And now for something a little bit different. The Hok 145 Ski is the original "skishoe," inspired by the traditional skis and skiers of the Altai Mountans, focused on utility, ease-of-use, continuous travel, simplicity, and fun.

The Hok is designed as an easy to use ski for the backcountry. Its short, wide dimensions makes the ski incredibly maneuverable, and the integrated climbing skin gives the Hok great traction for climbing.The right balance of running base and skin material makes the ski’s downhill speed manageable and easy to control. Bridging cross-country skis and snowshoes, the Hok combines the maneuverability and ease of use found in snowshoes with the ski’s efficiency of sliding forward rather than lifting and stepping with each stride.

The Hok features a synthetic climbing skin integrated into the base of the ski, steel edges for durability, and a light weight cap construction. In an effort to minimize their carbon footprint, Altai employs a sustainable paulownia wood core reinforced with a combination of natural fibers and fiberglass. The XTrace Universal Pivot Binding is mounted and ready to go, recommended for flexible soled boots. Simple graphics and natural fibers combine with design themes from the the Altai Mountains for a unique look.

The 145 has a little more “ski” DNA in it and works better for those looking to use the Hoks in a more downhill fashion. The 145 has a bit more glide as well, but is less maneuverable in tight spaces. The 145 has a bit more floatation for deep snow and bigger skiers.

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