The Konic construction introduced in 2015 drank a little too much of the LIB Kool Aid. Like a crash dieter, the K2 line lost too much weight too fast. This year K2 error corrects, changing the Konic formula to add more mass and improve snow connection. The Konic...
How Fat Got Where It’s At & Where It’s Going Next or, Why Fat Skis Need Fat Knees Atomic Backland Bent Chetler – 120mm underfoot The Atomic Magic Powder first touched snow in 1990, a then ludicrously short (180cm) ski that was fat throughout, roughly as wide...
If you’re in the market for new skis, you’ll discover a wild diversity in prices. Skis that sell with bindings for $399 are arrayed alongside models with sticker prices well above $1,000, bindings not included. Fischer Motive X : MSRP $399.99 What does the $1,000 ski...
In today’s market, we define the skis we use by the terrain for which they’re best suited. For example, narrower, Frontside models are adapted for hard snow at high speed. Wider All-Mountain skis are presumed equally adept at groomed and off-piste conditions; it’s...
7 out of 11 major brands elected to change the look of virtually every ski in their line, new or not. The question one can’t help but ask at this point is, what on earth for? The public isn’t clamoring for a new look every season. Most members of the skiing public...
