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Powder/All-Terrain Rocker
ROCKER: Easy initiation, versatility, agility
CAMBER: Control, edge hold, rebound
This tip has the most elevation and longest measurement of Rocker and offers skiers a “surfy” feel with enhanced soft-snow performance. The camber region still exists to ensure edge-hold on firmer conditions.
Simply put, Powder Rocker provides unmatched flotation in deep snow.
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Progressive Sidecut
Progressive sidecut is a combination of two different radii, or sidecuts, that enhance the versatility of wider-waist skis. Standard sidecut theory is based on using a single radius. This works well on narrower skis, but becomes overpowering on wider skis, especially in variable conditions. The use of progressive sidecut on wider-waist skis guarantees improved turn initiation and hard-snow performance. -
SchizoFrantic Inserts
The K2 inserts allow for super fast mounting of the new K2/Marker Griffon and Squire SchizoFrantic binding system without the need for drilling. Additionally, the increased surface area of the insert rings provides 67% more pullout strength than that of standard binding screws. The Schizo binding itself uses the tested and proven Triple Pivot Elite toe and Inter Pivot Heel with an ultra lightweight, low stand height track and cable system that enables you to mount once and adjust a full 6cm along the ski from core center for the park to traditional center for powder. -
Powder-Specific Tip Design
The widest point of a powder tip is 7cm back from the standard contact point. The design adds stability and predictability while skiing and is less likely to hook or grab in light crusts or variable conditions. -
Climbing Skins
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Directional Taper
Moderately wider tip than tail maximizes the skis performance in the forward direction. This means the ski makes a slightly different arc when skiing switch. -
Twin Tip Specific Ski Shapes
Unlike other categories in the K2 line, our twin tips are designed to ski in both directions. The demand for products that perform increasingly well either way is now the norm. K2 has exceeded that challenge by developing unique radius and taper angles to maximize the skis’ bi-directional performance. -
Plates and Rivets
K2 tip and tail rivets have evolved to allow the addition of a pre-cut climbing skin onto the ski for all your backcountry access needs. -
ABSorb - ABS /Urethane Hybrid Sidewalls
This horizontal sidewall construction sandwiches a urethane layer in between ABS for shock ABSorption, lessening the impact of harsh landings to the rider. Urethane is used under foot to maximize dampening, but ABS is used toward the tip and tail to maximize performance and edge control. -
3.5 mm Edges
Factory Team skis use thick, durable steel edges. It is far more resistant to cracking for a more durable, longer lasting ski. -
Triaxial Braiding
Triaxial braiding consists of braiding fiberglass around a wood core to provide torsional rigidity for added control. Developed in 1988 by K2 engineers, the patented triaxial braiding machine interlocks strands of fiberglass around a milled wood core. While flex and torsion vary depending on the wood, Triaxially braided skis share the common traits of ease, forgiveness, responsiveness, and energy in both expert and entry level skis.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Great flotation (26)
- Smooth ride (22)
- Good carving ability (20)
- Good grip (17)
- Lightweight (15)
Cons
- Scratches easily (7)
Best Uses
- Powder (16)
- Downhill (11)
- Powder skiing (9)
- Moguls (7)
- Groomed terrain (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (14), Expert (4), Collegiate/pro (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
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Pros
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
Cons
Best Uses
- Groomed Terrain
- Powder Skiing
- Telemarking
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
I am a tele skiier and wanted a mid-fat ski for backcountry and resort skiing. This ski does not disappoint. Mounted with the 22 Designs Axl binding, it performs better than I could have ever imagined. It is quick to transition from turn to turn, snappy and responsive and floats in powder effortlessly. From steeps to deep snow to crud and in bounds groomers, this ski excels in all conditions. Well done K2!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Being the best
- Better then recoils
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Just plain awesome
- Just the best
- Light
- Lightweight
- Like tots unbeatable
- Scratch Resistant
- Smooth Ride
- Way better then hellbents
Cons
- Just too perfect
Best Uses
- Being the best
- Carrying around
- Cross-Country
- Downhill
- Groomed Terrain
- Moguls
- Powder Skiing
- Racing
- Skiing on roads
- Snowboarding
- Telemarking
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
These are the best skis there are you know you just cant beat the they just shred up on powder and on groomed and even though they are wide i am still able to nail my quad backflip just like that you know they are just too good i seriously cant find anything wrong with them i highly recomend buying them
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Carving Ability
- Great Flotation
- Smooth Ride
Cons
- Little bit heavy
Best Uses
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
Amazing skis. Couldn't believe how easily they turn through deeper powder. They still perform decently on the groomers, carving just takes a while to get used to if you don't normally use powder skis. Love these skis!!!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Fogiving
- Good Carving Ability
- Great Flotation
- Great in broken pow
- Lightweight
- Playfull
- Smooth Ride
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Anything
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
I am 57 and ski for 40 years. I ski typically once a week for 6 months. My previous fat ski was SFB Line, identical dimensions, very soft, great for pow, classical rocker, loved it for 4 seasons. I was hesitant to switch to powder rocker, but was convinced by a friend. This year I had ski them 7 times out of 7 days (my other skiis - carvers and all-mountain rock skis stay in the car). Real virgin powder: certainly better than SFB, but not that much (~10%). Broken powder: huge advantage over anything else. Carving on groom run: unexpectedly very good, as long there is some resemblance of snow, the tips grip too and do not chatter. The ski obeys completely to you - wanna carve, it will; wanna side slide - it will. Extremely forgiving - twice did I load inner edge too much and was to fall for certain - the tips bend into impossible arc, grip the snow, and I am on top of the ski. Super! (I don't understand what others are saying about scratching, I knock on wood, but after 7 days there are no scratches on the top sheet). The ski also feels much lighter than my previous fat ski. Soft tip is good for uneven conditions too. The ski also had "suggested" couple new things for me (like carving in powder - I always was skiing pow old style, completely tied two skis with one single track, as if it is a snowboard track)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Lightweight
- Scratch Resistant
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Groomed Terrain
- Moguls
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
without a doubt the best all-around ski i have ever been on. In 3 days skiing, I went from wet snow to icy bumps to soft powder and the ski performed beautifully (even held on ice if you can believe that)!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Good Speed Ability
- Great Flotation
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Cross-Country
- Downhill
- Groomed Terrain
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
I often used the ski in deep powder, but also in the hardpacked terrain. I would recommend this most as a very good powder ski, but the ski is also great for allround drivers, and it has a really good speed ability. The ski is a little bit heavy, but it is a great ski. It is a easy ski to drive for all ages.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Stable
Cons
- A tad Heavy
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Anything but ice
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
I was looking for something that works in deep powder but also for use on the trails. After about 7 days on them I am very happy with the purchase. They float very easily yet are responsive enough for other mountian conditions. The only problem with them is they scratch easily so don't expect them to look perfect for long.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Carving Ability
- Great Flotation
- Smooth Ride
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Downhill
- Groomed Terrain
- Moguls
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
This is a great ski for all conditions other then ice. I took these skis out to Tahoe and got over 100 inches of snow while I was out there and the skis were amazing. While others were struggling these skis just floated and was effortless. I also took these out to Utah for a week and skied them in about 30 inches of Utah powder and could not have been more happy with the ski. Was also surprised on how well the ski does on hard packed East Coast snow. When I purchased the ski I was expecting to use it less then 50% of the time but this ski is turning into my everyday ski. Highly recommend the ski to anyone who is looking for a powder rocker ski that also does extremely well on the groomers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Lightweight
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Downhill
- Groomed Terrain
- Moguls
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
Skied on these for 2 days now, have been very impressed how these skis made me better, can easily strait line a mogul field, nice big rocker saves you big time if you backseat a landing. Still the big ski makes it more effort to turn on a groomed run, hard to tip them over at slow speeds. Very good light ski, and would definitely buy again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Great in park
- Nice stability in landing
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Freestyle
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis obSETHed:
This skis are great in powder and soft snow conditions. I have been surpriced about the nice stability and great carving on hard groomed snow. Very controlable on the parks, rails. The twin tip is a huge pros and in cooperation with GRIFFON SCHIZOFRANTIC these skis makes miracles...
One very unpleasant situation is that they scratches too easy. In the 5th day, the K2OBsethED metal sign on the nose unstuck and missed!
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obSETHed
Built with Powder Rocker & All-Terrain Rocker
Product Description
Seth designed a ski to handle the steepest and deepest terrain with power and confidence. The K2 ObSETHed is built with a Powder Rocker tip for incredible floatation and and All-Terrain tail for a larger landing platform. Narrower and stiffer underfoot than the Hellbent, it is the ideal ski for fast lines and big mountain charging. Whether you’re scoping fun mini-golf lines, sending 50 footers, or shredding AK peaks, the K2 ObSETHed is your ski.
Binding Options: No Binding, Griffon 12.0 Schizofrantic Binding
Performance: Powder: 80%, Park: 20%
Radius: 23m @ 179
Construction: TwinTech Sidewall - Triaxial Braided Fir/Aspen Core
Features: Progressive Sidecut, Powder Tip, Tip/Tail Holes/Rivets, Pre-Cut Skins Available
