Description
Baby GotBack.
- Bioflex 2 core (aspen, paulownia, bamboo) for light weight and tons of pop
- Cap construction is lighter and allows K2 to dial flex into the ski more precisely
- Triaxial braided construction adds torsional stiffness
- Traditional camber design is super-versatile for all-mountain skiing and holds an edge better than any other camber design
- Snow-repellent top sheet sheds snow to keep the ski light during a tour in any snow conditions
- Tip and tail holes and flat tails give backcountry-specific versatility
- Concave skin notch on the tail keeps your climbing skin firmly in place
- Compatible with K2's precut skins for a perfect fit
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Is the ski weight 1740 g per pair or single...
Repe
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Is the ski weight 1740 g per pair or single ski weight?
I have the K2 Gotback skis and have the...
shap519342
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I have the K2 Gotback skis and have the Dynafit TLT bindings on them. I am looking for the ski crampons that will fit this ski and bindings. Do you carry them and if so would the 100mm wide crampon fit over the 102mm ski. I know the next size is 110mm, but that seems to wide.
K2 Gotback
Blake Carley
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The Gotback is my wife's go to ski for in bounds as well as side country skiing. Great in powder as well as variable conditions.
Touring with the Gotback
Blake Carley
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Great All Mountain Ski
Blake Carley
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The Gotback performs well in bounds and for side country touring.
Is it possible to use the Black Diamond...
Alicia
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Is it possible to use the Black Diamond Ascension skins with these or do I need to purchase the K2 skins?
Mark Parrett
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Alicia,
You can absolutely use the BD skins with this ski. Just get them wide enough (I recommend the 140mm width) and cut them for this ski.
Pretty darn happy so far
Apanda
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
These have been out on several groomer and backcountry days with a variety of conditions (spring corn, icy crust, dust on crust, some fresh powder). They've been great through it all. I definitely miss the super turn initiation of my rockered pow skis, but these are much better in variable conditions.
I'm 5'1", and have the 153s. Purchased mainly for backcountry use, but they trump my other skis on hard pack, so I've found myself using them more.
Is the weight listed for these per individual...
Raccoon
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Is the weight listed for these per individual ski or per pair?
Wally Phillips
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Hey Raccoon,
Thanks for the question. The weight listed for the K2 GotBack Ski is per individual ski so the total weight per pair at 167cm is 3,480 grams or around 7.6 lbs.
Which touring binding and boots would be...
mjcepa
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Which touring binding and boots would be the right match for this skies?
Raccoon
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I have them set up with Marker Barons, Tecnica Cochise boots, and the K2 custom cut skins. The changeover is easy and the boots are both comfortable and stiff enough for the downhill for me. However, it all adds up to 11 lbs. 3oz. on each foot, which is a lot on the uphill! Black Diamond makes lighter non-"tech" bindings (a.k.a. Fritschi Diamir) that might have been a better choice for me. In terms of boots, I'd go for something lighter than mine! The Scarpa Gea and the Garmont Celeste come to mind. This ski, the Scarpa Gea, the Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Scout, and a pair of mohair mix kicker skins add up to 8 lbs 13 oz. on each foot. I guess the take-home message is to be sure to do the math! You might consider the Starlet ski, for that matter. It's a little lighter.
Apanda
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I have these mounted with Dynafit TLT Radical ST bindings, Garmont Luster boots and Black Diamond STS Skins (the ubiquitous orange ones). Haven't measured the weight per foot, but it's significant compared to my previous setup with Marker Tours on Volkl Kikus. I would definitely get some tech bindings if you can.
Gotbacks v. Mantras, Auras or Line Soulmates...
hei3211684
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Gotbacks v. Mantras, Auras or Line Soulmates as a one-quiver ski for hard-charging female telemarker? Thoughts?
rachelr
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Auras are a great one-quiver ski.
hei3211684
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yes, I went with the Auras!
compare K2 Gotback and Black Diamond starlet...
mutti565375
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compare K2 Gotback and Black Diamond starlet skis.
Do you think this would be a good ski for...
kri5168239
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Do you think this would be a good ski for alpine skiing swell, not just touring/backcountry? I want to be able to use them on both climbing aswell as using them in prepped slopes.
Katharine Lewis
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Yes, I just skied the 2011 model at Breckenridge in-resort and was pleasantly surprised by their sturdiness on-piste, on ice and in standard moguls.
jyc2851307
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I just spent two days skiing Snowbird on this model, in-bounds: they held very well on firm snow, they floated over firm (small) bumps, and felt very stable at speed on groomers (freshly groomed and chopped up).
Deciding between 160 or 167 GotBack. Wt...
hei2906789
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Deciding between 160 or 167 GotBack. Wt 140 Ht 5'8" Advanced skiier - backcountry use only; multiday tours and day trips.
Currently ski 88 underfoot 167cm which has been fine in tight trees and open, pleasantly steep terrain. Need more float for deeper powder.
Michael Gurtman
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I would definitely not go shorter than the skis you are on now. 167 would work great
