K2 Skis and Snowboards Just Get Better

Despite K2’s marketing shpiel, you don’t have to scoff at –40 degree weather, always finish the last round, and drink canned beer to use K2 skis and snowboards. But K2 gear might just make you that way.

Dedicated to excellence and innovation since World War II, K2 creates performance-enhancing skis, snowboards, poles, clothing, and backpacks. That means you’ll ski or ride better and enjoy it longer, especially if you’re swathed in K2’s weather-beating clothing (on par with North Face).

Skis
K2 skis incorporate multiple technologies so you can do what you want on the slopes.

Construction ranges from torsion box construction for versatile, energetic—but forgiving—skis to metal laminate construction and Titan Technology for aggressive skiers looking for a damp, accurate performance.

Look for differences in ski cores when you’re picking out your K2 skis: A variety of technologies, including those specifically for women, make a big difference in damping, liveliness, control, vibration, stability, and forgiveness. New progressive sidecut configurations improve turn initiation, tail release, and performance in everything from powder to mashed potatoes.

Snowboards
Even if you’re not a two-planker, you’ve come to the right brand. K2 is one of the most successful ski companies in snowboards.

A variety of K2 snowboard cores gives you choices, whether you want to get tricky or just bomb down couloirs at max speed. The softer-flexing women’s boards respond to her weight and rhythm.

New torsion fork construction fine tunes directional stiffness and response for better performance. One-piece precision steel edges, stitched (not woven) laminates, and advanced base technologies let you carve with ease. And different sidecut geometries let you choose handling characteristics.

Ski Poles
Starting with the tap arm off a Kegerator II attached to a shortened fishing pole, K2 poles define innovation.

K2 poles get their exceptional strength and light weight by using 10 or 12 strands of carbon and a composite construction of 100 percent fiberglass. You can get a powder basket or a smaller hard snow basket for any conditions. New strap technology, women’s poles, and happening new colors all debuted in 2005.

Ski Clothing
K2 applies its good name—and uncompromising standards—to all its clothing, from its stylish shirts, hoodies, and hats to its sophisticated, high-performance outerwear. Check out constantly evolving styles, gender-specific designs, and new innovations in K2 clothing.

Backpacks
K2 makes it easier to travel with its super-durable packs, with a limited lifetime warranty. Features such as K2’s Quick Attach™ board cuff system, enhanced strap systems, horizontal cross carry back panels, and smooth-rolling wheels mean hauling your gear doesn’t have to be a drag—and you can look pretty snazzy doing it.