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K2 Crossfire


K2 Crossfire

$1539 incl Marker MX 12 binding

     
Test length (cm): 170   Shape (mm tip-tail): 117/70/101
Turn geometry: 18m @ 170cm   Lengths avail: 163, 170, 177, 184
Upside: Great balance of sidecut, stiffness and edgehold; Ashkan. Easy to drive and holds beautifully on the hardpack; Billy.
Downside: Limited versatility; may not suit the bigger hills; Chris.
Verdict: Nice choice for Australian resort skiing.

theSKImag ratings
Snow: Powder   Terrain: Prepared
  Crud     Bumps
  Heavy     Steeps
  Groomed     Off-piste
  Ice   Stability:  
Turns: Short   Liveliness:  
  Med   Versatility:  
  Long   Edge grip:  
             

 

jim darby/the snow biz
There's a lot to like about ski lifts, and the people who make them.

arnie wilson/from the alps
Life is full of ironies. The Alps got the snow and Russia got the Olympics.

go flip/flip byrnes
Meet the fashion victims; a whole winter world of them.


There's a lot to like about ski lifts, and the people who make them.

Life is full of ironies. The Alps got the snow and Russia got the Olympics.

Meet the fashion victims; a whole winter world of them.