Woman Touring ski K2 Talkback 88 - 2022

Woman Touring ski K2 Talkback 88 - 2022

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The tried-and-true flagship model of K2’s touring collection, the K2 Talkback 88 is the perfect backcountry ski. With an 88mm waist, Carbon reinforcement and strategic metal placement underfoot, the Talkback 88 offers the lightweight maneuverability for big alpine ascents, but remains stout enough for the even the most variable descents. Tackle the pow, rule the wind-buff, and take that third lap. Go on; find your own path.

Spectificities:

Lenghts 153,160,167 cm

Sidecut: 126/88/113mm

Poids: 1'154g @ 160cm

Radius: 16m @ 160cm

Delivered with K2 Pre-cut skins (Optional)

Precision cut skins are ready to tour right out of the box.

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.

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.

SNOPHOBIC TOPSHEET

Snow collecting on a ski can add weight to a climb. Our SnoPhobic tops keep you light with a new snow-repellent topsheet. The running surface along the bottom of a ski is hydrophobic by design, so we've developed a thinner version of the same material to use on the Back model-specific topsheets. Applying wax to the topsheet increases snow shedding performance.

CARBON WEB

Carbon Web pushes the balance between weight and strength gaining downhill performance without adding additional mass. Located in the tail and the forebody of the skim the Carbon Web increases edge grip when you need it most in the backcountry.