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K2 Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski
I'm an intermediate skier seeking a versatile ski that I...
By whi3063951
Ranked #350 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
May 4, 2009
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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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Shane O'Donnell
Ranked #73 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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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