SKI UNWEIGHTED Shows cambered and rockered regions of the ski and where the ski contacts the snow. On a rockered ski the new contact point is measured in reference to the traditional contact point of a cambered ski.
SKI WEIGHTED Shows the region of the ski that is in contact with the snow when a skier is standing on the ski. A shorter region in contact with the snow translates into a ski that is easier to initiate in a turn.
SKI WEIGHTED IN TURN Although the 5 Baseline profiles have differing amounts of Rocker, they all engage 100% of their effective edge, between the traditional contact points, once the ski is flexed in a turn. This translates into solid edge hold in the apex of the turn.
Rocker/Camber profiles for every condition 30% Rocker 70% Camber
Shane McConkey was a truly unique and creative individual, and when he showed up to a K2 Sales Meeting on a fat ski with a cable attached to the tip to simulate rocker, our designers immediately took notice.
70% Contact with the snow
Contact with the snow
Although Shane was primarily focused on rocker for soft snow benefits, back in 2005, our designers began blending varying amounts of rocker with different degrees of camber and developed Baseline™ Technology - rocker/ camber profiles for every condition. K2 has remained committed to this technology, evident in the 2013/14 collection where one of five Baseline™ profiles has been applied to every model we make.
30% RockeR
Designed for all ability levels with added versatility and ease in all snow conditions. All-Terrain Rocker features an elevated tip for variable and soft snow performance, as well as camber underfoot for power, energy, and edge-hold in firmer conditions.
10% Rocker 90% Camber
Designed for high performance precision and agility on firm snow. This slightly elevated tip and increased tip length provides effortless initiation and flawless transitions, while camber along the rest of the running surface delivers precision, power, and edge-hold.
SHAPE
Designed to aid developing skiers with confidence, control, and added ease. This elevated tip and tail assures effortless initiation at slow speeds, stability throughout the turn, and a predictable release from the turn.
10% RockeR
Contact with the snow
20% Rocker 80% Camber
WAIST WIDTH & SIDECUT
90% Contact with the snow
100% Contact with the snow
20% RockeR
Contact with the snow
20% Rocker 80% Flat
100% Contact with the snow
80% Contact with the snow
100% Contact with the snow
80% Contact with the snow
100% Contact with the snow
50% Contact with the snow
80% Contact with the snow
20% RockeR
Profile
ROCKER & CAMBER
Jib Rocker is designed for ollies, butters, and predictable performance. Featuring an elevated tip and tail with zero camber underfoot, Jib Rocker offers the best blend of playfulness for butters and surface tricks combined with enhanced pop for unmatched ollie power.
50% Rocker 50% Camber
By combining proven SHAPES with the optimal PROFILES K2 designed the entire 2013/14 collection specifically for where you ski on the mountain.
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80% Contact with the snow
Powder Rocker is designed for unmatched flotation in deep snow. This tip has the most elevation and longest measurement of Rocker and offers skiers a surfy feel with enhanced soft-snow performance. The camber region still exists to ensure edge-hold in firmer conditions.
Contact with the snow
50% RockeR