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. This is a ski ...

Dennis says: The K2 Apache Crossfire returns this year with a blending K2?s MOD Technology with old school laminate construction. K2?s MOD Technology makes for a smooth and supple ride. The old school laminate construction makes for killer edge grip? especially on harder snow. Growing up as a racer, I?ve learned to appreciate the metal laminate construction because of the power it generates. ...

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 an appetite fo...

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 patented "...