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K2 Apache Xplorer Ski w/ Marker MX 14.0 Binding
I am an advanced skier who skis about 60% of the Winter on east...
By Bradley Smith
Ranked #3384 - Alpine Skiing
February 12, 2009
I am an advanced skier who skis about 60% of the Winter on east coast hard pack/groomers. However the remainder of the time I am in Utah Powder and I am looking for a ski good for east coast but also handles very well in powder. Is this my best option in a K2 ski? Please advise.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By outcycling
Ranked #2125 - Alpine Skiing
April 1, 2009
I skied on a pair of Outlaws for the first half of the season and switched to the Xplorer for the second half. Both perform excellently in the powder, but the Xplorer is slightly more responsive on hardpacked and considerably more nimble in the bumps. I'm grateful for the switch.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By ESTtoMST
Ranked #1067 - Alpine Skiing
February 13, 2009
The Apache Outlaw would be a better option if you plan on spending 40% of your time in Utah. It has slightly larger dimensions to better handle powder, but will still tackle the hardpack and groomers out East as well as the Xplorer.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 170cm, 177cm, 184cm
- Dimensions:
- 128 / 84 / 112mm
- Turn Radius:
- [177cm] 17m
- Construction:
- Titan metal laminate
- Core Material:
- Fir & aspen
- Tail:
- Flat
- Binding System:
- Yes
- Binding Included:
- Yes
- Recommended Binding:
- MX 14.0
- Recommended Use:
- All-mountain skiing, carving
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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