K2 skis just added to the Equipment Guide

[The Frog]

http://www.snowatch.com.au/equipment_SKIS_K2.php

[Paul Oberin]

Nice, even though I have seen them already, I forgot how good they look, K2 are a company going from strength to strength and at the moment are right up there with the best you can get.

I love the Crossfire, for my kind of skiing I think it is the best ski K2 have ever made.

[Paul Oberin]

Would be nice to get some information on Volkl and Tecnica as well.

[The Frog]

Patience, some people are very busy this time of year.

[The Wang]

Cool thanks Frog smile.gif

Those Extreme's are looking more attractive every day

[Bendalong]

I have the 07/08 Apache Crossfire in 174 length, which they do not seem to offer in the 08/09 range, although the 177 is rated @ the same 16 metre radius??
I must say that I agree with Paul, although I found the first day on them frustrating. I had upgraded from Volkl Vertigo G Motion 184's @ 21 metre radius and for the first time in many years did not feel confident, dug a few edges and came undone quite a few times.(The snow was new, thick and damp). Following some time in the room of mirrors, some back to basics and some fresh dry stuff, the next three days were quite exceptional. I would actually say that the ski is a revelation.

[ 03.04.2008, 09:10 PM: Message edited by: Bendalong ]

[Paul Oberin]

I was the same, first hour I spent on the Crossfire I thought they were just another good ski, but as time went on and I found their sweet spot, I started to see just how good they are.

[Huxt-Ski]

I agree with you Paul. i bought a pair of Apache's last year. The more i Skied on them the better they seemed to be.
Can't wait to get back on them this year.

[chookpilot]

Bendalong, K2 used to measure contact length. 167 is now 170, 174 is 177, 181 is 184 old 174 is now same overall length as 174

[chookpilot]

Correction, Old 174 is same overall length as 177 etc

[Bendalong]

Thanks chookpilot, makes sense. I gather this is to fall in line with other brands for easier comparison.

[chookpilot]

Checkout the new k2 Xplorer 128.84 112 Same construction as the recon. Both new crossfire and recon are unchanged except for graphics and a new marker wider rail system. Womens Crossfire "burnin luv" is now same dimensions as new crossfire also has abs sidewall construction

[azkaban]

So is the 2008-2009 Crossfire just cosmetically different from last years model Paul?

[Paul Oberin]

I am fairly sure it is, mine haven't arrived yet, but are not far off, fairly sure they are at the warehouse waiting delivery to me when the order is complete.
I think they look better this year.

[azkaban]

Yeah this years look great but I bought a pair last year so they will have to do LOL. Fantastic ski!!