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K2 Extreme


$299.95 Released January, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Lightweight materials used, make it easy to carry around and more maneuverable. Good carving ability on most surfaces. Gain speed very quickly on most surfaces.

The Cons:Very poor floatation on powder. Lots of chatter once you hit the crud, hard on the legs.

The Extreme is an all-mountain men's ski from K2's Twin Tip lineup and is an upgrade to the EXT.  The ski is designed with a twin tip and tail for optimal performance in both directions and has 3.5mm edges, making it resistant to cracking.

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  It has a Sidewall construction with ABSorb ABS-Urethane hybrid sidewalls to maximize control and absorb impact.   The Extreme features a wood core and has triaxial braiding for torsional rigidity and strength.  It also has a standard camber, allowing it to perform on a variety of terrains, and is suited for riding both on and off piste.  The ski is recommended for use with K2's SchizoFrantic or Flat bindings.

Features/Specs

  • Twin Tips & Tails
  • Standard Camber
  • Sidewall Construction
  • Wood Core
  • 3.5mm Edges
  • Triaxial Braiding
  • ABSorb ABS-Urethane Hybrid Sidewall
  • Terrain: Powder: 40% Park: 60%
  • Sizes: 159, 164, 169, 174, 179, 184
  • Radius: 21m@ 179/Standard Taper
  • Bindings: SchizoFrantic or Flat

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Pros
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    lightweight materials used, make it easy to carry around and more maneuverable

  • 2

    good carving ability on most surfaces

  • 2

    gain speed very quickly on most surfaces

  • 2

    smooth ride over groomers and softer surfaces

  • 0

    durable build resists chips and can take a few heavy landings without a problem

Cons
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    very poor floatation on powder

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    lots of chatter once you hit the crud, hard on the legs

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