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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.
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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. -
BIO Core Tech
For backcountry skiers conscious of their caloric and environmental output, our Adventure skis use a blended core of aspen, bamboo, and Paulownia, (a reforestation plantation tree similar to bamboo) that has consistent density, great strength-to-weight ratio, and fast-growth carbon-sequestration. The core is just one component of the ski, but the result is 15% weight savings over our traditional fir/aspen cores and a lessened footprint, reducing the impact of the ski on you and the winter world. -
Tip and Tail Holes
Holes in the tip and tail are not only the attachments points for K2 skins, but they also fit the functional needs of a backcountry skier including the ability to build a rescue sled or construct various ski anchors. The holes are equipped with removable plugs. -
Flat Tails
All Adventure skis come with flat tails, providing backcountry utility by allowing you to plunge the tails easily into firm snow. -
Skin Clip Arc
The tails of our Adventure skis are designed with a concave notch to ensure that the skin clip, regardless of size or skin brand, stays securely centered on the tail. -
Hybritech Construction
This wider-waisted construction combines the accuracy and power performance of sidewall underfoot with the lightweight and smooth turn initiation of cap construction. -
TNC Construction
Weight reduction is paramount in the BackSide model line. We've tooled a BackSide specific TNC Metal Laminate Construction that lessens weight wile providing an accurate and responsive feel.
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Pros
- Sideshow
Cons
Best Uses
- Soft snow
Comments about K2 Skis SideShow:
I used sometimes in firm snow, sometimes in soft and spring snow. Light enough for use with skins, it slams a little with very hard snow
Pros
- Decent in deep powder
- Good edge grip
- The ski for all condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Side country
- ski touring
Comments about K2 Skis SideShow:
Awesome ski. Bought it for guiding. With a light binding (Dynafit) it works perfectly fine for long climbs. Excells in all conditions. If the powder is balls-deep a bit wider would be nice, but it works. At high speed it is maybe a bit to agile... All in all i prefere it to the hardside.
Comments about K2 Skis SideShow:
I have tested this new ski at the end of january for 2 days of powder. It is a great ski! Very powerful and easy at the same time. Very balanced flex and a bit of rocker allow easy turn in deep snow but on the hardpack, the sidewall structure holds the edge impeccably.
My first choice for freeriding and very short climb.
Probably the youngsters and fittest skiers can use it on long climbs to ensure a great downhill.
Comments about K2 Skis SideShow:
It is a great ski! Very powerful and easy at the same time. Very balanced flex and a bit of rocker allow easy turn in deep snow but on the hardpack, the sidewall structure holds the edge impeccably.
My first choice for freeriding and very short climb.
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SideShow
Built with All-Terrain Rocker
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Size ChartRemember when powder skis were 90mm underfoot and a nightmare on firm snow? How quickly the world changes. The K2 SideShow is actually for those who ski more firm snow than soft. Though still admirable in powder, the metal laminate sidewall construction will etch laser sharp arcs on translucent hardpack that will leave the racers gawking. It’s also light enough that you won’t be surprised when you see it utilized as a powerful, high performance touring ski.
Sizes: 167, 174, 181, 188
Radius: 20m @ 181
Construction: Metal TNC, Hybritech Sidewall, Aspen/Paulownia
Weight: 1850g
Features: Powder Tip, Progressive Sidecut, SnoPhobic Topsheet, Carbon Web, Tip and Tail Holes, Pre-Cut Skins Available
