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. ...

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...

The Rossignol Bandit B104 Squad is for the big mountain skier who wants a ski to bust through the worst snow conditions out there. That is why some of the world's best big mountain skiers, like Hugo Harrison, use the B104. It is a ski with a beefed up race construction, but it has an all-mountain feel. This makes for great stability at speed when skiing mach schnell through the rough. Its...