Ready for a new kind of winter fun?
Altai Hoks (hawks) are short, wide ‘skishoes’ that can climb uphill and slide downhill. Hoks give a whole new experience to playing outdoors on the rolling hills surrounding Georgian Bay! The integrated climbing skin gives you the ability to climb like a snowshoe but is able to slide downhill which makes exploring the forests alot more fun. They are a no fuss ski that you can use your existing winter boots with, 3-Pin boot & binding combo or SNS/NNN BC bindings with adapter plate.
For more advanced skiers I also sell the Altai Kōms which are a dedicated backcountry ski with a fishscale base. They are a unique ski that might be the perfect touring ski for varied terrain. More information on the Kom here.
Traditionally the Hoks are used with a single pole or ‘tiak’. The tiak provides great support and balance going downhill as it spreads out your weight, like a tripod. The tiak also acts like a rudder to help in steering - and a brake if you need it. It‘s great fun! I do have some homemade poplar tiaks for sale if you are interested.
TYPES OF ALTAI SKIS
$20 FLAT RATE SHIPPING FOR 2025/26 ORDERS
(Includes $200 package liability. Full package insurance available for an extra $10 fee. Rate may not apply for remote areas.)
Also selling used hoks for a discount when available, contact me for more details.
145cm HOKs with Universal Bindings - $549.99 Available
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The 145 has a little more “ski” DNA in it and works better for those looking to use the Hoks in a more downhill ski fashion. The 145 length has a bit more glide as well, but is less maneuverable in tight trees. The 145 has a bit more floatation for deep snow and bigger skiers. If you're looking for more ski then snowshoe, the 145 is the Hok for you!
125cm HOKs with Universal Bindings - $549.99 Available
The 125 is better as a snowshoe substitute, more maneuverable, better in thick woods and brush, lighter, and a little better grip. The 125 is also easier to control and use for those unfamiliar with skis. The length affects the boot/binding you use as well, with the 125 being easier to ski with a light boot or the universal binding.
Altai Kōm - 150cm, 162cm, 174cm - $604.99 150's Available (162's & 174's can order)
The Kōm is a dedicated backcountry ski without many of the usual compromises. The Kōm can be skied with a downhill focus and it rises to lighter XCD touring use with a fun, stable feel. Read More about the Kōms.
Tao Ski – New for 2024-25, 165cm- $419.99
Available - Contact to order
The Tao is a blending of our two original skis, the Hok and the Kom. At 165 cm the Tao is a bit longer then the 162 Kom and the waist width – 100 mm – a bit wider than the Kom’s (98 mm). The Tao is 10 mm narrower in the waist than the Hoks, giving it better edge hold on firmer snows. We also blended the mounting point of the Hoks and Koms – forward mounted but not to the degree the Hoks are. Tip shape is the same on all our skis and the height is pretty much the same too. We like tall tips for breaking trail. The tail is a bit more squared off than the Hoks (more in line with the Koms).
Alico Touring Boot (75mm) - $429.99
New this season, more info to come.
From Altai: 'We were able to customize the boots somewhat and ended up with a great boot from them that will pair well with the Hoks, balancing touring ability, ski control, and downhill performance.'
3-Pin Cable Bindings - $219.99
The binding is light, sturdy and reliable. The cables come sized long and can be cut to your boot size. You can cut them with either bolt cutters or a cutting wheel on an angle grinder. These also come with the screw and heel kit supplied by Voile (the manufacturer), so wood screws. If you plan to use the 3 pin cable on the Hoks please specify and we will substitute the heel kit with the appropriate M6 screws for the inserts.
3 Pin Binding (75 mm) – includes Heel Kit - $139.99
The bindings are made by Voile and customized with Altai logo. Includes all machine screws (M6) needed to attach the binding and the heel pieces. The heel piece is design for the Hok, and can rotate between 3 inserts to fit any size 75mm (3 pin) boot.
The traditional 3 pin 75 mm system is ideal for the Hoks. The bindings are very light and offers great ski control as well as touring flexibility. The Voile design is also extremely durable. This is our system of choice for the Hoks, and there are some great boot options out there these days.
Adjustable Altai Ski Pole - $99.99
New this season: Altai Ski pole, all-aluminum 2 sections, lever lock adjustability, extended cork grip, extra powder baskets.
Altai Skis all purpose Base Wax - $27.49
This wax can be used on both the climbing skin and the (black) base of the ski. It also works great on the Kom skis. I can be used in the field after scraping off any snow or ice build up.
Adapter Plate - $69.99
The Adapter Plate lets you mount Salomon SNS BC (X Adventure) and Rottefella NNN BC (Magnum) bindings on the Hoks or Tao without drilling the skis.
