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K2 Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski - 2008 BCS
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K2 got together with AMGA guide Martin Volken to design a randonnee ski that tours effortlessly, but isn't afraid of steep, technical descents—the Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski. This K2 ski isn't one of those only-for-the-fluff planks. Two sheets of Titanal bolster its firm-flexing core, providing the response and edge control you need to pull off turns in everything from spring corn to crust and hardpack. Plus, at only 1600g, the Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski is light enough to take on long backcountry tours and ski mountaineering trips. *Available for US shipment only.
Bottom Line: The Shuksan remains confident in the most harrying backcountry conditions.
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Mounting AT boots to the boot-midsole mark on the ski places
Mounting AT boots to the boot-midsole mark on the ski places the binding much further back on the ski than I feel comfortable with; does anyone else share this view?
By: Bori
February 18, 2010
best all mountain ski i've owned - until they broke
By:
Brian G. Sweeney
April 30, 2009
I got these and mounted a pair of marker duke AT bindings. i got these for skiing the white mountains back country and a bit of in bounds skiing as well. they are fully capable of plowing through all of the shenanigan snowpack we have in tuckerman ravine at half decent speed. having said that, they are plenty forgiving - the tips absorb most of the sloppy conditions we've had recently. on the other hand i'm able to lay 'em over almost as hard as i do my fischer gs ski without the tails fishing out on me. i haven't skiied them in powder yet so i cant comment on that, but i imagine they get the job done. they ski tight bumps just fine, and can really rip on hardpack. basically it does everything i would want it to do.UPDATE:They broke. I have no idea how this happened, but I was riding the lift one day and my friend pointed out that one of the skis was bent - sure enough i now have one rockered ski. The camber is totally gone from one ski. Again I have no idea how this happened - it may be from me beating the hell out of them but it's been less than one year since i purchased them. I skied them less than 20 days. They were great until now - one ski doesnt really make contact with the ground throughout the entire tip portion of the ski. Bummer. Not so great for east coast hard pack. I was asking around and a lot of friends mentioned the K2s have a problem with de-lamination after a certain amount of abuse so it may be the case that some internal part the sandwich is just sheered apart...
I'm an intermediate skier seeking a versatile ski that I
I'm an intermediate skier seeking a versatile ski that I can use for resort skiing, floating off piste, and the occasional back country tour. Is this ski a good bet? Does it give decent performance in wet heavy spring snow? I am 6'4", about 195lbs, is the 181cm long enough? Also, if I mount these with Dynafit bindings-- would that be TOO lightweight for enjoying groomed slopes? If that's the case would something like the Marker Dukes be a better bet?
By: whi3063951
May 4, 2009
This has a pretty versatile flex, stiffer for hard carvers and crud, but not stiff enough to make them unwieldly in softer snow conditions. The 181 should be alright, not too short but not two long planks strapped to your feet. If you throw Dynafit bindings on these it will make a great touring set up, really lightweight. But this doesn't mean that it is too light for groomers. If you keep fairly aggressive, then the edge hold with be like any other set up. Dukes are great too, but the Dynafits would suit something like this a little better.
By: Shane O'Donnell
May 4, 2009
grizz
By:
HumbleGrizz
January 19, 2009
skied these in the La Sals. varying conditions
a great great ski. on the up ski and riding 'em down.
smooth and confident pleasure. beautiful. stable. pow pretty too.
I don't have a preference for short skis. buy them full.
Would anyone consider putting tele bindings on these??
Would anyone consider putting tele bindings on these??
By: RT in VT
August 29, 2008
Yes, this does make an excellent telemark ski. K2s AT line shares all the same characteristics as there Tele skis but simply eliminate the pre-drill tele mount holes, enabling a more versatile AT mount. This ski is still reinforced for Tele mounting, so drill away.
By: Cory Guru
October 9, 2008
Change me.
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2008 Model No Longer Available
We have a lot more Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis than that
Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring SkisResearch other out-of-stock versions:
best all mountain ski i've owned - until they broke
I got these and mounted a pair of marker duke AT bindings. i got these for skiing the white mountains back country and a bit of in bounds skiing as well. more...
- Dimensions:
- 119/78/105mm
- Turn Radius:
- 16m (progressive)
- Top Sheet:
- Triaxial Braid torsion box cap
- Core Material:
- Titanal metal laminate and wood
- Base Material:
- IMS E-4000
- Tail:
- Flat
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- Any Alpine Touring
- Weight:
- [174cm] 1600g
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine Touring, ski mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year