K2
Womens Gotback Ski (2011-2012)
The One Ski Quiver for female skiers who like to shred the entire hill in all conditions, K2`s Gotback is built to smoothly power over, around, under and through any and all terrain.
If you thought big waists weren`t sexy, think again. The GotBack packs 102 mm under her belt and is proud of every millimeter. Lighter and more playful, she`s just as happy going for long walks in the backcountry as she is painting smooth arcs in an open bowl or dancing through tight trees at the resort. She says it`s due to her All-Terrain shovel rocker and Bioflex wood core, but I think she`s just being modest!
FEATURES:
- True All Condition All Mountain Ski for Aggressive Female Skiers
- All Terrain Rocker
- Performance: 50% Powder / 50% Variable
- Progressive Sidecut
- Carbon Web
- Powder Specific Tip
- Bioflex 2 Core
- Skin Clip Arc
- Flat Tails
- Tip and Tail Holes
- Snophobic Topsheet
- Cap Construction
- Triaxial Braiding
- Geometry: 135/102/121, Radius: 20m @ 167 cm
Powder Specific Tip
The widest point of this tip is the forward contact point as opposed to 7cm in front of it like most of our shaped skis. This design makes the ski more stable and predictable because it won`t hook or grab erratically in windblown snow and other variable conditions that you`re likely to encounter in the backcountry.
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.
Progressive Sidecut
Progressive sidecut is a combination of two different radii, or sidecuts, that enhances the versatility of wider waisted skis. Standard sidecut theory is based on using a single radius. This works great 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. All of our women`s skis are built with the sidecut shifted two centimeters forward relative to the standard sidecut for a men`s ski. This accommodates the anatomical fact that the center of mass for a woman is generally much lower than that of a man. Shifting the sidecut forward places the center of mass of the average woman in an optimum position over the ski for more control and easier turn initiation.
Carbon Web
Carbon Web pushes the balance between weight and strength gaining downhill performance without adding additional mass. Located in the tail and the forebody of the skim the Carbon Web increases edge grip when you need it most in the backcountry.
Bioflex 2 Core
All K2 women`s skis use a combination of fir and spruce in a unique core known as BioFlex, a process where a dense fir core underfoot is fused with lightweight spruce at the tip and tail to reduce swing weight. For 2012, K2 has developed three variations of the Bioflex core specifically tuned to a target performance:Bioflex 1 Ð 60% fir and 40% Spruce Ð Swing weight reduction with added forgivenessBioflex 2 Ð 70% fir and 30% Spruce Ð Reduced swing weight with added performanceBioflex 3 Ð 80% fir and 20% Spruce Giving you increased performance, strength, and durability.
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
All Adventure skis come with flat tails, providing backcountry utility by allowing you to plunge the tails easily into firm snow.
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.
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.
Triaxial Braiding
Triaxial Braiding was developed by K2 in 1988 and is still the best way to apply fiberglass to a wood core. This process consists of sending a milled wood core through the patented Triaxial Braiding machine, where interlocking strands of fiberglass wrap the core. This unique method produces skis that have a great deal of torsional or twist rigidity and strength, while maintaining the lively innate flex characteristics of its wood core.
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