G3 ESCAPIST User manual

Top edge
of skin
ESCAPIST
CUSTOMIZABLE
CLIMBING SKINS
*Do nottrim excess skin
material yet, wait for step #5.
DOUBLE CHECK
Flip over the tip to check the
tab on the skewer is fully
engaged in the tip body.
If it is not, go back and trim
away a little more fabric
from step #6.
10. Readjust skin tail to confirm sizing.
SKIN SETUP & TRIMMING
2. Determine skin length.
1 2
3
1. Position the ESCAPIST tip.
2. With the tail strap secured
on the ski, extend skin
plush centered along the
length of the ski.
3. Mark the “fold line” on
the skin where it overlays
the tip assembly bulge.
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8. Begin tip and skewer install.
Step 2
Step 1
9. Complete insertion until skewer clicks into place.
Step 3
Step 4
5. Trim excess length.
3. Remove skin tip
marking template.
6. Fold skin over itself and trim.
4. Trace and mark trim shape.
Align the center of the skin tip
marking template with the fold line.
Fold
line
Insert folded skin into ESCAPIST tip
about 3/4 of the way, then insert
skewer into the skin about 1/2 way.
Remove the perforated skin
marking template from the
bottom of the box. Top edge
of skin
Top edge
of skin
Using a
utility knife or
a sharp pair
of scissors,
trim the top
line to
remove
excess
length.
1. Fold the skin at
the fold line and
attach glue to glue.
2. Cut along the
trim lines through
both layers of
the folded skin
1. Prepare the tail strap.
Adjust the tail clip to be about half
way along the tail strap.
1. Push slack into the center loop.
2. Pull tight on the other end.
Less fabric at the tail = lower
weight and increased glide.
NOTE
2. Remove
release liner.
7. Prepare ESCAPIST tip.
1 2
Back
Press the red tab on the back
of the ESCAPIST tip to release.
1.
Pull the red skewer apart
from the white tip assembly.
2.
(Trace line)
Back

CARE + STORAGE
Keep skin glue clean. Keep 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. 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 ofserious
injury or death. You are solely responsible for your actions and decisions. Familiarize
yourself with the use ofthis 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.
Thoroughly scrape and brush excess wax from skis.
+
Thoroughly dry both sides of your skins.
Do not store your skins on your skis.
11. Attach & center skin for sidecut trimming.
14. Trimmed skins should reveal both edges.
13. Trim from tip to tail along the ski edge,
repeat on both sides.
SkiTip
12. Align G3 trim tool with ski edge.
The tabs on the trim tool should sit
between the ski base and the skin fabric.
23°C74°F
X
OK
Do not store on your skis
overnight or long term
Do not put your
skins on at home.
Do not expose your skins
to direct sunlight or heat.
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G3-SKN-E023 REV A
Metal Edge Skin Fabric Ski Base