticking power even after several skin changes, and

because the SAFER SKIN design always keeps the edges of the skin smooth, which reduces unpleas-ant braking effects. And the list of advantages goes on and on: Extreme lightness. Impermeability.

The absence of water absorption and weight in-crease. Fast and secure folding. Better gliding un-der any snow conditions. POMOCA RACE: the win-ning skin.

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"For me, as a climber, the direct route is always the most challenging.

And that's why I need an excellent grip. A good grip ensures climbing

power in any critical situation. The new generation of waterproof

POMOCA CLIMB skins is, for me and my clients, an assurance that

I'll get that same grip in difficult and often rapidly changing conditions.

And the GLIDE equipment ensures gliding that is unequalled in its class,

so that I don't run out of energy before reaching the peak."

Patrick Jost – Mountain guide and professional mountain skier

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The best of two worlds.OK. Some people want to glide fast, others want a firm grip.

POMOCA PRO GLIDE offers both possibilities. POMOCA’s textile

engineers created a synthesis with the gliding properties of

70% high-quality mohair fibers and the stability, durability and

climbing properties of POMOCA nylon fibers. This excellent

starting point was further improved with GLIDE technology to

make the most versatile skin of all time.

is reduced. CLIMB PRO GLIDE is the perfect all-pur-pose skin. It hardly needs adding that SAFER SKIN ensures that it is 100 % waterproof while allowing air to pass through, and EVER DRY completely pre-vents glopping in even the most difficult conditions.POMOCA PRO GLIDE is the skin used by mountain professionals.

For day-long excursions, selective climbs or crossing glaciers, CLIMB PRO GLIDE can be used in many different situations. When moving slowly, the skin structure grips all kinds of snow firmly. Once the pace picks up, the friction decreases and, when moving at over two meters a second, the GLIDE ef-fect comes to the fore and the resistance to gliding

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“Alpine skiing is pure fascination. You feel as though your

body, your equipment, the snow and your descent all merge

into one. It all comes together, the adrenaline gets hold

of you and suddenly you are moving and descending more

quickly than you expected. I have trusted POMOCA CLIMB

PRO for years, because it gives me what I need to make

downhill skiing so beautiful while keeping it safe.”

Séverine Pont Combe – Alpine skier and climber

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Pure, unadorned nature.CLIMB PRO skin is 100% POMOCA mohair with the very best

adhesive properties. The selected threads of mohair are given the

exclusive POMOCA SAFER SKIN and EVER DRY treatment to

make them the perfect universal skin for ski touring, with impressive

climbing properties for the medium to high speed category.

The many strengths of POMOCA CLIMB PRO are most noticeable in long treks in changing condi-tions. The densely-woven mohair fibers and are ex-tremely durable and their climbing qualities are im-pressive. POMOCA CLIMB PRO has the advantage of being a climbing skin for rapid competitive as-cents in tricky areas. At the same time, its glide

properties are impressive and enable the peak to be reached quickly and easily. The POMOCA EVER DRY and SAFER SKIN technologies prevent water absorption, ensure high dimensional stability and prevent glopping. There are many skiers today who are fans of POMOCA CLIMB PRO, and their num-bers are growing day by day.

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"I want to avoid the morning mists and get to the sunshine

at the top. So, what does my skin need to do for me?

Obviously I need the best grip possible, because I won’t get

very far unless I have good climbing equipment. However,

when I push myself forward, I need good gliding properties,

because I don’t want to struggle every inch of the way.

POMOCA CLIMB has convinced me after a lot of trying out."

Alexander Dewald – Freestyle and downhill skier

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The all-rounder.It’s the technology in the POMOCA formula that makes POMOCA

CLIMB so convincing. EVER DRY makes sure that the skin does

not absorb a drop of water, even when it is used often. SAFER SKIN

guarantees one hundred percent waterproofing. The outer layer

stays dry and the sides of the skin stable, so glopping is a thing

of the past.

as directly as possible. It stays dry, and it’s extreme-ly long-lasting. It helps you get uphill easily and enjoy the mountains to the fullest.

Its excellent grip is a demonstration of the quality of the CLIMB universal ski skin, especially in the low to medium speed range. It doesn’t matter whether the snow is cold and dry or wet and sticky: POMOCA CLIMB is the right skin for ambitious leisure skiers who want to have equipment they can trust.

Climbers and other open-air sports enthusiasts want to be able to enjoy nature and activity in the wintertime. That’s why they look for a skin that is as simple as possible and which lasts practically a life-time, which is why we developed POMOCA CLIMB.

CLIMB is 70 % mohair and 30 % nylon and has very good adherence. It has also been refined by applying the POMOCA SAFER SKIN and EVER DRY treatments. It helps downhill skiers to make ascents

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chairlifts, and I can get there easily with POMOCA FREE,

the simplest skin in the POMOCA range. I love the fact that

there is also a skin with the original Swiss POMOCA formula

at an affordable price”.

Ruben Blanco Mondes – Freestyle and downhill skier

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All starts are easy.An increasing number of skiers want a start with powder snow.

It is clear that such starts are more often found right next to the

chairlift. However, in many cases, you can find ideal, untouched

slopes just a few hundred meters farther on, if you take the trouble

to go a little bit higher.

With just this in mind, POMOCA's technicians de-veloped the FREE, a 100 % nylon skin, refined with POMOCA's proven processes of SAFER SKIN and EVER DRY. Waterproof. Dry. Resistant. The POMOCA FREE makes climbing especially easy. Its grip is un-

equaled at low speed, its glue technology makes at-taching the skin easy and the problem of glopping a thing of the past. The POMOCA FREE is the right choice for back-country and freestyle skiers looking for more fun and more exciting starts.

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Formula POMOCA

Formula POMOCAu Ski mountaineering world elite

u Competitive ski mountaineering

u Competitive ski mountaineering

u Mountaineering skier in search of speed

u Mountain guides

u Mountain rescue team

u Ski mountaineering expert

u Amateur mountaineering skiers

u Mountaineering skier who seek to climb

u Freerider

u Mountaineering skier who in search of descents

u Off piste skiers

u Mountaineering skier who seek to climb

u Long distances athlete

RACE's tested technology is responsible for countless world records. The highest quality resources, the best production, the fastest glide. Simply fast; simply RACE.

Often, it's not only important to be safe,but to be fast as well. In these situations, CLIMB PRO GLIDE offers extreme safetyand decisive speed.

Those who people trust with their livesevery day in the snow need a skin that can be trusted too. CLIMB PRO offers just this kind of safety.

CLIMB offers the perfect grip,no more, no less.

There is no skin with better gliding andtraction properties. It's the non plus ultra in gliding, the racing skin for the world elite: RACE PRO.

Comfortable support. With the FREEski skin, everybody can experience thefreedom of the mountains.

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BACK FIX

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This product allows you to custom trim the adhesive ski skins yourself and adapt them appropriately to all ski models.

PARALLEL

The preferred option for fans of narrow skis. The most significant advantages are better gliding properties, lightness, comfort on soft starts, and easier handling when attaching the adhesive ski skins.

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An cheap solution for trimming several adhesive ski skins.

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POMOCA has adapted over time to changes in skis and to the different application methods for skins. POMOCA makes use of a diverse range of systems that respond to the different needs of its most demanding users.

TOP FIX RACETip stretchers for elite sportsmen and women

The first tip stretcher designed specifically for com-petitors, perfect in combination with the incompara-ble RACE skin model. This product, developed with the aid of the Swiss national ski mountaineering team, weighs only 5 grams and consists of a strong and elastic 3.5 mm traction cord, a new grip system, and an elliptical ring with excentric holes.

BACK FIX READYStrap with back hooks

BACK FIX READY is a fast and simple kit. All you need to do is place the skin on the ski and trimm it with the POMOCA cutter and the skin will be ready.

TOP FIX Tip stretcher and back hook

POMOCA's range of tip stretchers adapt to all ski types and skin widths. The fastening belt makes at-tachment fast and easy, even with your gloves on. A back hook with rivets ensures that the adhesive skin of the ski fits perfectly at the back.

BACK FIXClip Fix with back hooks

BACK FIX is an innovative, light and simple binding system. It consists of a strap on the tip of the ski and a plastic back hook, easily adjustable thanks to very strong synthetic belts. It is adaptable to all ski types.

TRADITIONStrap without back hooks

This direct, fast and very strong fastening system is ideal for short ski runs. The adhesive ski skins are easily attached to the tip of the ski with a riveted tip buckle.

Weight of binding system per ski skin (+/- 2g) 8 g 38 g 32 g 44 g 19 gEasy fitting ***** *** ***** *** *****Gliding of the binding systems ***** *** **** ** ****Pulling off the skin without removing ski yes no no yes noAdapted to flat ski tips **** **** ***** * *****Lifetime *** **** ***** *** *****Probability detachment tail end of ski skin *** ** ** * ***

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CARV’IT Back Fix ReadyA kit consisting of a pair of skins with Back Fix, two riveted straps, a cutter and a bag.

CARV’IT Top FixA kit consisting of a pair of skins with back hooks, two stretchers, a cutter and a bag.

CARV’IT TraditionA kit consisting of a pair of skins with two riveted straps, a cutter and a bag.

PARALLEL Top Fix RaceA kit consisting of a pair of skins with Top Fix RACE installed and a bag.

PARALLEL without fixationA kit consisting of a pair of skins with no binding system and a bag.

PARALLEL Top FixA kit consisting of a pair of skins with back hooks, two stretchers and a bag.

RollSkins on rolls, available length of either 21 or 42 meters.

CARV’IT  Back FixA kit consisting of a pair of skins with Back Fix, two Clip Fix, a cutter and a bag.

The POMOCA precision cutter

POMOCA's engineers have developed a new skin cutting system. This pre-cision component includes two blades with a hardness level of 62 HRC. Its 30° cutting angle and top-to-bottom cutting direction ensure a precise cutting of the skin. The ergonomic handle allows for constant pressure on the blade. The result: a perfectly cut skin, exactly 2 mm narrower than the ski on each sides, leaving the edges free. This helps to prevent later-al slipping, especially on crossing parts with steep slopes, while also main-taining the durability of POMOCA skins.

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Adhesive tube 75g Ideal for partial or total renewal of glue with all-temperatures warantee.

Item no. 10-0007170100

150 g Can of glue with brushIdeal for partial or total brushed renewal of the adhesive layer.

Item no. 10-0007170200

1kg Can of glueIdeal container for controlled renewal of the adhesive layer in large, measured quantities.

Item no. 10-0007170300

Coating kitEfficient: the perfect roller for a professional coating.

Item no. 10-0007170400

Adhesive rollFor complete fast and easy renewal of the adhesive layer simply by ironing.

78 mm · Item no. 10-0007170500128 mm · Item no. 10-0007170600

Protective sheetIdeal for protecting and preserving the adhesive coating of the seal skin.

Item no. 10-0007190300

Skin bag Light and practical, this extends the useful life of the seal skin when stored for a prolonged period, protecting it from oxidizing and preventing deteri-oration of the tail.

Item no. 10-0007190100

POMOCA cutterThe new cutter has two blades that cut the skins quickly, accurately and cleanly. The sides of the ski are automatically kept clear.

Item no. 10-0007190400

Top Fix RaceThe product consists of a very elastic 3.5mm traction cord, an elliptical ring with excentric holes, and a very strong end, making it easy to remove without the need of gloves. TOP FIX RACE is our lightest binding system (5 g).

Item no. 10-0007182500

Top Fix stretcherPOMOCA complete system. Adapted to each ski shovel and width. Easy to use with your gloves on.

67 mm Bottom buckle, Size: 49 mmItem no. 10-0007182100

83 mm Bottom buckle, Size: 66, 72, 80 (mm)Item no. 10-0007182200

95 mm Bottom buckle, Size: 72, 80, 95 (mm)Item no. 10-0007182300

Adjustable stretcherOne for all. Quick for width from 68 mm to 104 mm. replacement tip for mountain guide.

Item no. 10-0007182600

Clip FixQuick and great: The ski is installed with a click to this rivet-free tip buckle and offers perfect 100% fastening.

Item no. 10-0007181400 · 1 pairItem no. 10-0007181500 · 6 pairs

Tip BuckleSimple binding that allows the buckle to be fastened to the ski and the seal skin to stick easily.

Sizes: 66, 72, 80, 95, 105 (mm)Item No. 10-0007181100 · 1 pair, rivets

BuckleThe simple steel straps can be used so that one adhesive ski skin can fold over another. A fast, easy and cheap method.

Size: 66, 72, 80, 95, 105 (mm)Item no. 10-0007180100 · 1 pairItem no. 10-0007180200 · 5 different pairs

EndhooksAdapt to POMOCA's tip stretcher fastening system. Ensures the perfect fit of the adhesive parts at the back of the ski.

Item no. 10-0007185100 · 1 pair with rivetsItem no. 10-0007185200 · 6 pairs

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Since 1870, when they imported their first models to the French-speaking re-gion of Switzerland, the history of the Dufour Family has been linked to tour-ism and the development of skiing. The family also organized ski excursions and competitions for the prestigious hosts of Montreux in Switzerland.

In the 1930s, Eric Dufour, an engi-neer with a passion for sports, and espe-cially for high mountain skiing, developed and marketed the "DULFOUR-GAILLARD" rescue sled. Light and compact enough to carry in a backpack, this cloth sled al-lowsan injured person to be taken to the nearest shelter thanks to its skis and poles. Eric Dufour developed the pro-duction of non-slip skins, and later ad-hesive skins, making use of his technical knowledge and his experience as a hik-er. With the help of his wife, he direct-ed the company until his death in 1988.

His son, Guy Dufour, took over as manag-er in 1996. In February 2011, POMOCA joined the SALEWA Group, turning a new page in its history and facing new chal-lenges.

As the Swiss specialist in adhesive ski skins, POMOCA has been known for more than 75 years for the excellent quality of its products and its technological innova-tions. Always seeking to move forward, the brand is the indisputable leader in the industry today.

POMOCA is constantly developing new products, from accessories to innovative concepts, to improve handling and bring pleasure and satisfaction to ski mountain-eering lovers.

The world's best athletes have opted for the incomparable quality of POMOCA's ad-hesive ski skins, which enable them to max-imize their performance.

World Champion2008 · 2010 · 2011

Weltcup2009 · 2010 · 2011

European Champion2009

Patrouille des Glaciers winner2008 · 2010

Pierramenta winner2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011

Mezzalama winner2009 · 2011

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Publisher: POMOCA Dufour Industries SA · www.pomoca.com

Concept: Pascher+Heinz GmbH · www.pascher-heinz.com

Creative Director: Reinhard PascherArt Director: Rainer TögelText: Anne Dufour, Reinhard PascherProject Management: Johannes Maur

Action photography: Hansi Heckmair, Alex FördererProduct photography: Alex Förderer

POMOCA Athletes:Martin Anthamatten, Robert Antonioli, Michele Boscacci, Patrick Jost,Séverine Pont Combe, Ruben Blanco Mondes

Printed by: Druckerei Fritz Kriechbaumer

Acknowledgments:Alex, Andi, Anne, Bernhard, Esther, Franz, Hansi, Javier, Johannes, Josep,Mario, Peter, Rainer, Reiner, Reinhard, Schorsch, Thomas, Wolfgang

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