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The debt every two-planker owes to Doug Coombs for pioneering steep backcountry skiing is beyond fathomable. The least you can do is strap on his K2 Coomback Ski and explore the mountains with the boundless enthusiasm he seeded into the sport. Built to burn the fire of skiing powder-caked peaks into your soul, this solid-wood, mid-fat board comes equipped with a progressive sidecut and rockered tip for confidence in any type of snow or terrain.
- A wood core made of fir and aspen yields lightweight touring capability while remaining solid during long descents with constantly changing snow conditions
- Cap construction provides easy turning and lighter weight for tight chutes, tree runs, and nimble backcountry pow turns
- The All-Terrain rocker features 30% rocker in the tip for floating pow and surfing crud and 70% traditional camber for maximum edge hold in icy chutes and couloirs
- Added carbon web (for 2011-12) is laminated over tail and forebody to add more rigidity without much weight, which means you get a more stable ride during speedy descents
- Flat tail permits quick plunges into snow for creating snow anchors during ski mountaineering or emergencies
- Pairs with pre-cut skins (sold separately) that fit easily with the tip and tail skin attachment system
- SnoPhobic topsheet repels the build-up of snow and can be waxed to increase repellency like a ski's base
- The purchase of this ski contributes to Doug's family as well as to the American Mountain Guide Association's Chad Vanderham Endowment for improving guide education and safety
Bottom Line: Just add snow and alpine, AT, or tele binders.
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Would Dynafit Radicals be a good choice on these? I'm 6'1
Would Dynafit Radicals be a good choice on these? I'm 6'1 185, decent skier. I mainly tour (one or 2 days at a time) in the Berner Oberland, Valais, and some lift access tours like in La Grave. I was thinking about the Scarpa Maestrales to go with them.
By: acm80
February 3, 2012
That would be a killer setup. Before you dive in on the boots, try on a few pairs to see which brand fits your feet best out of the box. It will save you a lot of foot pain down the skin track, especially after you heat mold them.
By: Dave Marcus
February 3, 2012
Witch bindings would be Best fore walking up to 3 hours with
Witch bindings would be Best fore walking up to 3 hours with normal alpine boots(nordica doppermann 130)
By: jakob Ø.H.Thomsen
January 4, 2012
No binding is going to make walking for three hours in those boots comfortable.
That said, the only AT binding that will really match up to your boots is the Marker Duke.
By: Dave Marcus
January 6, 2012
K2 Coombacks
By: Sam M.
October 2, 2011
Last season I bought these on sale at 188cm for a touring set up. I mounted them with Plum Guide tech bindings and my boot is a TLT5 Mountain. My first choice was not to get the ski in such a long length due to the extra weight, etc. but being a tall guy with a strong skiing background, I figured I could handle it both on the up and on the descent. And I have.
I'm pretty happy with my purchase. I've been riding these skis hard and they're solid. I should emphasize that when I say ride, I imply that I charge. I ski fast, steep and challenging terrain, these held up everything fantastically. They have enough width at the waist to take on BC powder dumps while not being too big or soft to handle crusty spring conditions. I can initiate quick, confident turns in narrow couloirs or exposed lines where a fall can't happen. If you put in most of your days in the spring then you might want a narrower ski designed for the hard stuff but when you're looking for an all around ski that can let you enjoy those deep days then look no further. K2 have been making skis for a long time and the construction is bomber, the bases are resilient, the edges are solid and although the top sheets are quick to get a nick, it's merely cosmetic.
This may not be the lightest ski of it's kind but what you get is a ski with a great flex pattern, rocker, flat tail, that can take abuse and ultimately, allow you to enjoy the descent.
Feel free to ask questions.
Looking for the "One Ski Quiver" board "(know
Looking for the "One Ski Quiver" board "(know this may not exist but can't afford a quiver when skiing with Dynafit) and looking at the Coomback and the Sidestash. I ski 95% Colorado Front Range BC. What would you recommend? I am 5'4" 155 and have Dynafit Radicals with Maestrale Boots.
By: bryangrace617489
December 30, 2011
I recomend the side stash (see my answer on that item page.)
By: Hayden Beck
January 4, 2012
I pulled the Dynafit toepiece out of my Coombas. I've been
I pulled the Dynafit toepiece out of my Coombas. I've been told that has happened to quite a few other people. Anyone else had that happen? I really liked skiing the ski and would get the Coombacks but since I still have the bindings, I would look for skis with a more substantial top sheet/core to screw into..Any similar experiences? advice? Please reply Thanks
By: Bill Scheib
December 22, 2011
I pulled the dynafit toepiece out of both skis in separate instances (I was not skiing in tour mode in either case). I was told the holes were over drilled and just slightly too large when originally mounted. In my case, I was able to have both skis fixed and they work great, no problems.
By: knanier
January 16, 2012
K2 Coombacks
By: wei2746899
January 29, 2012
From a 40 year old skier......These are the Viagra of telemarking....they just keep you going!
By: ak tele
February 6, 2012
Same for a 50 year old! These have me dropping a knee
on terrain I use to avoid!
Hi, looking for a good all mountain ski for my 15 yr old son,
Hi, looking for a good all mountain ski for my 15 yr old son, 6'2" 160 pounds. Good, comfortable black, some double blacks skier, mostly resort with some side country. skis trees, crud, powder, groomers just to get back to the lift. I liked the Coomba because it's light but supposed to be torsionally stiff, with tip rocker, and good dimensions - 100-110 waist seems good. He demo'd last years Mantra, S7, and Atomic Access. He said he would like a ski in between the Mantra and the Access. I thought the Coomback fit that.
Any other suggestions for skis. And for the Coomback, what size? I was thinking 181 but he might like the quicker 174?
By: crowderm100089683
November 26, 2011
For his size 181 would be best
By: John
November 26, 2011
5'10" 175-180 in my skivies, looking to mainly do bc
5'10" 175-180 in my skivies, looking to mainly do bc with these for a year in WA, then for a few in ID/UT, coming from a snowboarding(7 years prior to tele)/tele backgrouond (past 3 years), haven't had my heel locked in a ski for 10 years, 181 the right length? i know it will be great in powder but how will the coomback handle the spring/summer corn we have in WA?
By: yap2458798
October 27, 2011
The 181 will ski like a shorter ski, not a longer ski. This ski does great in the corn as well as the powder.
By: knanier
January 16, 2012
thanks for the advice. i guess sometimes i worry if 181 will be too much ski for me because apparently it will be more like a 185. ever used this ski to harvest corn?
By: yap2458798
November 6, 2011
Get the 181 for your weight and height. I have the ski in 181 and we are almost the same build - works well on softer inbounds days and is a great bc ski. I have had it in the bc of Jackson, Utah and CO.
By: kevincatle1139561
November 2, 2011
I am between the K2 Coomback and the Surface Walk Free. I am
I am between the K2 Coomback and the Surface Walk Free. I am an expert east coast skier / former racer but I am not as well versed in powder skis. I would like a stiffer more responsive ski and I usually prefer tight powder skiing aka glades or chutes so I will be getting a slightly shorter ski. Any help deciding would be appreciated
By: ski4088846
October 26, 2011
You might like th salomon shogun. The coomback isn't very stiff. A god responsive east coast ski is also the sentinal.
By: Will Guru
December 2, 2011
Based on what Richard has said where would you use the Coomback
Based on what Richard has said where would you use the Coomback over the Sidestash?
By: mike2188919
September 15, 2011
The coomback is lighter weight, that being the only real advantage over the sidestash. The sidestash has metal but also has more rocker so the hardpack performace is fairly even between the two. The coomback is more for long ski tours, ski mountaineering and basically for the place the sidestash cannot easily get to. If you are skiing at a resort or just doing shorter tours, the way to go is unquestionably the sidestash.
By: Will Guru
October 2, 2011
The Coomback has a softer tip and no metal. It would be a better ski in softer and/or fresher snow.
By: Matthew Tabrys
September 15, 2011
Im trying to decide between the Coomback and Sidestash. I like
Im trying to decide between the Coomback and Sidestash. I like the 102 waist of the coomback but im on the fence about the full cap construction. I want a ski that I can take into the back or side country but still charge on the resort if conditions are not the best.
By: Richard
August 25, 2011
I would definitely get the sidestash based on what you're saying. It is a stiffer ski throughout because of the metal laminate in it. The coomback has a softer, flexier tip. If you're skiing it in the resort, you're not going to enjoy it when charging or on run outs. The sidestash is a great dual purpose ski, light enough for the bc, stiff enough for the resort. Based on what you're saying, the sidestash is what you want.
By: Matthew Tabrys
September 10, 2011
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K2 Coombacks
Last season I bought these on sale at 188cm for a touring set up. I mounted them with Plum Guide tech bindings and my boot is a TLT5 Mountain. My first more...
K2 Coombacks
From a 40 year old skier......These are the Viagra of telemarking....they just keep you going! more...
- Length:
- 167 cm, 174 cm, 181 cm, 188 cm
- Dimensions:
- [174 cm] 135 / 102 / 121 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (174) 22 m
- Profile:
- underfoot camber, rockered tip
- Construction:
- cap
- Core:
- wood
- Tail:
- flat
- Weight:
- 1800 g
- Recommended Use:
- touring, alpine skiing, powder
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
2 Comments Last Comment: December 20, 2011 by: Sam M.
By: Sam M.
December 20, 2011
The boots so far have done a surprisingly awesome job. If you're a heavy guy you might flex through the boot but even when I'm skiing with 30lb pack I haven't had too much trouble. When it comes to conditions like breakable crust a stronger boot could be appreciated but those are difficult conditions no matter what.
Here I am pushing the Coombacks http://www.flickr.com/photos/eljaydub/6378722523/
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By: pa29so
November 15, 2011
Hi Sam,
what about the boots you used? Are the TLT5 Mountain from Dynafit not too light to manouveur such skis ?
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