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Powder Rocker
ROCKER: Easy initiation, versatility, agility
CAMBER: Control, edge hold, rebound
This tip has the most elevation and longest measurement of Rocker and offers skiers a “surfy” feel with enhanced soft-snow performance. The camber region still exists to ensure edge-hold on firmer conditions.
Simply put, Powder Rocker provides unmatched flotation in deep snow.
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SchizoFrantic Inserts
The K2 inserts allow for super fast mounting of the new K2/Marker Griffon and Squire SchizoFrantic binding system without the need for drilling. Additionally, the increased surface area of the insert rings provides 67% more pullout strength than that of standard binding screws. The Schizo binding itself uses the tested and proven Triple Pivot Elite toe and Inter Pivot Heel with an ultra lightweight, low stand height track and cable system that enables you to mount once and adjust a full 6cm along the ski from core center for the park to traditional center for powder. -
Directional Taper
Moderately wider tip than tail maximizes the skis performance in the forward direction. This means the ski makes a slightly different arc when skiing switch. -
Powder-Specific Tip Design
The widest point of a powder tip is 7cm back from the standard contact point. The design adds stability and predictability while skiing and is less likely to hook or grab in light crusts or variable conditions. -
Climbing Skins
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Twin Tip Specific Ski Shapes
Unlike other categories in the K2 line, our twin tips are designed to ski in both directions. The demand for products that perform increasingly well either way is now the norm. K2 has exceeded that challenge by developing unique radius and taper angles to maximize the skis’ bi-directional performance. -
Twin Tech Sidewalls
This new Twin Tip specific construction process increases the durability of sidewall skis. A traditional sidewall construction produces a 90-degree angle where the top material and sidewall meet. The Twin Tech construction actually rolls the top material into the sidewall reducing the angle that is prone to abuse. -
Plates and Rivets
K2 tip and tail rivets have evolved to allow the addition of a pre-cut climbing skin onto the ski for all your backcountry access needs. -
3.5 mm Edges
Factory Team skis use thick, durable steel edges. It is far more resistant to cracking for a more durable, longer lasting ski. -
ABSorb - ABS /Urethane Hybrid Sidewalls
This horizontal sidewall construction sandwiches a urethane layer in between ABS for shock ABSorption, lessening the impact of harsh landings to the rider. Urethane is used under foot to maximize dampening, but ABS is used toward the tip and tail to maximize performance and edge control. -
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. -
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.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Great flotation (21)
- Smooth ride (20)
- Good carving ability (16)
- Good grip (14)
- Durable (12)
Cons
- Heavy (12)
Best Uses
- Powder (16)
- Downhill (9)
- Powder skiing (8)
- Moguls (6)
- Groomed terrain (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (9), Expert (6), Advanced skier (3), Competitive athlete (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8), Yes (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 26 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Lightweight
- Scratch Resistant
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Cross-Country
- Downhill
- Groomed Terrain
- Moguls
- Powder Skiing
- Racing
- Telemarking
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
rock on!!!
Ride them like you stole them!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Best k2 ever
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Scratch Resistant
- Smooth Ride
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- All Mountain
- Downhill
- Groomed Terrain
- Moguls
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
Being a long tine K2 devotee,I just bought the 2011 demo skiis at the mountain last weekend skiied 5 days so far open to close and I cannot rave enough about them,WOW!!!! Next to them They make my Coombas look puny and they were my pow ski after this I think they will be my only choice now
I love the width underfoot. The rocker I was sceptical about thinking it is a kids park ski but not anymore, rockers rock in NW spring snow slush,corn and bumps and cant wait for powder
I am considering the fritchi or dukes but wondering if they are too heavy for touring any comments?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good switch ridding
- Great Flotation
- Lightweight
- Quick release into spins
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Back country
- Booters
- Crud
- Groomed Terrain
- Powder Skiing
- Switch
- TREES
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
sick ski k2 nailed it this year! one of my fave things about the hell bent is the big flat spot! when you hit natural airs it gives you awesome pop much like the flat spot on a wake board. lots of poeple wory this ski will not be good for them unless they are always riding deep snow. i rode them every day this year till i blew my knee. when the snows hard ill get creative and see what i can do with e sweet felx on my tips and tails! awesome ski for next gen riders
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Great Flotation
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Cross-Country
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
Amazing, playful, easy to handle, floating
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Scratch Resistant
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Downhill
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
Great skis not too heavy. Other people say they are but the only time I noticed the weight was after I injured my leg. These things can do it all. I don't think I'll ever use another pair of skis while out west.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Good Grip
- Great Flotation
- Smooth Ride
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Downhill
- Groomed Terrain
- Powder Skiing
- Telemarking
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
These skis are amazing. I broke my knee 3 years ago and had not skied until january of 2011, i bought the hell bents in november and was starting to doubt my knee strength. I finally decided to give it a shot and have been in the mountains every weekend since. the first few weeks you find them a lil heavy to trek with but after you relize how amazing they are you forget the weight issues. Im 6'4 210 and set it up with the salomon sth 14 bindings mounted 3 cm forward from standard mount
Pros
- Durable
- Good Carving Ability
- Great Flotation
- Smooth Ride
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Downhill
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
These things are great! I tour them with Dukes, people call me a fool for touring such a heavy setup, but on the ride down I get the best ride out there! The only issue I have had is sometimes they are squirrelly when touring on hard pack because of the rocker. Regardless, I love touring on my hellbents! They are heavy and unwieldy but coming back down is always a dream! For now I will keep my heavy touring setup, because they rule! Tour Hellbents!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Touring Hellbents!
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Powder Skiing
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!! this is the ski! amazing! crazy! duuuuuude!! i were just out side in hardcore awazome powder snow and.. wow! wow! its a crazy good ski!!
Pros
- Durable
- Great carving on hardpack
Cons
Best Uses
- Downhill
- Powder
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
this ski is amazing, i recently had to move to the east coast from utah because of some money issues and this was the only ski that i had. i was worried at first that it would be awful at carving on hardpack and be awful in east coast conditions
but man was i wrong, this ski tears it up on any day. Ice,packed pow,slush you name it this ski will dominant it.
all those bumps at the end of the day are even a problem with the rocker the skis just plow straight through them
deffenetly a one ski quiver
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Carving Ability
- Great Flotation
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Powder
- Telemarking
Comments about K2 Skis HellBent:
I have this years Hellbent 179 cm. Tried them this weekend in about 50 cm powder. They were AMAZING! Fantastic floatation. I did think they might be too heavy, but not at all (untill the acid in my thighs kicked in - but that is my lack of strenght after 2 hours of skiing). If you are a telemarker - try these! :-D
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HellBent
Built with Powder Rocker
This item is currently unavailable through our website
Size ChartSizes: 169, 179, 189
Radius: 22m @ 179
Construction: TwinTech Sidewall - Triaxial Braided Fir /Aspen Core
Binding Options: Griffon SchizoFrantic, Flat
Features: Powder Tip, Tip/Tail Holes/Rivets, Made with Pure Evil, Pre-Cut Skins Available
