I just got this ski about 1/2 through this season, and have them set up as an all-mountain ski (I'm not into park/pipe). I've put about 10 days on them. Each day had different conditions. I must say that I was impressed with the way these skis handled all conditions. Whether it was hardpack, ice, slush, crud, packed powder, corn, or even a little powder (didn't get to try them out in anything over 6"), these skis did the job. This was my first twin tip and I must say that I really enjoy the ease at which I am now able to ski backwards. I would highly recommend these skis!!

Before you make a choice based on the post by maestroejd100103519, keep in mind that he is talking about a ski from 20 years ago, these are not the same skis as twenty years ago. The only real resemblance is the graphics.

This is a great ski. It has a nice even flex which is great in all snow conditions and excels in all terrain. It is fun to carve on the groomers, kicks butt in the bumps, and is fun for jumps. The turn initiation on this ski is so easy it seems like you are skiing on autopilot. The only reason I haven't sold my other skis is don't wish to wear out my Extremes this year. I could easily ski these every day!

I'm an advanced skier who skis in Vermont. This ski will be versatile enough to take on trips out west. I mainly ski in the trees and bumps and the Extremes rock. If you are between sizes on this ski, don't be afraid to take the longer size. I mount mine as an all mountain ski toward the rear of the mounting zone. If you ski mostly park, you probably should center mount.

By the way, there is not a better top or bottom sheet graphic on any ski this year!

These skis are so awesome, I wish I had purchased them earlier in the season. First day out was on groomed and hard pack and they worked very very well on both. Minimal top speed chatter on hard pack. They went through the crud and handled the bumps extremely (excuse the pun) well! Next time I had them out was after 9” of powder in Northwest and here is where they shined the most. Skis floated well. I cant wait to try them out in some real deep stuff to see where their depth limitation is!

I demoed these in Mammoth a couple weeks ago and man, they rocked. Since it was still early season I was mostly on the groomers and they were fast and stable. I did manage to find some pow in the upper mountain and they were fantastic...don't how they would work in a full on powder day but I suspect they'll be just fine. I liked them so much that I owned a set by the time my trip was over...

I just bought these last week and took them out west. The entire time i was up there i skied crud, powder, moguls, park, trees, and groomers. These skis handled everything with ease. Held up great in the trees with 3 feet of powder and were very responsive. Take hard landings very well in the park and off cliffs. Only con was that the topsheet scratches and chips easily but other then that they were great.

I skied 40 days on this ski in australia. I loved them good in any condiions crud ,bumps ,powder ,hardpacked,steeps. only down side they dont like ice but who does and the tops sheets cracked up a bit. but a alot of fun.

These are the replacement for the public enemy, with a little more park focus. They softened up the tip and the tail for pop but left the middle stiff. The sidecut is a little less directional, and they reduced the chatter you would sometimes get with the PE.

Just back from JH...demoed the Extreme, Mantra, Mythic Riders and Obsethed...I'm 6 ft, 185 advanced...The Extreme is really responsive and stable...was great in 20 inch pow trees...blasts thru tracked pow, boarder tracks and crud...it was my fav...I'm going to get the 174's.

These would be my first twin tip skis I have ever purchased they are great. Im a pretty heavy guy and these skis react with everything I can throw at them reccommend for bigger people if they want good flex and will still be able to hit the park up!

For the price, you can't go wrong. I was a little disappointed in the shape the top sheet was in after 2 days of skiing but beyond that, a real solid ski that will treat you well in the bumps/woods.

i have last years pe's and i absolutely love them. love them, particularly because i live on the east coast, and these work well in ice/powder, whatever the day brings.
out west where powder is more reliable, I would go for a wider powder ski like kung fujas or hellbent.
i do wish, that i had waited a year as i hate the pe's graphics, and love these, but what can you do.

I have skiied four days on my k2s, and i have put them through a solid workout. They held up perfect in the trees, did well in the moguls, and they even can keep up with my friends who race. They are a solid ski all around. The only issue that i have noticed with them is that the top sheet is very soft and scratch easily around the edges. The scratches has no effect on the ski, and is purely cosmetic.

Rips moguls, kicks A in the park, and carves up a storm. My favorite ski I have owned by far.

So these skis are very similar to the traditional k2 ski. Heavy, stiff, chipped topsheet. If you like that type of ski go for it. I have fun on them and I don't weigh that much.

I got suckered into buying these skis back in the 80's when they were being touted as the ultimate extreme ski(for hucking cliffs, mashing moguls, shreding couloirs,etc.)with input from Scott Schmidt and Glen Plake. I can honestly say they were pretty much absolute crap! The tips delaminated within a couple of weeks and had to be returned. As for performance they pretty much had a mind of their own(this from someone who skied proffesionaly every day of the season). Bottom line, demo before you buy and never believe the hype!