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...

The Tough Luv is K2’s 50/50 ski in the Women’s category. This one qualifies as a wide cruiser for a pretty aggressive skier. The TL is not terribly stiff, but it is wide and fairly heavy so nimbleness in bumps is not its forte’. However, those qualities make the TL stunningly stable in soft, deep, and especially broken snow. I felt that the progressive sidecut enabled the ski to come around quicke...