K2 Apache Stryker M1 12.0 Ski and Binding System (Discontinued)
The Stryker was designed to be the perfect balance of ease, forgiveness and all mountain performance. Excelling in all snow conditions and terrain, the Stryker is designed to carve groomers as effortlessly as it rolls through crud or floats through powder. A moderate 74mm waist combined with a healthy degree of side cut and forgiving flex provides the Stryker with the perfect amount of versatility. A new M1 integrated binding system and redesigned Mod Technology make the Stryker perfect for a variety of skier types.
FEATURES:
- A Truly All Mountain Ski and Binding System
- MOD Technology
- MOD Monic
- Torsion Box Construction
- Triaxial Braiding
- Wood Core
- M1 Binding System
MOD Technology
MOD is basically an application of mass to the ski in order to quiet and dampen the ride. Traditional dampening methods consisted of simply increasing the thickness and flex of the ski`s core, getting damping benefits, but at the sacrifice of ease and forgiveness. What`s unique about Mod is the mass is applied as a secondary core, independent from the traditional, primary wood core. With this fine tuned amount of mass added separately, both cores can flex or move on top of one another. This allows overall ski flex to be unaffected, retaining ease, versatility, and liveliness, while greatly reducing vibrations and chatter.
MOD Monic
Mod Monic is an extension of Mod Technology, focusing the benefits of mass dampening into one concentrated area. The entire surface of the ski benefits from the Mod structure, but some areas need it more than others. Instead of dampening the whole ski, Mod Monic is placed precisely where it needs to be, so no unnecessary weight! Monic allows for the majority of the Mod structure to be lightened, and have the extra mass focused precisely where it increases performance.
Torsion Box Construction
K2`s Torsion Box construction is their most widely used, yet simplest lay up. The construction is a Triaxially braided wood core ski. Braided Torsion Box skis tend to have lively and energetic characteristics that provide a high degree of rebound and performance. A triaxially braided wood core ski is still the benchmark and K2 continues to use it so widely because of it`s versatility and it`s ability to create so many different kinds of skis depending on the amount of flex and torsion.
Triaxial Braiding
Triaxial Braiding was introduced by K2 in 1988 and has withstood the test of time to rise to the top as the best torsion box construction process available. The patented and proprietary technology wraps an interlocking fiberglass weave around the ski`s wood core at a 38 degree angle to produce skis that have a great deal of torsional rigidity and strength, while maintaining all the lively characteristics of a wood core ski.
Wood Core
For men`s models a fir or fir/aspen core is used for its inherent strength, durability, and energy. A wood core makes the ski more lively and responsive.
M1 Binding System
The new K2/Marker M1 Ski-Binding System sets the standard for performance and integrated industrial design. Central to the new design are the M1 titanium hubs that are imbedded into the core of the ski under foot and enveloped in lightweight composite. This allows for a more balanced and centered fixture point. Fewer moving parts generate more power to the edge, quicker and more efficiently than conventional systems. Additionally, the design of the M1 toe and heel spacers are 30% wider than other rail systems, thus extending binding contact points closer to the edge of the ski. This design increases leverage and power transfer. A fixed heel and floating toe drive power down and forward while still allowing the ski to flex freely, in a more consistent round arc thus maximizing the skis performance. State-of-the-art engineering and a sleek integrated design makes the K2 M1 a lighter, more powerful high performance system.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| System: | K2 Apache Stryker/ Marker M1 Ski and Binding |
| Core: | Wood |
| Construction: | Torsion Box |
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