FACTORY TEAM TECHNOLOGY Two Factory Team skis come with built in inserts allowing super fast mounting of the K2/Marker Griffon or Squire SchizoFrantic binding systems without drilling. Increased surface area of the insert rings provide greater resistance to pullout than standard binding screws. A low stand height and weight of the Squire and Griffon Schizo track and cable system makes it ideal for park, backcountry and the entire mountain. Mount just once and be able to adjust a full 6cm forward for park. The max DIN 12 Griffon comes on the Kung Fujas and the max DIN 10 Squire comes on the Iron Maiden. The 10.0 FREE binding comes as a value-oriented performance offering on the Press. Griffon
Squire
10.0 Free
TWIN TIP SPECIFIC SKI SHAPES Unlike other categories in the K2 line, our twin tips are designed to perform both forward and switch. The demand for products that perform increasingly well in both directions is now the norm. K2 has exceeded that challenge by developing unique radius and taper angles to maximize the skis’ bi-directional performance.
DIRECTIONAL
TAPER: Moderately wider tip than tail maximizes the ski’s performance in the forward direction. This means the ski makes a slightly different arc when skiing switch.
BI-DIRECTIONAL
TAPER: The tip is still wider but closer in width to the tail. This lets the ski perform exceptionally well while skiing in the forward direction, but the taper enables the skier to have similar switch arcs for better and more consistent switch riding.
SYMMETRICAL
TAPER: A symmetrical ski has a tip width identical to it’s tail width. This gives equivilent arcs forward and switch. To maximize performance, the only mounting location is the absolute center of the ski. The DOMAIN features symmetrical taper.
ROCKER/CAMBER PROFILES FOR EVERY CONDITION
The biggest continued advancement in technology comes in the form of Baseline Profiles, the combination of rocker and camber on our Factory Team skis. The enhanced versatility, the ease of turn initiation combined with the strong secure hold on groomed snow makes it an ideal choice for nearly the entire line. 50% ROCKER 50% CAMBER
Contact with the Snow
30% ROCKER 70% CAMBER
Contact with the Snow
20% ROCKER
80% Contact with the Snow
POWDER Rocker
ALL-TERRAIN Rocker
JIB Rocker
Designed for deep snow, the tip with the most elevation and longest measurement of Rocker offers skiers a “surfy” feel with enhanced soft snow performance. The reduced camber region still exists underfoot to ensure edge hold on firm snow.
This is most versatile Baseline available. Featuring an elevated tip and tail for superior variable and soft snow performance and camber underfoot for power, energy and edgehold in firmer conditions.
Designed for the terrain park, this elevated tip and tail and zero camber underfoot offers the best blend of playfulness for butters and surface tricks combined with increased pop for unmatched ollie power.
Factory Team skis use thick, durable 3.5mm steel edges. They are far more resistant to cracking for a more durable, longer lasting ski. This horizontal sidewall construction sandwiches a urethane layer in between ABS for shock ABSorption, lessening the impact of harsh landings to the rider. Urethane is used under foot to maximize the dampening but ABS is used toward the tip and tail to maximize performance and edge control. Featured on the Iron Maiden.
This Twin Tip specific construction increases the durability of K2 sidewall skis. A traditional sidewall construction produces a 90 degree angle where the top material and sidewall meet. The Twin Tech construction actually rolls the top material into the sidewall reducing the angle that is prone to abuse, severely reducing ski to ski impact damage.
K2’s tip and tail rivets were developed for durability but have evolved into rivet plates that allow the additional option of attaching a climbing skin onto the ski. Just screw out the center rivet, attach K2 skins and you’re ready for all your backcountry access needs. The skin attachment comes on the HellBent, Pettitor and Kung Fujas. Never go into the backcountry unprepared. Have the right training, tools and company with you.
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