K2 Backside, 2017/18

K2 Backside

The Wayback touring models have also undergone some adjustments to the new winter. On the one hand, the wide Coomba model with 114 mm center width has been eliminated. On the other hand, the narrowest model with 74 mm center width has now also been provided with an ECOre wood core made of balsa wood and flax. K2 is therefore still one of the market leaders in touring skis.

K2 is also one of the leaders in the market for touring skis. The range includes two wide models for skiers who are primarily looking for downhill pleasure through untouched deep snow landscapes. The narrower the center width, the more the focus is on classic ski touring and climbing, rather than downhill. With sophisticated technologies K2 also knows how to reduce the weight of the skis, because the lighter the ski the better. A great look, strong performance, low weight and high quality technology make for great ski touring.

Wayback 104

Wayback 96

Wayback 88

Wayback 82

Wayback 74

Model comparison

K2 ski technology

All terrain rocker

As the name suggests, this type of rocker from K2 stands for use in all types of terrain. The All-Terrain Rocker™ has a slightly raised shovel for optimum performance in variable and soft snow and enough preload under the binding for plenty of precision and edge grip on icy slopes and hard snow.

Conical ski ends

A narrower ski tip moves the widest part of the contact area to the rear. This reduces the weight of the ski tip and steering in soft and variable snow conditions. The narrower tip allows more control after the end of the turn to better accelerate out or steer, depending on piste conditions.

Cap construction

"Cap" skis are manufactured using a sophisticated compression molding method in which the top layer of the ski envelops the core and internal materials. Cap skis are basically very durable and lightweight, which is why this technology is used in all series. Depending on the composition of the core material layers result in the different riding characteristics of each model.

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.

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.

Skin Grommets

All Adventure Skis have multifunctional holes in the shovel and ski end. In addition to the possibility of attaching skins, the holes serve as attachment points when building rescue sleds or various snow anchors. This saves material and therefore weight and gives additional safety in the terrain.