K2 iKonic/Konic, 2015/16

K2 iKonic/Konic

For years, K2 has been a leader in the all-mountain sector and in the early days was one of the pioneers who popularized rocker technology in the market. K2 was a driving force when it came to making all-mountain skis with rocker palatable to a broad mass, when no one wanted to know anything about it. All of K2's rocker technologies are simply top-notch. This winter, K2 expands its all-mountain range with the iKonic or Konic models, which feature revolutionary technology. Special to the story is the concept of the ski core, which is lighter in the middle of the ski and denser and heavier on the outer sides, which should improve stability, control and power transmission in the turn and improve turn initiation due to the lighter ski center. In this regard, the "iKonic" models have a wood core, while the "Konic" models have a composite core. Year after year, K2 delivers impressive advancements for the enjoyment of skiers.

iKonic 85 Ti

iKonic 80 Ti

iKonic 80

Konic 78 Ti

Konic 76

Konic 75

Konic technology

K2 has developed a completely new ski core concept with the new Konic technology. A dense core is installed on the sides of the ski, while a lightweight core is used in the middle of the ski. This improves edge grip, stability and power transmission when swinging in the area of the edges and reduces swing weight in the middle, making it easier to swing. Refined!

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.

Catch-Free Rocker

A rocker technology for beginners: The elevation of the shovel and ski tail allows beginners easier turn initiation, stability during the turn and safe, effortless turn control. The ski glides effortlessly around turns, even at low speed, without the shovel or tail getting stuck in the snow and jamming.

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.

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.

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