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  • All Terrain Rocker

    ROCKER: Easy initiation, versatility, agility
    CAMBER: Control, edge hold, rebound

    All-Terrain Rocker features an elevated tip for variable and soft snow performance, as well as camber underfoot for power, energy, and edge-hold in firmer conditions.

    Simply put, All-Terrain Rocker offers versatility and ease in all snow conditions.
    All-Terrain Profile
  • Progressive Sidecut

    Progressive Sidecut

    Progressive sidecut is a combination of two different radii, or sidecuts, that enhance the versatility of wider-waist skis. Standard sidecut theory is based on using a single radius. This works well on narrower skis, but becomes overpowering on wider skis, especially in variable conditions. The use of progressive sidecut on wider-waist skis guarantees improved turn initiation and hard-snow performance.
  • BIO Core Tech

    BIO Core Tech

    For backcountry skiers conscious of their caloric and environmental output, our Adventure skis use a blended core of aspen, bamboo, and Paulownia, (a reforestation plantation tree similar to bamboo) that has consistent density, great strength-to-weight ratio, and fast-growth carbon-sequestration. The core is just one component of the ski, but the result is 15% weight savings over our traditional fir/aspen cores and a lessened footprint, reducing the impact of the ski on you and the winter world.
  • Tip and Tail Holes

    Tip and Tail Holes

    Holes in the tip and tail are not only the attachments points for K2 skins, but they also fit the functional needs of a backcountry skier including the ability to build a rescue sled or construct various ski anchors. The holes are equipped with removable plugs.
  • Flat Tails

    Flat Tails

    All Adventure skis come with flat tails, providing backcountry utility by allowing you to plunge the tails easily into firm snow.
  • Skin Clip Arc

    Skin Clip Arc

    The tails of our Adventure skis are designed with a concave notch to ensure that the skin clip, regardless of size or skin brand, stays securely centered on the tail.
  • Hybritech Construction

    Hybritech Construction

    This wider-waisted construction combines the accuracy and power performance of sidewall underfoot with the lightweight and smooth turn initiation of cap construction.
  • TNC Construction

    TNC Construction

    Weight reduction is paramount in the BackSide model line. We've tooled a BackSide specific TNC Metal Laminate Construction that lessens weight wile providing an accurate and responsive feel.

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K2 Skis SideShow
 
5.0

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5.0

Great on powder, precise on hardpack

By masmass

from Turin, Italy

Comments about K2 Skis SideShow:

I have tested this new ski at the end of january for 2 days of powder. It is a great ski! Very powerful and easy at the same time. Very balanced flex and a bit of rocker allow easy turn in deep snow but on the hardpack, the sidewall structure holds the edge impeccably.
My first choice for freeriding and very short climb.
Probably the youngsters and fittest skiers can use it on long climbs to ensure a great downhill.

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5.0

Great ski, easy to turn in deep snow

By max

from Turin Italy

Comments about K2 Skis SideShow:

It is a great ski! Very powerful and easy at the same time. Very balanced flex and a bit of rocker allow easy turn in deep snow but on the hardpack, the sidewall structure holds the edge impeccably.
My first choice for freeriding and very short climb.

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SideShow

All Terrain Rocker

Built with All-Terrain Rocker

132/90/115

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Size Chart

Remember when powder skis were 90mm underfoot and a nightmare on firm snow? How quickly the world changes. The K2 SideShow is actually for those who ski more firm snow than soft. Though still admirable in powder, the metal laminate sidewall construction will etch laser sharp arcs on translucent hardpack that will leave the racers gawking. It’s also light enough that you won’t be surprised when you see it utilized as a powerful, high performance touring ski.

Performance: 50% Poweder / 50% Variable
Sizes: 167, 174, 181, 188
Radius: 20m @ 181
Construction: Metal TNC, Hybritech Sidewall, Aspen/Paulownia
Weight: 1850g
Features: Powder Tip, Progressive Sidecut, SnoPhobic Topsheet, Carbon Web, Tip and Tail Holes, Pre-Cut Skins Available
Compatible with K2 Skins