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Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Finally, the snow returned to the PNW after a three week drought. So, I finally had the opportunity to try out the K2 Pontoons. I've skied them twice so far.
Yesterday, we had about 4" of new fluffy snow, and we encountered some deep wind blown pockets. In other places, nasty ice moguls peaked above the new snow.
Today, the snow was deep and creamy, but wasn't as fluffy as yesterday, and the icy moguls were all gone. Although temperatures were similar both days (high 20s to low 30s), the snow just seemed a little thicker today. Maybe my legs were tired from yesterday.:D
I'm 5'7" and 145 pounds.
Manufacturer K2
Model Pontoons
Length 179
Category & Dimensions POW 160/130/120
1=Poor 2= Fair 3=Average 4=Very Good 5=Excellent
1 2 3 4 5
Stability 5 (in powder) 2 (on groomers) 1 (on ice)
Forgiveness 5 (in powder) 2 (on groomers) 1 (on ice)
Grip 1 (on ice) 2 (on soft groomers)
Steeps 5
Crud 3
Powder 5
Ice 1
Overall Impression: These skis are great in powder, especially when it's untracked!! I find the skis more challenging in other situations.
Tested Length Felt:
Just Right
Ski Sidecut Felt: These skis have a tiny bit of sidecut, just enough to get you back to the lift after you finish a powder run. It's interesting to note that the skis are rockered, which makes them ski like a much shorter ski than their dimensions would make you expect. The skis' sidecut actually exists in the short part of the ski that isn't rockered or tapered. But, you don't really need as much sidecut anyway because this is NOT a groomer ski.
Ski Flex Felt: It's a decambered ski.
Notes: These skis are extremely fun and and confidence-inspiring in powder. In powder, they make great short, medium, and long turns. They definitely put a smile on face.
On groomers and ice, the skis feel big and awkward to me, but your mileage may vary. I can definitely imagine that on the feet of a more advanced skier than myself (I'm an intermediate), the skis might perform better on groomers and ice.
In the lift line and when riding the lift, the skis look ridiculous to me, like big clown shoes.:D Once I left the lift and the groomers, the skis seemed just right!
I give these skis a big thumbs up. What can I say? They're just fun!!!
Yesterday, we had about 4" of new fluffy snow, and we encountered some deep wind blown pockets. In other places, nasty ice moguls peaked above the new snow.
Today, the snow was deep and creamy, but wasn't as fluffy as yesterday, and the icy moguls were all gone. Although temperatures were similar both days (high 20s to low 30s), the snow just seemed a little thicker today. Maybe my legs were tired from yesterday.:D
I'm 5'7" and 145 pounds.
Manufacturer K2
Model Pontoons
Length 179
Category & Dimensions POW 160/130/120
1=Poor 2= Fair 3=Average 4=Very Good 5=Excellent
1 2 3 4 5
Stability 5 (in powder) 2 (on groomers) 1 (on ice)
Forgiveness 5 (in powder) 2 (on groomers) 1 (on ice)
Grip 1 (on ice) 2 (on soft groomers)
Steeps 5
Crud 3
Powder 5
Ice 1
Overall Impression: These skis are great in powder, especially when it's untracked!! I find the skis more challenging in other situations.
Tested Length Felt:
Just Right
Ski Sidecut Felt: These skis have a tiny bit of sidecut, just enough to get you back to the lift after you finish a powder run. It's interesting to note that the skis are rockered, which makes them ski like a much shorter ski than their dimensions would make you expect. The skis' sidecut actually exists in the short part of the ski that isn't rockered or tapered. But, you don't really need as much sidecut anyway because this is NOT a groomer ski.
Ski Flex Felt: It's a decambered ski.
Notes: These skis are extremely fun and and confidence-inspiring in powder. In powder, they make great short, medium, and long turns. They definitely put a smile on face.
On groomers and ice, the skis feel big and awkward to me, but your mileage may vary. I can definitely imagine that on the feet of a more advanced skier than myself (I'm an intermediate), the skis might perform better on groomers and ice.
In the lift line and when riding the lift, the skis look ridiculous to me, like big clown shoes.:D Once I left the lift and the groomers, the skis seemed just right!
I give these skis a big thumbs up. What can I say? They're just fun!!!
