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...

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 ...

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....

Sierra says: The new Seth Morrison pro model has several changes for the '09 year. It is wider underfoot and now both tip and tail rocker. Also, as an aside, the graphic has done away with some of the "darker" themes of recent years. The result is a ski that we could almost say bridges the gap between big mountain and Powder Specific. We elected to classify this as a big mountain sk...

Katherine says: The K2 Phat Luv with its PHAT figure is a true "powder tool" in the crud and deeper snow. Offering smooth and stable manageability off-piste, the Phat Luv is a solid partner for the expert female skier. Thanks to its unique construction, that offers stronger wood underfoot for stability along with lighter wood in the tip and tail for easier control, the Phat Luv emanat...

Sierra says: Here is another K2 that has been the sales leader in it's category since it was introduced. The Phat Luv takes the middle ground in most of it's characteristics with a great blend of width, flex, shape and weight to give women a Big Mountain ski with some potential for all around use. Among women's specific skis this is one of the wider offerings and the flotation and s...