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K2 Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski - 2008

K2 Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski - 2008

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K2 Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski - 2008

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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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?

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May 4, 2009

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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.

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May 4, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

best all mountain ski i've owned

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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.

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Would anyone consider putting tele bindings on these??

Would anyone consider putting tele bindings on these??

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August 29, 2008

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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.

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October 9, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

grizz

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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.

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Tech Specs:

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 

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