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K2 Apache Crossfire Ski w/ Marker MX 12.0 Binding - 2008
A relatively skinny profile and vertical ABS sidewalls help the K2 Apache Crossfire Alpine Ski with Marker Piston M1 12 Binding carve the groomers like a ginsu knife, while remaining versatile enough for all-mountain riding. K2's Mod Monic construction uses a secondary elastomeric core under key parts of the ski to dampen unwanted vibration without increasing weight. ABS sidewalls give the Apache Crossfire Ski vice-like edge grip in firmer snow conditions, which help you arc smooth, high speed turns on the groomers. Titan Metal Laminate and the Marker M1 binding underfoot ensure that every bit of power you put into these skis reaches the snow. Whether you love groomers or just want a ski that can rip the entire mountain, this K2 midfat delivers.
Bottom Line: Slice and dice the hard pack, then duck into the trees for some power with the K2 Apache Crossfires.
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Do you know the maximum size the binding will adjust to? Tha
Do you know the maximum size the binding will adjust to? Thanks
By: David
February 7, 2009
Great carver, totall fun ski
By: David "Root" Jarosz
May 4, 2009
I picked up this ski three seasons ago and it's still my go to set of sticks for skiing in PA. While not intended in powder over boot deep, you can really make them work (but might not get real float).
Inspires confidence and helped me really learn how to carve.
I found them to be very unstable in cruddy conditions. Go fatter ! Something like a 07/08 K2 Seth works well almost everywhere. I have skied mine in just about everything: Ice, Bumps, Powder, Crud, Hardpack. You name it. I know, east coast skiers are laughing....but it is true. These days I don't ski anything under 92mm at the waist. It makes for a more versatile ski.
By: Howard Worton
March 28, 2009
Not my favorite in crud or spring slush.
By: David "Root" Jarosz
May 4, 2009
Confidence Builders
By: Howard Worton
March 30, 2009
I had not skied for almost twenty years when I bought these - I had been a boarder for 5 years but my body could not take the abuse any longer. I decided that at the age of 33 that I should leave boarding to the kids young enough to be able to do it well. Skiing is easier and so I found myself taking my friends advice and go for some short carving skis to get back into it. Well, they certainly did the trick. I took to them like a duck to water - in a few days I was carving and feeling very confident. They hold an edge so easily that that flattered my(lack of) skills. I found that I just wanted to go everywhere very fast - maybe that is just me - and these Skis made doing that so easy. I did 90% of my time on them on hardpack groomers. It would take a far better skier than me to ski them in softer conditions and actually enjoy it. I have to say that I find it much easier these days to ski much fatter skis and make them work on the groomers whether they like it or not. And, of course, in softer conditions they excel. I would not go back to carvers but for those who do not venture off the groomers these are fantastic.
If you are an upper intermediate to an expert/pro level east coast skier these are about the sweetest things that could ever happen to you. I am one of 5 people at our local club (The CRS&GC) who ski on and swear by them. In the east coast alot of days are full of groomers and ice, and that is where the crossfires are the best. They can carve through ice and turn on a dime with their quick turning radius. They are also excellent in the bumps and in the trees because of that short turning radius, and having a narrow waist helps in the east coast bumps as well. This is in my opinion the number one east coast ski. It can also standup in the powder. I have been out this year on several mornings with 6 plus inches of fresh snow and one morning with 13 inches. These were versatile enough to handle the fresh stuff too, though they were certainly not floating like a west coast style (fatter) ski. I was certainly jealous of my friend's K2 Recon's that day. It must be nice to have a quiver Wiz!They're super sweet. -Phunk
By: Phunk
February 24, 2009
Great carving ski but seriously, if you intend to ever leave the groomers then something with more float makes far more sense.
By: Howard Worton
March 28, 2009
Very sweet the day AFTER a snowstorm!!!
By: David "Root" Jarosz
May 4, 2009
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 163cm, 170cm, 177cm, 184cm
- Dimensions:
- 117 / 70 / 101cm
- Turn Radius:
- [177cm] 16m
- Construction:
- Mod Monic
- Core Material:
- Triaxial braided fir / aspen
- Base:
- Not specified
- Tail:
- Flat
- Binding System:
- Alpine
- Binding Included:
- Yes
- Recommended Binding:
- Marker M112, included
- Weight:
- Not specified
- Recommended Use:
- All-mountain skiing, carving
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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