A peek into K2's future (2018 Prototypes being tested)

[Philpug]

Sorry for the delay in posting here, smack me with a wet Sweet Luv (see what I did there). This image that was posted on K2's wall a few weeks ago never made it over here do to us having a lot on our plate. But we have a picture from Chile where K2 was testing some of the 2017-18s. Left to right..a low to mid 80's version of the 2017 Steals & Deals Winner, Charger and and it's metal infused twin, the SuperCharger. Based on the bindings, the first one is the non metal model, the second one with the Xcell is the metal version. The middle ski could be a new Pinnacle, change in construction or profile might be the difference and the two on the right had me baffled at first, I was unsure if the tip was different or if there was a shadow but then I was told it was an assymmetrical tip...then I noticed the graphics were also assymmetrical. It looks pretty wide..could it be a 120mmish Marksman, some sort of...boat.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

It would be cool if they sold them with that graphic.

 

[Philpug]

It would be cool if they sold them with that graphic.

Ya think? Kinda like Nordica's Enforcer Black Prototypes. I saw Mike Porter with some of the SuperCharger ones like these last year. I was jealous.

 

[WheatKing]

Pics don't show up.. must be blocked by corporate firewall for some reason.. hosted on facebook ya? any info on the speed charger? 72 waist on it

 

[Ron]

Isn't this exactly what we had discussed in a past focus group as far as going back to the legacy graphics???? Cool!

 

[Philpug]

Pics don't show up.. must be blocked by corporate firewall for some reason.. hosted on facebook ya? any info on the speed charger? 72 waist on it

Must be your firewall. @epic cad see them.

SpeedCharger? Oh my, what a rippin machine that is. @Drahtguy Kevin. @FairToMiddlin and I got on it and none of us wanted to get off of it. It is a ski that if K2 is lucky, they will sell ten's of them. Truly a shame. The Chargers were originally meant for Europe but I think this will be kind of a test year for them here in the US. Hopefully we can create enough groudswell so they will continue to offer them.

 

[Dave Petersen]

I'm starting to get into K2 again!

 

[crgildart]

I like the velcro K2 strap swag there.

 

[Choucas]

Who is building K2 skis these days, i.e., factory owned by whom and location?

 

[Philpug]

Who is building K2 skis these days, i.e., factory owned by whom and location?

OWn factory, there is one in China and I think some might be built here.

 

[Drahtguy Kevin]

Those Super Chargers put lead in my pencil.

 

[AmyPJ]

I love the graphics, too. Patriotic and simple.

 

[Tricia]

The one second from the right has a really interesting tip profile.

 

[Philpug]

Here are some skis from K2's current testing in Switzerland: