K2 Skis Review

Field Use

Designed for all mountain performance, this ski is above average in the park. It's wood core gives great snap, strong release and a solid landing. Twin tips allow for those daring backward lifts. But it shines on the slopes too. It's steel edge bites into packed piste, and it springs into those rail turns giving a boost of acceleration out of every turn. Downhill the twin tips create a little wobble, but travel well under firm legs. On the moguls the 85-mm waist gives good twist, and the Triaxial core takes a beating over those GS turns. In the powder it floats well, not as high as some of the fatter models, but it maintains good surge. The ski is a strong all-mountain player for the all-mountain skier.

Pros and Cons

Strong on the slopes: Great railing ability. Strong skid and skark turning. Fast on the piste, airy in the powder. GS turns in the moguls makes this ski a dream.

That said, the K2 Public Enemy can be a bit heavy, especially in the zip line. For rapid, short axis turns strength becomes paramount. But getting air in the bumps? The K2 public enemy soars.

For specialized skiers looking to perfect park riding, this is a second choice. But for the skier looking to get out and shred some lines--no matter where your crew turns--this ski will keep you out in front.

Bottom Line

Worth every penny and more. For the die-hard local looking for a bomb ski that can handle whatever the day brings, this ski ranks high. The camber is good (even in the powder), and the energy released on the piste at the tail of each turn is awesome. You can enjoy all parts of the mountain: Start high, get those freshies on the steeps. Chop through the moguls, spraying wake with every bump. Then, cruise (or bomb) down the piste into the park. End up for some quality apres-ski at the base, and those pictures on the body take on a whole new meaning.