K2 Says: Whether dropping a knee or locking the heel, the BackLash strikes the perfect balance for those seeking a resort worthy sled that's light enough for all day tours. A 92 mm waist, superlight wood core and cap construction, combined with the smooth, dampness of metal deliver the versatility to tackle hard or soft conditions on either side of the rope. And the progressive sidecut sup...

Sierra Says: Let me introduce you to the brand spankin' new, all-mountain ski for the advanced woman skier, the Free Luv. With unmatched forgiveness and versatility, this ski is one of the best in its category. With a 76mm waist the Free Luv can virtually go wherever you want to take it, while giving the stability and response you expect. K2 Says: The Free Luv is the perfect all-mountain to...

Sierra Says: K2 brought back their dual rockered, powder specific skis, the Hellbents! These guys handle at top notch performance in the powder and are more fun than you can imagine. Turning in the powder with the Hellbent's is close to effortless and their stability on the groomers while making large turns is shocking. With its unbelievable ability to handle short turns, as well as, long c...

Sierra Says: K2's Kung Fujas are one of the most versatile skis in their line up. With its 95mm waist it can handle its share of powder, but also is nimble enough to be taken through the bumps. The tip and tail are soft enough to be taken through the park, but the Kung Fujas is also stable enough underfoot to have a blast on the groomers. Like I said before, this is one of the most versatile ...

Sierra Says: "If it ain't broke don't fix it." With this saying in mind the Burnin' Luv returns this year unchanged. The Burnin' Luv is for you ski diva's looking to power down those groomers. With the combination of its metal laminate ABS sidewall and 70mm waist, this is the ultimate ski for women seeking control and stability. This is definitely a ski worth che...

Sierra Says: Here is a killer option for juniors who want to ski the whole mountain on a wider ski. The K2 Bad Seed is wide enough underfoot to where they will have no trouble in the crud or softer snow. No matter where they go on the mountain, they are sure to have a fantastic time! K2 Says: Junior shredders need a wide ski too. At 85mm underfoot, the Bad Seed gives kids the chance to feel what...

Sierra Says: The K2 Coomback is for the thrill seeking skiers who aren't afraid of a powerful powder ski. The Coomback has rockered tips that help keep you afloat when skiing through the powder and make skiing through crusty snow a breeze. You will run into a little trouble when skiing on groomers at a higher speeds but it is nothing unmanageable. This is a great back country ski because of h...

Sierra Says: Back for another year after being the best under hyped do-everything ski of 08/09. With more sidecut than the Recon, and an additional 6mm of waist width, the K2 Apache Xplorer is an absolute blast in the crud as you leave all of your friends behind trying to figure out your secret. Fat enough for a foot of fresh powder and ridged enough for all but the iciest of conditions, the Xp...

Sierra Says: The Gotback is a serious powder ski for you powder-loving ski divas. With slightly rockered tips and a 102mm waist, this ski is ready to take on any amount of powder and dominate it. But the Gotback's performance doesn't stop there, surprisingly this ski is quite stable on the groomers when at a high speed. This is an extremely versatile ski waiting to be pushed to the limit...

Sierra Says: The Lotta Luv is back and ready for even more than you threw at it last year. With a brand new waist width of 82mm this is your classic 50/50 ski. Incorporating the new ERS binding allows the Lotta Luv to be wider and still have the hard packed personality it had last year. This ski can handle hard pack, crud and softer snow with the best performance possible. K2 Says: The addition ...

K2 Says: The DarkSide boasts the widest dimensions in our Adventure line, and combined with the Hybritech sidewall construction, it will inspire you to hold the throttle wide open while arcing super G turns down an AK face. However, when the terrain chokes down to a tight couloir, rock garden or steep glade, the normal cambered tail allows you to scrub speed on demand and the 10/20 shovel rocker ...

Sierra Says: You love skiing the entire mountain and dabble in the trees on occasion, but you don't want a sluggish ski to get in the way of your tight fall-line turns; take a good long look at the Apache Interceptor from K2. Utilizing the same footprint as the K2 Apache Xplorer without its metal laminate, the Interceptor will add new nimbleness to your skiing and still give you a stable pl...

Sierra Says: Here is a stellar all-mountain twin that you can take anywhere on the mountain and have a blast. The stability and smoothness of the Extreme is one of a kind and allows you to have a very comfortable ride. The Extremes are incredibly forgiving skis and are definitely a ski to be seriously considering if you love tearing up the whole mountain. K2 Says: The Extreme has the confidence ...

Sierra Says: The K2 Obsethed has a brilliant combination of quickness and stability. This ski is categorized as a big mountain ski because while it does have rocker, the Obsethed still performs throughout the mountain. These skis carve phenomenally in powder, crud, and soft groomers, but lack stability on ice. The ObSETHed is a great choice for a skier that wants to sample the world of rocker sha...

K2 Says: The PayBack confidently walks the rope line between resort and backcountry. Telemark or locked heel, the Bioflex core and two sheets of metal provide the precision and stability required to charge in-bounds, and the Triaxial braided Bioflex core keeps the weight down for all-day tours. To complete the package, the 92 mm waist and progressive 16/14 sidecut provide versatility for a myriad...

Sierra Says: Here is the Sweet Luv's older sister, the True Luv! It returns this year unchanged and ready to go. The True Luv is for that intermediate woman skier looking to progress and possibly become more aggressive. The returning "Mod" dampening technology allows the True Luv to perform at greater speeds and still have high amount of forgiveness. With a waist width of 74 mm you ...

K2 Says: The ideal ski for trashing the obvious lines and hidden secret Stashes on your hit list regardless of it being a powder day at the resort or week old powder just outside the ropes. The SideStash gets this incredible versatility from the metal laminate Hybritech sidewall construction. It gains the power and precision to confidently blast through the fresh and leftovers from the metal, but...

Sierra Says: The top selling all mountain ski for the past few years, and K2 continues to only make changes that are absolutely make the Apache Recon perform better. With the addition of the MX binding last year which increased the power driven directly to the edge of the ski, the only tweak beyond cosmetics this season is the addition of a redesigned MOD Monic which helps to dampen the ski in t...

K2 Says: Designed with a park specific core profile and center-only mounting position, this ski has balanced and light swingweight off booters, spinning on and off rails, or riding transitions regardless of direction. Its symmetrical sidecut keeps your riding style smooth with consistent arcs while its even flex allows you to lock into presses and butters like never before. Get after it.

Sierra Says: The Apache Hawk is a great tool for advancing beginners to progress to the next level. This ski is a great tool for somebody to get out of the rental lines and have something fun to learn on. With a full mod system the Hawk innovates all of the technology from K2's higher end ski and allow you to feel what performance is all about. New skiers will admire the performance and val...

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

Boys are not the only kids skiing parks and dropping into the half pipe these days. Like many other action sports, girls are found right alongside the boys skiing the exact same terrain and park features. The Missy ski is designed specifically for the girls who need a twin tip too. The Missy is built with the same construction, materials and flex as the Juvy, but comes with a more feminine graphic...