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    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.
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    Mod Monic

    A Focused Mass-DampenerThe Monic is a solid zinc mass that works in conjunction with the Mod structure to focus mass-dampening at a targeted location.
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    Cap Construction

    Durable and lightweight “cap” skis are built by a sophisticated molding process that envelopes the core and internal materials with the top layer of the ski. Used throughout our ski line, cap constructions can be assembled with a variety of different cores. These variations, such as glass and/or metal materials, are the determining factors of the skis’ performance.
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    Triaxial Braiding

    Triaxial braiding consists of braiding fiberglass around a wood core to provide torsional rigidity for added control. Developed in 1988 by K2 engineers, the patented triaxial braiding machine interlocks strands of fiberglass around a milled wood core. While flex and torsion vary depending on the wood, Triaxially braided skis share the common traits of ease, forgiveness, responsiveness, and energy in both expert and entry level skis.
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    Mod Technology

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K2 Skis Photon
 
4.7

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good carving ability (9)
  • Good grip (8)
  • Smooth ride (8)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Great flotation (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Groomed terrain (9)
    • Downhill (6)
    • Moguls (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    4.0

    My favorite ski in 20 years

    By Java Joe

    from Mount Snow VT.

    About Me Expert

    Pros

    • Good Carving Ability
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Glades
      • Groomed Terrain
      • Moguls

      Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

      GREAT SKI... Ive been looking for a quick turning ski in the bumps and finally found it. great carving in the Vermont hard pack too,and very stable at moderate speed for those end of trail run offs. Been skiing for 40 years and weigh 170 lbs. They make me feel 35 again.

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      5.0

      Great Ski, Handles as Advertised

      By Epic Winter

      from Houston, TX

      About Me Intermediate

      Pros

      • Good Carving Ability
      • Good Grip
      • Lightweight
      • Smooth Ride

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Downhill
        • Groomed Terrain
        • Moguls
        • Shallow Powder

        Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

        43 years old and havent been on ski's regular since I was mid 20's. After renting similar skis in Colorado earlier this year I came across the Photons and was excited to give them a go. First 4 days in Tahoe and I came across 4 very different conditions, from sunny and groomed/packed powder to slushy to icy to excellent deep powder. The Photons handled all but the slush like a champ. Very easy to turn in all conditions and great edge the whole week. The only weakness I found was having to get back a bit on the ski in deep deep powder and a bit of drag in the slushy stuff. Not really the Ski's fault there though. I am very excited about the Photons!

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Photon = Smooth Effortless Turns

        By Mark

        from Mt Rose Ski Resort, Nevada

        About Me Advanced

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Good Carving Ability
        • Good Grip
        • Lightweight
        • Smooth Ride

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Groomed Terrain

          Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

          I mainly ski the groomers. When the groomers turn to crud, ice, light powder Photons rise to the occasion and push me beyond my limits! Very happy and feel they have advanced my skiing this season! Glad I made the purchase and they were priced very reasonable for having rocker and great design!

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          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Ski's for all terrains

          By beach bum ski chef

          from wilmington, NC

          About Me Advanced

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Good Carving Ability
          • Good Grip
          • Great Flotation
          • Lightweight
          • Scratch Resistant
          • Smooth Ride

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Downhill
            • Groomed Terrain
            • Moguls
            • Powder Skiing
            • Racing

            Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

            Great feel and control and all types of snow conditions. Great grip and control at higher speeds.

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            5.0

            Exellent skies

            By Janne

            from Mjolby, Sweden

            About Me Advanced

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Good Carving Ability
            • Good Grip
            • Great Flotation
            • Smooth Ride

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Groomed Terrain

              Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

              I have used the Photon skies so far just 3 days in groomed pists here in Sweden and I am very satisfied how they react on my wishes. They do exactly what I want, both in hard and more fluffy conditions. I have been skiing for many years, mostly och rented skies, when I decided to buy these, and I am very pleased with them. They are taking my skiing to a higher level than before.

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              5.0

              Solid ski, great pricepoint

              By Chris

              from Rochester, NY

              About Me Intermediate

              Pros

              • Good Carving Ability
              • Good Grip
              • Great Flotation
              • Lightweight
              • Smooth Ride

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Downhill
                • Groomed Terrain

                Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                I'm a 45 year old recreational skier. I was skiing on 2004 K2 Escape 5500 Unlimited skis. I haven't skied in 3 years and I wasn't really looking for new skis but I happened to see the Photon in a local ski shop and stopped to talk to a salesperson. The All Terain Rocker caught my attention and I decided to buy them. I skied them this week and not having skied in 3 years, it felt like I never stopped skiing. These skis are super responsive and they just go where you want them to go. Ski conditions are a mixed bag here in Western New York and these skis handled the loose powder just as effortlessly as they handled the packed powder and ice. Great ski at a great price. I loved my Escape 5500's but this is a much more solid ski. Don't even think twice, just buy them.

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                4.0

                Very Responsive

                By J

                from Las Vegas, NV

                About Me Beginner

                Pros

                • Good Carving Ability
                • Good Grip
                • Great Flotation
                • Smooth Ride

                Cons

                • Cosmetic Defects

                Best Uses

                • Downhill
                • Groomed Terrain
                • Racing
                • Some Powder

                Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                My first skis, and so far, I'm pretty happy with them. Ive got four days on them so far, probably 40-50 runs and am incredibly pleased with how responsive they are. They are definitely taking some getting used to after spending my first 10 days on rentals, but its a good thing to have to get used to- speed and responsiveness. Overall, I'm happy with them, although I suspect I'll need to upgrade to the Rictor sooner rather than later.

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                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Excellent in all conditions

                By Zrob

                from Upstate New York

                About Me Advanced

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Good Carving Ability
                • Good Grip
                • Great Flotation
                • Lightweight
                • Smooth Ride

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Downhill
                  • Groomed Terrain

                  Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                  I used this ski for the first time today and came across all conditions. there was a little bit of powder up top, but mostly there was groomed trails and some skied off icy areas. this ski's ability to transition from one to the other is effortless. it is nimble enough to turn quick in and out of moguls but stable enough for some high speed runs. i felt it was best on the hard packed and groomed snow and ice. it was also easy to maneuver through the fluffy stuff. i would highly recommend it. great ski for the east coast where you can and will experience every condition possible.

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                  (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Versatile

                  By MattM

                  from UK

                  About Me Advanced

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Good Carving Ability
                  • Good Grip
                  • Great Flotation
                  • Lightweight
                  • Smooth Ride

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Downhill
                    • Groomed Terrain
                    • Moguls

                    Comments about K2 Skis Photon:

                    Recently purchased these ski's and have only tried them out at a ski centre as yet. Impressed with their ability to cope with different ski conditions, stable on ice, grip well, smooth and precise turning on groomed piste, stable through moguls....impressive stuff.

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                    Photon

                    All Terrain Rocker

                    Built with All-Terrain Rocker

                    120/76/104

                    This item is currently unavailable through our website

                    Size Chart
                    The Photon matches forgiveness with control by applying All-Terrain Rocker to a 76mm waist and an all new M3 binding system. This ski will lead recreational skiers to every corner of the resort with stability and ease, expanding comfort zones with every run. For those seeking more days on-hill per season, the Photon is light on the wallet and heavy on the fun.
                    Performance: Groomed: 70%, Ungroomed: 30%
                    Sizes: 153, 160, 167, 174
                    Radius: 17m @ 174
                    Construction: Triaxial Braid - Cap Construction, Fir/Aspen Core
                    Binding Options: Marker K2 / M3 10.0
                    Features: Glass Web, Mod Technology, Mod Monic