What"s New From K2 Skis For 2014/2015
K2's new 2014/15 ski collection takes a comprehensive approach to the integration of a ski's top shape and side profile.
Dubbed Baseline 2.0, the innovative design philosophy not only maximizes and syncs the performance of the top shape with the side profile throughout the entire ski, but allows K2 to engineer and fine tune a variety of skis for different snow conditions, skier types and desired styles of skiing.
Holding true to its All-Mountain Philosophy while optimizing the power of Baseline 2.0 Technology, K2 bridges its Resort, Freeride and Freestyle categories to create a group of All-Mountain skis that perform across varied conditions and diverse skier types.
The AMP Rictor 90 XTi, Shreditor 102, Potion 84XTi and Remedy 102 are excellent options for those searching for a one-ski quiver.
Following is some information on a selection of skis from the K2 2014/2015 collection. Read more about these and all the 2014-2015 K2 skis.
K2 took a different approach to filling skier's wants and needs by giving up the World Cup ski racing platform for a concentration on research and development based on the expertise and input of engineers and ambassador testers such as Mike Hattrup and Seth Morrison.
Seeking fun through innovation since 1962, K2’s all mountain philosophy and technological advancements continue to be a leader the ski industry.
Whether in the park and pipe, on resort groomers or deep in the backcountry, K2 is all about having fun while skiing the entire mountain.
The brand’s progressive ingenuity and comprehensive approach to maximizing skiers’ experiences and performance in any condition is evident throughout its collection of award-winning products that not only include skis, but also ski boots, helmets, goggles and backcountry safety tools.
The Rictor 90XTi achieves enhanced stability and durability through its multi-layer All-Terrain RoX technology structure that features a mod suspension and an X-shaped carbon web.
Engineered with the K2 All-Terrain rocker profile, the Rictor 90XTi offers hook-free turn intiation as well as ample float in softer off-piste conditions.
Designed with a 90mm waist the Rictor 90XTi is K2's bridge between the All-Mountain and the Freeride ensuring there truly is nowhere on the mountain this ski isn't comfortable.
Radius: 18m @177cm
Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184cm come as 132/90/115mm
The Shreditor 102 is an excellent choice for versatile skiers who shred the park, frontside groomers and backside powder.
Featuring an All-Terrain Baseline Rocker profile, the Shreditor 102 draws influence from both the freeride and freestyle categories. By combining camber underfoot with tapered tips and tails, this ski is predictable in all conditions regardless if you're skiing regular or switch.
Built with a triaxial braided wood core blend of fir and aspen, the Shreditor 102 boasts a low swing weight with a playful yet stable feel.
Radius: 20m @184cm
Lengths: 170, 177, 184, 191cm come as 131/102/127mm
Designed by women, for women, the new K2 Potion series offers an unparalleled lineup including Frontside, Freeride and Freestyle skis.
K2's ten plus years of award winning technologies and designs resulted in the new 2014/15 lightweight Potion group of nine performance driven models featuring Bioflex cores, lightweight metal laminates, mod technology, unique flex patterns and sidecuts as well as weight reducing binding systems.
The All-Terrain RoX Technology found on the Potion 84XTi works to quiet vibrations and increase stability through the use of aluminum-coated fiberglass. The 80 percent Aspen, 20 percent Paulownia Bioflex 3 core provides increased performance, strength and durability.
Radius: 14m @ 160cm
Lengths: 146, 153, 160, 167cm come as 128/84/112mm
The Remedy 92, 102 and 112 make up K2’s Freeride based women’s series. The maneuverability afforded by these models provide a surf-like feel in the open powder and unmatched nimbleness in the trees.
The Remedy 102's All-Terrain Rocker couples with its tapered tip and tail for the perfect balance between soft snow float and hard snow edge hold. With triaxial braided Bioflex 3 cores, these even-flexing, light and agile skis provide a lively platform for everyday skiing.
Radius: 16m @ 170cm
Lengths: 156, 163, 170cm come as 131/102/125mm
K2 Skis has completely reinvented its backcountry specific skis. The BackSide collection builds upon backcountry specific Baseline 2.0 top shape and profile designs for predictability in all types of snow conditions encountered outside the resort boundaries.
All these features and more are found on the newly updated, versatile and lighter weight WayBack series with K2's All-Terrain rocker profile, offered in 88 and 96mm waist widths.
Radius: 21m @ 177cm
Lengths: 170, 177, 184cm come as 128/96/118mm
The completely updated TalkBack series provides backcountry specific models for adventure minded females. The TalkBack 88 and 96 feature the same Snophobic topsheet, tip and tail skin grommets and flat tails as the other BackSide skis while saving weight with a Paulownia and
Maple core.
Radius: 17m @163
Lengths: 163, 170cm come as 126/88/113mm
The Shreditor 85 Jr. is perfect for versatile young skiers who are ready to tackle the entire mountain. Its underfoot camber makes it rock-solid on firm conditions while the All-Terrain Rocker profile of the tips and tails allow it to float in powder. The graphics are the same as the adult Shreditor 102 so a young guy's skis can match dad's.
Radius: 10m @129cm
Lengths: 119, 129, 139, 149cm come as 113/85/104mm
The Remedy 75 Jr.'s tip shape makes for predictable turns in soft snow while its sidecut and camber make it easy to lay down mature and elegant turns on groomers and chopped-up snow. Because it's built with the same graphics as the Remedy 92 it can pair perfectly with mom's skis.
Radius: 10m @129cm
Lengths: 109, 119, 129, 139cm come as 102/75/96mm
Skis that fit your ability level, personal goals, and type of skiing will make sure your time on the slopes is both safe and enjoyable. Here's how to figure out what alpine skis are best for you.
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Dubbed Baseline 2.0, the innovative design philosophy not only maximizes and syncs the performance of the top shape with the side profile throughout the entire ski, but allows K2 to engineer and fine tune a variety of skis for different snow conditions, skier types and desired styles of skiing.
Holding true to its All-Mountain Philosophy while optimizing the power of Baseline 2.0 Technology, K2 bridges its Resort, Freeride and Freestyle categories to create a group of All-Mountain skis that perform across varied conditions and diverse skier types.
The AMP Rictor 90 XTi, Shreditor 102, Potion 84XTi and Remedy 102 are excellent options for those searching for a one-ski quiver.
Following is some information on a selection of skis from the K2 2014/2015 collection. Read more about these and all the 2014-2015 K2 skis.
•About K2
K2 took a different approach to filling skier's wants and needs by giving up the World Cup ski racing platform for a concentration on research and development based on the expertise and input of engineers and ambassador testers such as Mike Hattrup and Seth Morrison.
Seeking fun through innovation since 1962, K2’s all mountain philosophy and technological advancements continue to be a leader the ski industry.
Whether in the park and pipe, on resort groomers or deep in the backcountry, K2 is all about having fun while skiing the entire mountain.
The brand’s progressive ingenuity and comprehensive approach to maximizing skiers’ experiences and performance in any condition is evident throughout its collection of award-winning products that not only include skis, but also ski boots, helmets, goggles and backcountry safety tools.
•AMP Rictor 90 XTi
The Rictor 90XTi achieves enhanced stability and durability through its multi-layer All-Terrain RoX technology structure that features a mod suspension and an X-shaped carbon web.
Engineered with the K2 All-Terrain rocker profile, the Rictor 90XTi offers hook-free turn intiation as well as ample float in softer off-piste conditions.
Designed with a 90mm waist the Rictor 90XTi is K2's bridge between the All-Mountain and the Freeride ensuring there truly is nowhere on the mountain this ski isn't comfortable.
Radius: 18m @177cm
Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184cm come as 132/90/115mm
•Shreditor 102
The Shreditor 102 is an excellent choice for versatile skiers who shred the park, frontside groomers and backside powder.
Featuring an All-Terrain Baseline Rocker profile, the Shreditor 102 draws influence from both the freeride and freestyle categories. By combining camber underfoot with tapered tips and tails, this ski is predictable in all conditions regardless if you're skiing regular or switch.
Built with a triaxial braided wood core blend of fir and aspen, the Shreditor 102 boasts a low swing weight with a playful yet stable feel.
Radius: 20m @184cm
Lengths: 170, 177, 184, 191cm come as 131/102/127mm
•Potion 84 XTi
Designed by women, for women, the new K2 Potion series offers an unparalleled lineup including Frontside, Freeride and Freestyle skis.
K2's ten plus years of award winning technologies and designs resulted in the new 2014/15 lightweight Potion group of nine performance driven models featuring Bioflex cores, lightweight metal laminates, mod technology, unique flex patterns and sidecuts as well as weight reducing binding systems.
The All-Terrain RoX Technology found on the Potion 84XTi works to quiet vibrations and increase stability through the use of aluminum-coated fiberglass. The 80 percent Aspen, 20 percent Paulownia Bioflex 3 core provides increased performance, strength and durability.
Radius: 14m @ 160cm
Lengths: 146, 153, 160, 167cm come as 128/84/112mm
•Remedy 102
The Remedy 92, 102 and 112 make up K2’s Freeride based women’s series. The maneuverability afforded by these models provide a surf-like feel in the open powder and unmatched nimbleness in the trees.
The Remedy 102's All-Terrain Rocker couples with its tapered tip and tail for the perfect balance between soft snow float and hard snow edge hold. With triaxial braided Bioflex 3 cores, these even-flexing, light and agile skis provide a lively platform for everyday skiing.
Radius: 16m @ 170cm
Lengths: 156, 163, 170cm come as 131/102/125mm
•WayBack 96 - Backcountry
K2 Skis has completely reinvented its backcountry specific skis. The BackSide collection builds upon backcountry specific Baseline 2.0 top shape and profile designs for predictability in all types of snow conditions encountered outside the resort boundaries.
All these features and more are found on the newly updated, versatile and lighter weight WayBack series with K2's All-Terrain rocker profile, offered in 88 and 96mm waist widths.
Radius: 21m @ 177cm
Lengths: 170, 177, 184cm come as 128/96/118mm
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•TalkBack 96 - Backcountry (Women Specific)
The completely updated TalkBack series provides backcountry specific models for adventure minded females. The TalkBack 88 and 96 feature the same Snophobic topsheet, tip and tail skin grommets and flat tails as the other BackSide skis while saving weight with a Paulownia and
Maple core.
Radius: 17m @163
Lengths: 163, 170cm come as 126/88/113mm
•Shreditor 85 Jr. - Boys
The Shreditor 85 Jr. is perfect for versatile young skiers who are ready to tackle the entire mountain. Its underfoot camber makes it rock-solid on firm conditions while the All-Terrain Rocker profile of the tips and tails allow it to float in powder. The graphics are the same as the adult Shreditor 102 so a young guy's skis can match dad's.
Radius: 10m @129cm
Lengths: 119, 129, 139, 149cm come as 113/85/104mm
•Remedy 75 Jr. - Girls
The Remedy 75 Jr.'s tip shape makes for predictable turns in soft snow while its sidecut and camber make it easy to lay down mature and elegant turns on groomers and chopped-up snow. Because it's built with the same graphics as the Remedy 92 it can pair perfectly with mom's skis.
Radius: 10m @129cm
Lengths: 109, 119, 129, 139cm come as 102/75/96mm
•How to Select Skis
Skis that fit your ability level, personal goals, and type of skiing will make sure your time on the slopes is both safe and enjoyable. Here's how to figure out what alpine skis are best for you.
More »
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