K2 AMP, 2015/16

K2 AMP

Last winter, K2 launched the three models AMP Bolt, Charger and Velocity, designed for the slopes. Their driving characteristics are simply ingenious: a soft, smooth glide, a safe float on soft snow and rich edge grip and the best turn characteristics on the groomed slope, characterize its driving characteristics. It is a pleasure to ride the ski. It's good to know that K2 has kept the models for the upcoming winter 2015/16 and only changed the design and adjusted the price downward according to the European market situation. It takes know-how to achieve such high-quality riding characteristics. The models are packed with the latest technologies: In addition to Hybridtech sidewalls, MOD technology, metal laminates, Carbon Web, Powder Tip, Triaxial Braid, various wood cores and the Speed Rocker are used. The skis are driving something of the best you can find in the market.

AMP Bolt

AMP Charger

AMP Velocity

Speed Rocker

K2 has 5 sophisticated rocker types. The Speed Rocker stands for maximum precision and turning ability on hard snow. The slightly raised and slightly longer shovel ensures effortless turn initiation and fast edge changes. The preload along the rest of the running surface guarantees racing precision and 100% edge grip.

Metal laminate

The ski has a lightweight titanium alloy that runs along the entire length of the ski above and below the core. Only the highest quality ski models from K2 are equipped with this most complex structure. Starting from the base, this construction consists of alternating layers of fiberglass and titanium wrapped around the wood core. Metal laminate provides superior damping, stability, torsional stiffness and precise and uncompromising performance for sporty all-mountain skiers.

Hybritech sidewall

Hybritech is the unique combination of a sidewall and a cap construction. It combines the precision, power and performance of a sidewall under the binding with the lightness and smooth turn initiation of a cap construction.

MOD structure

The technology developed by K2 stands for damping and smoothness. The MOD structure absorbs vibrations and shocks over the entire length of the ski for better edge grip and smoother running. It is a second elastomer core that moves independently of the actual wood core of the ski, so that the bending line or flex of the ski remains unaffected.

Carbon web

In models with this technology, the MOD structure is wrapped with a carbon mesh. The precise arrangement of the carbon strands gives the ski extra torsional stiffness where it is needed, while keeping the overall weight low.

Triaxial Braiding

Triaxial Braiding was developed by K2 in 1988 and is still considered the best process for joining fiberglass to a wood core. In this process, a pre-treated wood core is passed through a patented Triaxial Braiding machine, which wraps it with pre-braided fiberglass strands. This unique method produces skis with perfectly tuned torsional stiffness, and a forgiving character, without sacrificing the dynamics and lively flex of the wood core

Model comparison