K2 Shuksan
POSITIONING.....50% Hard Snow / 50% Soft Snow SIDECUT.....16.0mm DIMENSIONS.....114-78-105 WEIGHT.....1450 grams (174cm) SIZES.....181 INSERTS.....No
Reviews
Viewing: 1-3 of 3 |
lizrdboy - Mar 19, 2007 4:15 am - Voted 5/5
One Ski
I wanted one pair of skis to do anything. So far the Shuksans fit the bill. They float great in powder and hold tight on pack. They practically turn themselves, and stay solid at higher speeds. In fact, I skied them as hard as I could and could not find their limits (I'm not in super shape though). Certainly the best ski I've tried.
Ed F - Jan 25, 2008 4:23 pm - Voted 4/5
Very Versatile
I use these skis as my all-around touring rig. Combined with sturdy boots and freeride bindings, the Shuksan provides a great platform for ski mountaineering, general touring, and steep couloir descents. They edge really well, and turn initiation is easy. They don't do great in deep powder, but the new model has a "shovel" on the tips that improve on older versions.
I took these for a day of resort skiing recently to test them out at speed, and I was surprised at how well they did ripping turns at high speed. For a fairly light ski, they didn't chatter or pull at all at speed.
I took these for a day of resort skiing recently to test them out at speed, and I was surprised at how well they did ripping turns at high speed. For a fairly light ski, they didn't chatter or pull at all at speed.
Viewing: 1-3 of 3 |
kheatwol - Aug 1, 2005 1:38 pm - Voted 4/5
Untitled ReviewThey seem to do just fine in everthing else. I have skied them at a resort and backcountry and I am very pleased with their performance. It's not the lightest AT ski in the world but it is not really that heavy either.
If you are looking for an agressive ski that will do well in the backcountry and be just fine at the resort, this could be your ski.