Sierra says: The New women's Affair Access is an all-mountain freestyle engineered boot. This boot is designed with Harshmellow tech to reduce hard impacts and a micro articulating cuff for a more fluid flex and feel. The heat-moldable liner provides a custom fit so your foot will stay snug and secure all-day. Its moderate flex is great for response and for pre-loading off kickers. This boot...

Sierra says: The K2 Anagram is a great first freestyle board for somebody who is just learning in the park or on the mountain. The centered stance and biax fiber-glass will make learning the jibs a piece of cake, and the extruded base ensures low maintenance so you can put more focus toward progressing your riding. Whether it's the booters or boxes that grab your interest, the Anagram will t...

Sierra says: The Coomba is back from last year with no changes. We classify the Coomba as a "Big Mountain" ski rather than "powder specific" This means that it has a conventional shape and could easily be adaptable as an everyday ski for someone who prioritizes deep snow far above other considerations. The Coomba fits squarely in the medium flex range among skis of this type. T...

The high performance Crossfire excels at arcing turns on groomers and hard snow, but is still versatile enough to explore the whole mountain. Its 70m waist width creates this versatility and its ABS sidewall construction ensures that it will be responsive and hold an edge in the hardest conditions. The Titan Metal Laminate Construction and K2/MX Binding System deliver a precise feel and maximize p...

Sierra says: This is an entirely new model and width for K2 and fills the spot between the Recon and the Outlaw. The Apache Explorer adds 6mm of width over the Recon and is somewhat stiffer. The Explorer does not make the popular Recon obsolete by any means; it is really for a different skier. The Explorer is an ideal choice for the skier who is at a higher level of aggressiveness or has more of a...

Sierra says: The Outlaw is yet another completely new ski from K2 this year. This new model is wider than in the past and has a fairly straight sidecut but like the Explorer, it is quicker turning than you might expect. This comes from the progressive sidecut which allows a pretty quick initiation at the tip but a more stable turn finish. The Outlaw also has an unusual tip shape that is a little ...

The Ranger is a true recreational ski that provides forgiveness and control. These characteristics are achieved through blending the right amount of sidecut with an all-mountain waist width. The Ranger's MOD Technology and K2/M2 10.0 Binding System create the perfect platform for the advancing skier who seeks performance as much as value.

Sierra says: It is very difficult for a ski to stay at the top of the sales charts for a very long time. Yet, the K2 Apache Recon has managed to do just that. Each time I ski the Apache Recon, I am reminded of why this is. This is simply a high end ski that almost anyone can enjoy. The magic that makes this possible is a fairly soft flex to make the ski easy to turn, but it is combined with the pa...

Sierra says: The Sidewinder is an updated version of the Stryker which has been around for a bit. This year's ski is a nice improvement over the prior years. It has the new Mod structure which reduces weight somewhat and the new MX heelpiece which produces a tighter boot/binding coupling. The 'winder gives us a 90/10 ski with a softer flex and more damp ride than some of the more aggress...

Sierra says: The Apache Stryker is referred by K2 as the perfect balance between ease, forgiveness and performance. With a 74mm waist the Stryker allows you to ski all over the mountain with confidence. The Stryker has a medium flex allowing for intermediate skier take the necessary steps to advance or for you to cruise all day and have a blast on the mountain. ***Note this ski is sold flat, Bin...

Sierra says: The K2 Auto is a top-shelf performance binding with the ability to withstand anything you throw at it. Just ask the K2 pros. From the high-back to the chassis, the Auto is built to conquer any type of freestyle riding. We recommend this binding for the intermediate to advanced rider, who wants a responsive shock-absorbent binding for the big kickers and rough rails they ride. K2 ...

Sierra says: After being a big hit in the 2007-2008 season, the Believer is back with a vengeance. Its super lightweight feel and known freestyle versatility makes this snowboard a great choice for the intermediate to advanced rider who will bring an arsenal of tricks to any part of the mountain. We believe this board especially shines when taken off the big mountain drops and through the trees....

Sierra says: Progression at its best. The Bliss offers great comfort and control for the beginner to intermediate rider. This binding can ride anywhere your trying to progress, but it excels as an all-mountain freestyle binding. The A-line Chassis is designed to take a beating and has a progressive flex for riders wanting response. Step up your skills each day, each run with the Bliss. K2 says: E...

Sierra says: For 09 the Burnin' Luv has gotten a major upgrade with the change to a sidewall/laminate construction. In years past, the BL has had a rap of not being stout enough for some very aggressive skiers or those who regularly deal with east coast ice. With this new build, that has all changed for the better. The new BL has more grip, more stability and more energy than in the past. For...

Katherine says: The K2 Burnin Luv has an assortment of talents to offer the advanced to the ez-expert women skier. It handles everything from groomed trail, to moguls, to crud. Its real talent is having a damp, predictable ride that promotes confidence and reliability in its rider. Overall, because of its width underfoot, this ski really shines on piste and has the ability to make variety of t...

Sierra says: The Charm is the ideal binding for the beginner riders who want a quick and easy progression binding at a great price. The side-to-side flexy Fusion Chassis provides a controllable feel at slow speeds and even better control at moderate speeds. Take this binding in the park or on the mountain and progress your skills at your own pace. K2 says: Easy, Comfortable Progression! Developed...

Sierra says: The K2 Darkstar really is an incredible snowboard. Year in and year out the Star proves itself to be among the most definitive boards the sport has to offer. First off, it is one of the only freestyle boards in its price range with a sintered base. These features, combined with the Pop 2 torsion fork technology, make the Darkstar not only one of the best values but simply one of the ...

Sierra says: The K2 Darkstar really is an incredible snowboard. Year in and year out the Star proves itself to be among the most definitive boards the sport has to offer. First off, it is one of the only freestyle boards in its price range with a sintered base. These features, combined with the Pop 2 torsion fork technology, make the Darkstar not only one of the best values but simply one of the ...

Sierra says: The Duchess represents what K2 women's snowboarding is all about. This all-mountain slayer is loaded with tons of tech and style, rivaling some of the best female specific boards in the industry. The Harshmellow dampening system adds comfort and feel without sacrificing incredible performance. This board also comes equipped with a Sintered 4000 Base (Fast!), the Rhythm WH4 core ...

Sierra says: The Extreme is a new model that is really the long running Public Enemy that has been dressed up with a classic retro graphic from the 80's. Keeping with the fact that it is a dressed up Public Enemy the K2 Extreme is an awesome all mountain twin. It keeps with K2's great build qualities and ability to build a comfortable skiing ski that will handle anything that you throw a...

Sierra says: The K2 Fling is a brand spankin new addition to the world of snowboarding. Its true twin shape and carbon torsion forks work well together for any switch/regular variations. This board is built for the woman who wants to take her park riding to the next level and needs a board to do it with. The Fling is an excellent intermediate level park slayer at a great value. K2 says: Refined ...

Sierra says: The K2 Gyrator kills it in the deep snow... plain and simple. It is stiff, aggressive, and fast. K2 combines the hyper progressive shape with the exclusive powder rocker, bringing you the most fun in the powder you will probably ever have. We recommend the Gyrator to the intermediate to advanced rider who lives for the powder days but will still rip it on the groomers to change up the...

Sierra says: Convenience, support, and comfort are the best ways to describe this boot. This boot is very easy to tighten up with the Boa system on the outer shell and the Fast-In Liner lace making it possible to tightening both your boots to that perfect fit in under a minute. The Intuition liner provides ultimate customizable support and comfort for any women rider, and the moderate flex allows ...

Sierra says: The 'Bent is back from last year with no changes. This is K2's giant, dual rockered powder specific ski. With a 122mm waist width, dual rocker, and soft flex the 'Bent makes short work of deep snow. Unlike some skis in the category, the 'Bent has a traditional sidecut. As big, soft and rockered as it is, you might expect this ski to be useless outside of deep snow....