It doesn't matter whether you're pedaling on the slopes or in open terrain. With the KOHLA VERTICAL Mixmohair belts you can combine both - they are truly versatile. The Mixmohair type means that the climbing belts have an admixture of Nylon, which makes them very durable with excellent durability. Among other things, they have a great grip and do not slip, and thanks to the new Smart Glue technology, they hold perfectly on the skis. At the same time, they are easy to unstick. In short, climbing thousands of meters is a little more pleasant with these belts.
Smart Glue – a newly developed adhesive
One of the things you need for ski-alp belts is that the adhesive layer holds firmly to the ski base even in the most demanding conditions. The Austrian manufacturer KOHLA is a leader in adhesive layer technologies and is constantly improving and innovating them. The proof is the newly developed Smart Glue, which you can really rely on and holds perfectly even in really cold weather.
- When gluing ski mountaineering belts with Smart Glue, you don't need to use a release film and you only need 60% of the force to unstick them compared to standard belts.
Excellent glide
KOHLA VERTICAL Mixmohair climbing belts are fast, have excellent glide, will not slow you down when moving quickly and will save much-needed energy during multi-day hikes. This is thanks to the mohair used and the way the fibers are woven:
- Mohair fibers, their cut and quality are chosen precisely to be fast and have the best glide even on variable snow
- The fibers have a special treatment that further improves glide.
- The use of longer fibers significantly increases the durability and life of the belt while maintaining very fast gliding.
Holds firmly even in spring frosts
For the climbing belt to hold securely on the ski slope, the ski slope and the adhesive layer must be dry. If moisture from the snow gets on the adhesive, it stops working, peels off, freezes and does not hold. For this reason, these KOHLA VERTICAL Mixmohair climbing belts use vulcanization technology, in which the fiber is directly welded into the bottom layer, making the belt 100% waterproof. You can enjoy your ski tour without worries, because the adhesive holds firmly, does not freeze and works great even in spring firns on wet snow.
Belts with vulcanized technology have a longer lifespan because the pile is woven into the fabric and baked into the underlying rubber. Thanks to this, the belt does not get wet and has significantly higher grip in difficult spring conditions.
Impregnated climbing belts
Good climbing belts must hold well on the skis and glide well on the snow. Wet snow can stick to wet belts and there is nothing more annoying than having to drag a half-kilogram of snow on your leg. The belts stop sliding and it takes too much effort. All KOHLA climbing belts are impregnated with fluorocarbon and snow does not stick to them.
- The impregnation repels moisture and thus prevents snow from sticking to the fibers.
- Impregnation improves glide - climbing belts are faster and movement is easier.
- Impregnation increases the durability of the fibers - the riser strips last longer.
- Riser strips dry faster.
- The impregnation is environmentally friendly - free of solvents and toxic substances and is biodegradable.
Still like new
With frequent use or after several seasons, the effect of the impregnation may decrease. In this case, you can easily restore it with KOHLA DRY CLIMB skin impregnation spray or KOHLA impregnation wax. The wax is small and is convenient to have in your backpack on a hike, especially for multi-day hikes.
Do I attach the straps to my skis?
KOHLA climbing straps can be attached to any ski - you can easily replace the steel eyelet with a different attachment for a different type of tip. The parts are made of high-quality plastic and stainless steel materials that are resistant to frost and wear.
- Tip: T-Bar tip (85 mm) that fits most skis or with a metal (z-Hook) and rubber (i-Fix) hook option for skis with a groove.
- Heel: sewn-in plastic elastic strap and hook (K-Clip + Elastic Strap), which has a 12 cm adjustment range. For twin-tip skis, use the Butterfly hook.
Will the straps fit the width and cut of my skis?
For the easiest uphill climb, it is important to have the largest possible surface area of the ski base covered by the belt. Therefore, it is important to choose the right width and length of the belts. VERTICAL Mixmohair climbing belts in Multifit version are available in a width of 120 mm and in lengths from 142 - 183 cm in 6 cm increments and you simply cut the belts 2.5 mm from the side to exactly match the shape of your skis.
