K2 Windward slope, 2015/16

K2 Windward slope

The counterpart to the male AMP model range in the piste-oriented all-mountain segment is represented in winter 2015/16 by the two Luv models "Luv Machine" and "Tainted Luv". As the leading brand when it comes to all-mountain skis and rocker technology, K2 has been quick to bring to market women's skis that are equally suited to women's anatomy and technologically on par with those for men. A new women's ski designed for this winter, the Channel Light Core, illustrates that K2 places a lot of emphasis on the highest level of technology in women's skis as well. The two models are made for the racy female skier who is at home on the slopes. The skis are fast, precise and glide gracefully even on soft snow.

Luv Machine 74 Ti

Tainted Luv 74

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.

Channel Light Core

New at K2 is the Channel Light Core. In this women-specific wood core channels are milled out over the entire length of the ski to save unnecessary material and reduce weight. Easy handling and a harmonious flex are the result. The BioFlex core and the metal laminates specifically reinforce the side areas of the ski.

Bioflex wood core

The BioFlex wood core is a wood core developed for women's skis, in which denser aspen wood is used in the side areas and the lighter Paulownia wood combined with a bamboo stringer is installed in the middle. This reduces the weight of the ski and makes it easier to turn in. In addition, the denser aspen wood on the side provides stability and good 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.

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

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.

Model comparison