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2009 K2 HELLBENT SKI REVIEW

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:05:52 -0800

2009 K2 HellBent

This is the rockered ski of choice for our Factory Team members on the deepest pow days. The HellBent is a massive functional backcountry twin tip built primarily for bidirectional skiing. The ski has been designed with a non-rockered flat section under foot giving this ample ski surprising versatility outside the powder

Features: * 20/40 Rocker * Tip Plates and Tail Rivets * Triaxial Braiding

Dimensions: 150/122/141
Sizes: 169,179,189
Radius: 12mm/Standard Taper
Construction: Vertical ABS Sidewall
Core: Fir

2009 K2 Disorderly Ski Review

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:03:52 -0800

Up until recently, our twin tips were designed to make different arcs while skiing forward or switch, but the Disorderly challenges conventional twin tip design. This ski is built with a symmetrical sidecut allowing the ski to make a consistent turn regardless of direction. Combined with a center-only mounting position, this ski comes with a more balanced feel in the air, sliding rails, or riding transitions in the pipe regardless of direction. Its bi-directional construction and topsheet design allows you to mount the skis in either direction you want to. We've also added layers of carbon str

2009 K2 T9 BURNIN LUV SKI REVIEW

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:01:50 -0800

The Burnin' Luv gets beefed up in 2008. With its metal laminate, and new sidewall construction, this all-mountain ski has enhanced stability and hard snow performance. Add the M1 binding system, and guarantee the precision and control that expert skiers have come to expect from the Burnin' Luv..

Features: * MOD Monic * MOD Technology

Dimensions: 117/70/101
Sizes: 149, 156, 163, 170
Performance: 30% - 70%
Radius: 13m@163
Construction: Metal Laminate ABS Sidewall
Core: Bioflex
Binding Options: K2/Marker M1 11.0 Ti

2009 K2 APACHE XPLORER SKI REVIEW

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:59:39 -0800

The Xplorer is a brand new edition to the Apache series although the name goes back to '97; a ski designed for the same skiing pursuits. The Xplorer was and still is the ideal choice for those who not only spend their day searching for fresh turns in the backcountry but also laying down arcs on the groomers. The 84mm waist and generous 17/16 progressive sidecut perform well on both soft and hard conditions. The Titan Metal Laminate construction, MOD Monic and MOD Technology keep it rock solid and stable in any conditions you discover.

Features: * 17/16 Progressive Sidecut * MOD Monic * MOD Technology

2009 K2 APACHE COOMBA SKI REVIEW

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:58:28 -0800

Doug Coombs worked for years developing powder skis built for adventure and we named this ski in his honor. The Coomba features a tip shape and progressive sidecut that are predictable and forgiving in powder and variable snow. Serious alpinists and aspiring backcountry skiers alike will appreciate the Coomba's balanced flex pattern and 102mm waist width that provide excellent flotation and easy handling. A percentage of all Coomba ski sales will be donated to the Coombs family. K2 will also donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Mountain Guide Association's Chad Vanderham Endownment, which is focused on improving guide education and safety.

2009 K2 APACHE RAIDER SKI REVIEW

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:55:44 -0800

New to the line, the Raider is exceptionally versatile and built for the athletic skier seeking performance at an exceptional value. Built on the proven 78mm chassis, this ski has the widest performance envelope in our line. Dimensions: 119/78/105 Sizes: 153, 160, 167, 174 Performance: 50% ungroomed / 50% groomed Radius: 18m @174 Construction: Torsion Box Core: Fir/Aspen Binding Options: K2/Marker M2 11.0 TC MOD Monic, MOD Technology, Triaxial Braided

K2 Miss Understood 2009 ski review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:21:06 -0700

Rule the park and advanced terrain.

Floats in powder with precise turns on groomed snow
UHMW Electra base for a smooth glide and easy turning

K2 Sweet Luv 2009 ski review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:18:45 -0700

K2 Sweet Luv Skis - Womens 2009 – Skis for the rider who likes to keep things as Sweet as Mellow Yellow. Known for their easy and forgiving nature, the K2 Sweet Luv Skis are ideal for any recreational skier. The Women’s specific T:9 series design of the Sweet Luv Skis place you in the perfect position to gain more control then ever before. Meanwhile K2’s secondary elastrometric Mod Technology and integrated Marker M2 10.0 binding system provides a smoother, cleaner ride then Disneyland’s Small World. With its blend of Bioflex core and 72mm waist width, skier’s can effortlessly initia

K2 Tough Luv 2009 Ski review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:17:09 -0700

The mountain can certainly dish it out and sometimes you have to dish it right back. With K2’s highest performance and most complex construction you receive damp, accurate, unshakable performance ideal for all mountain and race skis. By fusing tow separate wood cores together the Tough Luv’s women’s specific Bioflex Core provides a lightweight tip and tail with easy turn initiation while maintaining a more solid underfoot for inspiring control, predictability, and stability. Be aggressive with a progressive sidecut that adds versatility throughout all conditions with quick initiation on

K2 Apache Sabre 2009 Ski Review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:15:12 -0700

A comfortable, 72mm all-mountain waist width combined with an agile sidecut gives the Sabre unmatched ease and forgiveness for the progressing skier. This ski comes equipped with MOD Technology and the K2/Marker M2 system for confidence and control.

K2 Kung FuJas 2009 Ski review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:13:37 -0700

Miss your chance at the old K2 Seth? Well, the Kung Fujas is about as close as you're going to get to that magic mid-fat twin-tip design. Pep Fujas' 2009 pro model ski is a tiny bit slimmer (95mm in the waist down from 98) but brings the same easy-flexing, torsionally stiff versatility that made the old Seth shine everywhere from big AK faces to tight trees and monster terrain parks. A nearly symmetrical sidecut makes going switch second nature without sacrificing forward stability, and a fully-wrapped solid fir core plows through crud like a brick through a window. So go ahead—pick up the Kung Fujas and pick a line.

K2 Apache Xplorer 2009 ski review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:11:51 -0700

Apache Xplorer- Explore the entire mountain from backcountry to the groomers

The Xplorer is a brand new edition to the Apache series although the name goes back to ’97; a ski designed for the same skiing pursuits. The Xplorer was and still is the ideal choice for those who not only spend their day searching for fresh turns in the backcountry, but also laying down arcs on the groomers. The 84mm waist and generous 17/16 progressive sidecut performs well on both soft and hard conditions. The Titan Metal Laminate construction, MOD Monic and MOD Technology keep it rock solid and stable in any

K2 Apache Sidewinder 2009 Ski Review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:10:00 -0700

The all new Sidewinder offers the best balance of performance, forgiveness and stability. This combination is achieved by utilizing our versatile Torsion Box Construction to create a performance focused all-mountain ski. A 74mm waist width, moderate sidecut, MOD Monic Technology and K2/MX Binding System deliver a highly versatile ski that will not only carve the groomers, but will power through the soft snow and crud.

K2 Extreme 2009 Ski Review

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:08:02 -0700

Nearly 20 years after it's original release, the K2 Extreme is reborn as a twin-tip ski with the same great performance and eye-catching style.

With high torsional strength and excellent durability, the Extreme withstands tough landings and high-speed descents on any terrain
Torsion Box design utilizes a Triaxial-braided wood core to create a high degree of rebound and performance
Fir core produces natural flex, allowing the ski to achieve full contact with the snow throughout the turn
Triaxial braiding wraps an interlocking fiberglass weave around the wood core, providing torsional stiffness, responsive turning and sensitivity

K2 ObSETHed Alpine Ski

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:06:29 -0700

The folks at K2 are obsessed with skiing, but they don't have speech impediments. They named the K2 ObSETHed Alpine Ski for hard-charging big mountain skier Seth Morrison. This new installment in Seth's twin-tip pro model features a fatter 105mm waist, a progressive sidecut, and a short rocker design that adds both floatation in the deep fluffy stuff and versatility on the hardpack. The twin-tip design and unique taper angles help the ObSETHed go from forward to fakie with ease.