K2 Charger, 2016/17

K2 Charger

Last year's "AMP" line has been given a new name, the sporty models for the hard slopes run under the model name "Charger" in 2016/17. What has changed, in addition to the name and the design, is the technology, which has been further improved: Each Charger model has been equipped with Carbon Grid technology, in plain English, each model has additionally received a carbon grid structure to grant even more torsional stiffness and better edge grip. Even sportier, even more grip, even more glide.

Speed Charger

Super Charger

Charger

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.

Carbon grid structure

A new carbon grid structure inside the ski provides even more torsional stiffness and better edge grip.

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

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