Gear Review
K2 Baker Superlight Randonnee Ski
Lite Weight BC Rip Stick
By Grant Helgeson
Ranked #647 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
December 12, 2007
I picked up a pair of 174's (I'm 5' 10", 145lbs, and a pretty aggressive skier) I threw a pair of Dynafit vertical ST's on them. The idea here is a lite weight setup for ski mountaineering. At the moment, it's the only setup I have access too, so I've been skiing them here in the Utah deepness this winter. This setup has blown me away with regard to performance, first off, it's so incredibly lite that uptracks are sooooo easy! When you're ready to succumb to gravity, these little sticks rip. As a powder ski they're great! This is surely a backcountry stick, but you can rail a groomer with them if no need to as well. If you're looking for a lite BC setup that you can still rip on, check these out, 'cause turning is really for when stuff gets in your way right?
View Details: K2 Baker Superlight Randonnee Ski
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 153cm, 160cm, 167cm, 174cm, 181cm
- Dimensions:
- 120 / 88 / 108mm
- Turn Radius:
- [174cm] 13m
- Core Material:
- Triaxially Braided Wood with carbon, kelvar Torsion Box
- Base:
- Not specified
- Tail:
- Flat, with skin clip notch
- Binding System:
- AT
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- Any AT binding
- Weight:
- [174] 1475g
- Recommended Use:
- Ski tours, ski mountaineering trips in soft conditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.