There are precious few skis in this category that show any inclination to hook into a turn; in fact, the brochure copy on many Powder models points out that the tip and tail are “hook free.” No wonder they’re a little scary to ski on groomers. The K2 Pinnacle 118,...
The brilliantly named Luv Boat brings K2’s new Channel Light Core into a ski with Big Mountain dimensions, where its ultralight weight is a more pronounced plus. But just because this Luv Boat has bypassed the buffet line doesn’t mean it’s now some cigarette boat....
One of these years we’re going to get more test data on K2’s floatiest fem skis, but we’re going to have to wait for Mother Nature to provide the necessary fluffy foundation to get the job done. Meanwhile, we can ponder why K2, who is as plugged into what female...
The female version of the Shreditor 102, the Remedy 102 uses a lightweight wood core crafted from aspen, Paulownia and bamboo, encased in a springy sock of Triaxial Braid fiberglass to create a playful, poppy powder ski. We don’t know too many women who long to ski...
The all-mountain ski for the Pipe & Park participant who wants to take his bi-directional game all over God’s creation, the Shreditor 102 is all play and no work. If you’re a traditional skier unfamiliar with the term, “center-mount,” the Shreditor is probably...
