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  • All Terrain Rocker

    ROCKER: Easy initiation, versatility, agility
    CAMBER: Control, edge hold, rebound

    All-Terrain Rocker features an elevated tip for variable and soft snow performance, as well as camber underfoot for power, energy, and edge-hold in firmer conditions.

    Simply put, All-Terrain Rocker offers versatility and ease in all snow conditions.
    All-Terrain Profile
  • Glass Web

    Glass Web

    Enveloping the Mod structure in a secondary glass weave for additional torsional rigidity provides a more forgiving and versatile version of the Carbon Web.
  • Progressive Sidecut

    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.
  • Mod Technology

    Mod Technology

    High-Performance Suspension System Mod functions by absorbing vibrations and impact loads along the entire ski, providing stronger edge-hold and a higher degree of power and control. Mod is a secondary core that flexes and moves on top of the primary core, allowing the overall ski flex to be unaffected.
  • Mod Monic

    Mod Monic

    A Focused Mass-DampenerThe Monic is a solid zinc mass that works in conjunction with the Mod structure to focus mass-dampening at a targeted location.

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K2 SkisPhoton
 
4.7

(based on 15 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good carving ability (15)
  • Good grip (12)
  • Smooth ride (12)
  • Lightweight (10)
  • Great flotation (9)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Groomed terrain (15)
    • Downhill (8)
    • Moguls (6)
    • Powder skiing (3)
    • Racing (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced (7), Intermediate (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (13)

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    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I would ski this skis again and again

    By RokyRo

    from Slovenia, Celje

    About Me Intermediate

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Good Carving Ability
    • Good Grip
    • Great Flotation
    • Lightweight
    • Smooth Ride

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Groomed Terrain
      • Powder Skiing

      Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

      Best skis so far!
      Better than all skis, which I have used so far.
      After a great day skiing legs do not hurt, did not you tired.
      I want these skis to ski and ski and ski!
      Thx K2

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      4.0

      Great Ski

      By Recreational Skier Michigan

      from Kalamazoo, MI

      About Me Intermediate

      Pros

      • Good Carving Ability
      • Good Grip
      • Great Flotation

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Downhill
        • Groomed Terrain

        Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

        After lots of research, I chose this ski to replace my 20 yr old K2's. This ski does great on the grommed surfaces of the Michigan Ski hills I frequent. On fresh snow, they performed great. However, I did have some controllablity issues at higher speeds. Also, on my last outing, which could have been my last outing of the season, the slopes were sloppy. The ski's performed great at cutting in some really bad/sloppy conditions. However at higher speeds/sloppy conditions I did feel like I was on the edge of out of control. Overall, I love my new K2 Photons.

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        • No

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Make Intermediates feel like experts

        By Marc

        from Durango, Co.

        About Me Advanced

        Pros

        • Good Carving Ability
        • Good Grip

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Groomed Terrain
          • Moguls

          Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

          I love these skis. These are real carvers. They will up your game at least one notch.

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Life Changing!!

          By fivestringmac

          from Sandy, OR

          About Me Advanced

          Pros

          • Good Carving Ability
          • Good Grip
          • Smooth Ride

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Downhill
            • Groomed Terrain
            • Powder Skiing

            Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

            Great ski for anyone trying to kick their skiing up a notch. Skis work great from morning ice through afternoon crud. I've never turned easier. They have added about three more hours to my ski days due to less fatigue. Great grip even on steeps.

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            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great ski! (2011 model)

            By K2Fan

            from Western NC (Beech Mtn/Sugar Mtn)

            About Me Intermediate

            Pros

            • Good Carving Ability
            • Lightweight
            • Smooth Ride

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Groomed Terrain
              • Moguls

              Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

              Didn't ski for 8 years before last year, then went 4 times on rented skis. Felt fairly comfortable at that point on blue runs. Bought these and used them yesterday in VERY sketchy east coast conditions. We have ice, packed powder, and crud right now in Western NC. These skis performed well beyond my expectations. The pros: did everything I wanted a ski to do! After two green runs, stayed on blues the rest of the day wanting to tackle blacks (but no snow to do so). The upper blue run was steep with tons of ice, then crud/packed powder and ice on the lower. I felt like I had been skiing for several years and my confidence on these skiis is almost scary! Cons: they don't seem to like turning at low speeds, but are very stable and more responsive at moderate/high speed. The faster I went, the better the skiis felt. These skis are not for someone who plows down the slopes, but more for the advancing beginner to intermediate who is comfortable at moderate speed and carves. They do drag a bit in slush, but turn well on hard pack, light powder, and ice was absolutely not at issue. LOVE THEM!!

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              A perfect ski!

              By Albert Riera

              from Barcelona, Spain

              About Me Expert

              Pros

              • Also good on park
              • Durable
              • Good Carving Ability
              • Great Flotation
              • Lightweight
              • Scratch Resistant
              • Smooth Ride

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Groomed Terrain
                • Racing

                Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                Best skis ever tried. Perfect for a person looking for a versatil ski. Love them.

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                • Yes

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                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                My favorite ski in 20 years

                By Java Joe

                from Mount Snow VT.

                About Me Expert

                Pros

                • Good Carving Ability
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Glades
                  • Groomed Terrain
                  • Moguls

                  Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                  GREAT SKI... Ive been looking for a quick turning ski in the bumps and finally found it. great carving in the Vermont hard pack too,and very stable at moderate speed for those end of trail run offs. Been skiing for 40 years and weigh 170 lbs. They make me feel 35 again.

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                  (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Great Ski, Handles as Advertised

                  By Epic Winter

                  from Houston, TX

                  About Me Intermediate

                  Pros

                  • Good Carving Ability
                  • Good Grip
                  • Lightweight
                  • Smooth Ride

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Downhill
                    • Groomed Terrain
                    • Moguls
                    • Shallow Powder

                    Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                    43 years old and havent been on ski's regular since I was mid 20's. After renting similar skis in Colorado earlier this year I came across the Photons and was excited to give them a go. First 4 days in Tahoe and I came across 4 very different conditions, from sunny and groomed/packed powder to slushy to icy to excellent deep powder. The Photons handled all but the slush like a champ. Very easy to turn in all conditions and great edge the whole week. The only weakness I found was having to get back a bit on the ski in deep deep powder and a bit of drag in the slushy stuff. Not really the Ski's fault there though. I am very excited about the Photons!

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                    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Photon = Smooth Effortless Turns

                    By Mark

                    from Mt Rose Ski Resort, Nevada

                    About Me Advanced

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Good Carving Ability
                    • Good Grip
                    • Lightweight
                    • Smooth Ride

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Groomed Terrain

                      Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                      I mainly ski the groomers. When the groomers turn to crud, ice, light powder Photons rise to the occasion and push me beyond my limits! Very happy and feel they have advanced my skiing this season! Glad I made the purchase and they were priced very reasonable for having rocker and great design!

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                      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Great Ski's for all terrains

                      By beach bum ski chef

                      from wilmington, NC

                      About Me Advanced

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Good Carving Ability
                      • Good Grip
                      • Great Flotation
                      • Lightweight
                      • Scratch Resistant
                      • Smooth Ride

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Downhill
                        • Groomed Terrain
                        • Moguls
                        • Powder Skiing
                        • Racing

                        Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                        Great feel and control and all types of snow conditions. Great grip and control at higher speeds.

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                        Photon

                        All Terrain Rocker

                        Built with All-Terrain Rocker

                        120/76/104

                        Without Bindings

                        $469.95

                        With Bindings

                        $599.95

                        Size Chart

                        Product Description

                        The Photon allows skiers to take their skiing tonew levels thanks to its All-Terrain Rocker andlightweight construction. With a versatile waistwidth, the Photon is right at home on and offtrails at the resort.
                        Sizes: 153, 160, 167, 174
                        Binding Options: No Binding, M3 10.0 Binding
                        Performance: Groomed 70%: Ungroomed 30%
                        Radius: 17m @ 174
                        Construction: Triaxial Braid - Cap Construction, Fir/Aspen Core
                        Features: ROX Technology, Carbon Web, Mod Technologies, Mod Monic