Skis

2x POWDER Magazine Skier's Choice Winner! (2019 & 2020) Designed as a lightweight backcountry ripper, the Seeker became so much more. For the 2020 season the Seeker evolves into an even tougher ski! At 1720 grams (weight based on the 183cm size) the Seeker is respectably light. This we found to be the the ideal weight, light enough for any expedition or traverse but with enough heft to plow through any crud one might encounter at the ski hill. This ski for many of us became the daily driver. A ski with 112mm underfoot seemed large for an everyday ski, but its outstanding torsional rigidity and rocker sidecut profile makes it carve trenches on the hardpack and bust through crud like few skis before it. Of course, skiing the Seeker in powder will make you smile wide. The Tech: Carbon is an excellent reinforcement and the Seeker has 4 layers of it. We are using Triaxial, Double bias, Biaxial and the highest strength IM7 unidirectional weaves in this ski. The carbon combines with a full kevlar laminate underfoot and a high end fiberglass called S2 glass. Our 7 layer construction with opposing weaves and composites creates a quiet at speed, playful and super strong platform that dwarfs the industry standard of 2 layers. Of course only the fastest carbon-impregnated base material is used, stone ground to perfection. The Seeker also uses a resin-infused honeycomb tip and several layers of VDS rubber to control damping and enhance durability. To top it all off and to make our product highly durable, in the sandwich of the cap construction we are using carbon nanotube resin. With billions of carbon nanotubes in the matrix our edges and cap are tougher than anything out there. Tested this past season and stock on all 2020 skis, additional IM7 uni carbon layers have been added on the tip and tail. In addition, a basalt/innegra layer, one of the toughest fabrics on the planet for impact has been added underfoot to fend off those pesky rocks. The Core: The core is the soul of the ski and the Seeker has a special one. Borrowing techniques often employed in bow manufacturing, we bring together many thin layers of grain-optimized Aspen. These are laminated tightly under the binding screws and run the full length of the ski, tip to tail. Then, high quality quarter-sawn Sitka Spruce, that could easily have gone into a guitar, is inserted to lighten the core and smooth out the ride. On top of all that, a piece of quarter-sawn White Oak is top-laminated for binding retention and power transfer to the edges. Visit Instinct's website for more info: https://instinctskis.com/skis/seeker/

Rossland and Red Mountain are definitely blessed with some of the hardest charging female shredders on the planet; this is documented. When we set out to make a ski specifically for them, we found in testing that while the most common size in men’s all-mountain/powder skis was in the 185 range, for women it was closer to 170-ish. Starting from there, we developed a design and construction that has been optimized for a lighter, shorter rider who rips. The Transcend embodies the soul and the tech of the Seeker in a ski for the small(er) but mighty! It should be noted that these are generalizations some women prefer the longer stiffer Seeker platform. Our sales also tell us that some men who prefer a slightly softer ski greatly enjoy the Transcend. The 176 transcend out sold the 176 Seeker at a rate of 10:1 for men. The Tech: Carbon is an excellent reinforcement and Transcend has 4 layers of it. IM7 unidirectional and Double Bias weaves make up the four layers of carbon in this ski. The carbon combines with a full kevlar laminate underfoot and a high end fiberglass called S2 glass. Our 7 layer construction with opposing weaves and composites creates a quiet at speed, playful and super strong platform that dwarfs the industry standard of 2 layers. Of course only the fastest carbon-impregnated base material is used, stone ground to perfection. Transcend also uses a resin-infused honeycomb tip and several layers of VDS rubber to control damping and durability. To top it all off, and to make our product highly durable, in the sandwich of the cap construction we are using carbon nanotube resin. With billions of carbon nanotubes in the matrix, our edges and cap are tougher than anything out there. Tested this past season and stock on all 2020 skis, additional IM7 uni carbon layers have been added on the tip and tail. In addition, a basalt/innegra layer, one of the toughest fabrics on the planet for impact has been added underfoot to fend off those pesky rocks. The Core: The core is the soul of the ski and the Transcend has a special one. Borrowing techniques often employed in bow manufacturing, we bring together many thin layers of grain-optimized Aspen. These are laminated tightly under the binding screws and run the full length of the ski, tip to tail. Then, high quality quarter-sawn Sitka Spruce, that could easily have gone into a guitar, is inserted to lighten the core and smooth out the ride. On top of all that, a piece of quarter-sawn White Oak is top-laminated for binding retention and power transfer to the edges. Visit Instinct's website for more info: https://instinctskis.com/skis/transcend/

Building on the success of the Manley our 193cm double rockered ski, the Original Sender is a slightly smaller version available only in 186cm. It is a go fast, slash, spin and charge into anything for those who love to butter it up. We think the Slash Family should be the most durable of the lot and we expect to see them take abuse. That is why we have built them with 3 different ballistic fibers running full length above the base: Basalt/Kevlar/Spectra. Carbon can’t be overlooked for its power transfer either so there is some under the core too and it makes up the primary laminates for the top cap combined with a thin layer of S2 Glass to dampen the ride. Do what Olaus does...Send! Visit Instinct's website for more info: https://instinctskis.com/skis/original-sender/

QST 118 is the widest ski in the range, with full twin rocker to help you float in the deepest powder. You can also charge with confidence with the C/FX 3 layer, a unique reinforcement that delivers all the power of metal at a fraction of the weight. Power and stability in powder and mixed snow - A new C/FX 3 reinforcement layer integrates carbon and flax in longitudinal and transversal directions to increase the torsional strength. C/FX 3 delivers power and stability like metal, at a fraction of the weight. Energy and response - 360° Full sandwich, ABS sidewall construction delivers increased ski-to-snow contact, added strength and great terrain adaptation. Great terrain adaptation - Spaceframe is made out of an Inverted 3D Woodcore inserted with Carbon Flax and Power Transfer Platform. It provides superior ski-to-snow contact off piste and on piste, guaranteeing underfoot performance for hard pack carving.

The VJJ come back is real! Enter the no gravity zone with the new ARW 116 VJJ. Featuring EST Freeride Rocker and our Poplar-Ash wood core for increased response slashing pillows or ditching trees. The added Smear Tech, 3D beveling on the tips & tails of the base, allows for limitless directions of floating off through pow, no matter the terrain. - AR75 Sidewall - Poplar Ash Core - AR Freestyle Rocker - S7 Base - Smear Tech - 2.2 Impact Edge

Charge in powder with Twin Rocker agility enabling more drift and float in the deepest powder. For freeride Excel in all playgrounds

K2’s widest female specific ski is designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the K2 Alliance. The 115C combines the stability, float, and confidence worthy of the vanguard of women’s freeride. - Torsion Control Design - Carbon Spectral Braid - SlantWall

From the pow to the park and everywhere in between, the Reckoner 102 delivers thanks to its heavy freestyle influence. Featuring the same tech as its bigger brothers but with a more nimble waist width, this playful twin-tip is at home whipping cork threes off cat tracks, pivoting through tight east coast trees, or hunting for side hits on the groomers. Wherever you decide to take it, the Reckoner 102 has got your back.

We’re not suggesting you only need one pair of skis, but if you did, the Mindbender 99Ti is that ski. Quick, agile, powerful, and stable, the feeling you get from this ski is difficult to put into words. This ski simply rules. - Torsion Control Design - Ti Y-Beam - PowerWall

Stability is good, edge grip is impressive; but it’s the intuitive nature and versatility of the Mindbender 90c that opens up new terrain all over the mountain. - Torsion Control Design - Carbon Spectral Braid - SlantWall

Big time thrills for the next generation of big-mountain groms who send as hard as the big dogs. - Aspen Core

The K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Skis straddle the line between off-piste charger and on-piste carver like few skis can in the ~100mm waist category. With a few inches of snow on the ground, the Mindbender 98ti planes and breaks loose for a super fun and playful ride, and just as quickly can set an edge for a perfectly railed turn back on piste. Quick yet powerful, the K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Skis is as close as you'll get to the proverbial one ski quiver. All-Terrain Rocker – Skis with All-Terrain rocker have a gradual rise to the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a short, low rise in the tail for added control variable snow. Flex Correct Flex – Eliminates the overly stiff, mid-section typically found on shorter length skis, leaving a smooth and consistent flex profile optimized on every size from longest to shortest. Shape Torsion Control Design – Designed to enhance stability and control in all snow types, Torsion Control Design combines a progressive torsional flex with a balanced and even longitudinal profile. Torsionally stiffest in the forebody and center of the ski, then easing throughout the tail, K2 skis with TCD have both precise, accurate turn initiation and smooth, consistent turn release in all snow types. Core Aspen Veneer Laminates Ti Y-Beam – K2’s Ti Y-Beam delivers precision in the forebody of the ski, power under foot and stability in the tail, all while maintaining the maneuverability and drift control needed for freeride ripping. Precision cut Titanal in a ‘Y’ shape alters the torsional stiffness of the ski while maintaining a balanced, even flex pattern that delivers power in a controlled manner throughout the length of the ski. Sidewalls PowerWall – Power transfer is dramatically enhanced with the oversized ABS sidewalls that are laminated and pocketed within the wood core in the midbody of the ski. With the sidewall extending into the heart of the ski, the transmission of energy from skier to ski edge is direct and precise. Binding Compatibility We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width. Specs Terrain: All-Mountain Skis: No Bindings Ability Level: Advanced-Expert Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker Turning Radius: Medium Core/Laminates: Metal, Wood Tail Type: Flat Warranty: 2 Years Size (cm) 154 161 168 175 Tip Width (mm) 134 134 134 134 Waist Width (mm) 98 98 98 98 Tail Width (mm) 120 120 120 120 Turning Radius (m) 15.6