Other climbing skin trimmers do work, but this stellar example of industrial design takes all. Gecko cutter (GUTT, Gecko Ultimate Trim Tool) has replaceable blade; flexible tangs hold the edge of the skin down while you cut; even looks nice in your Audi center console.
Geckco GUTT climbing skin cutter, hidden blade is replaceable, can be used either right or left handed but appears to be configurable to change its 'hand.' Stellar design work!
Gecko climbing skin cutter can be configured for right or left handers. Blade safely hidden to avoid flaying yourself. I got as good or better skin trims than with other methods, had a bit of trouble keeping the cut as far back from the edge as possible since the trim action is somewhat hidden from sight. A bit of practice should make that a non-issue. One has to wonder if this is some sort of adaptation of an upholstery or textile tool. Whatever, it works. Wildsnow.com recommended tool. Christmas gift for the skier who has it all?
Gecko GUTT climbing skin cutter in action. The base rides on the ski with an offset for the blade, plastic tangs hold down the skin for smoother cut.
Gecko skin cutter base offsets your skin cut 3 mm from outside edge of ski. In most cases that'll expose your edge with little or no Ptex visible. Some folks might like a millimeter or so more offset, which can be accomplished by offsetting the skin a hair before cutting.
GUTT climbing skin trimmer blade replacement or reversal for new edge, easy. Just push in on the red button and the blade holder swings out.
Gecko climbing skins website, North America.
WildSnow.com publisher emeritus and founder Lou (Louis Dawson) has a 50+ years career in climbing, backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering. He was the first person in history to ski down all 54 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks, has authored numerous books about about backcountry skiing, and has skied from the summit of Denali in Alaska, North America’s highest mountain.
