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Cover and this page photo: Gabe Rogel
K2 Telemark/AT
2008-09
SEATTLE, Wash. ( January 23, 2008)--Snow skiing as a utility has been around
since the Stone Age. The first Telemark skis with a heel strap made with birch tendrils
appeared around 1850 giving skiers freedom to turn, climb and jump with some semblance of control. Not much changed in the Telemark world for more than 140 years.
In fact, the last 10 years have eclipsed the previous 140 years in terms of innovation.
K2 proudly contributed to the performance of the sport by introducing shaped skis,
women’s models, twin tips, inserts and most recently “rocker” to the telemark world.
The 2008-09 K2 Telemark/Alpine Touring Collection features numerous models for
men and women skiers designed to fit their riding styles and terrain preferences. The
categories for 2008-09 include:
Big Mountain Freeride skis designed for accessing and powering down steep sidecountry slopes via helicopters, skins and backcountry gates at resorts. New for 08/09: The
SODO, an edgy, stiff and powerful ski that cuts over and through the toughest terrain
from the Alps to Alaska.
Telemark skis made for lapping and making turns inbounds and out of bounds. Highlights for 08/09: Rocker design built into the shovel of the Anti Piste that increases
performance in powder. Newly designed graphics for the women’s line in collaboration
with the Tele9 Alliance team.
Alpine Touring skis built with lighter weight construction for longer distances and
multiple day trips in the backcountry. Notable for 08/09: The Mt. Baker Superlight for
ski tourers who demand top performance with minimal weight. The Miss Baker with
women’s-specific construction for touring in deep or heavy conditions.
K2’s 2008-09 Big Mountain Freeride, Telemark and Alpine Touring collection offers
the widest range of products for hard charging resort skiers to mountaineers who use
their skis as tools in the world’s harshest alpine conditions. The following press kit
includes information on all the latest products and technologies to inspire your winter
editorial assignments. Please take a look when you’re developing your stories and call us
for more information, photos and product samples.
Erin Forest
[email protected]
206-805-4800 ext. 1823
Ryan Hayter
[email protected]
206-633-7990
WELCOME TO THE HOOD:
K2 Introduces SODO and Coomba in New Big Mountain Collection
SEATTLE, Wash. ( January 23, 2008) -- No mountain is too big or too steep for the
growing breed of skiers bent on conquering the world’s most challenging mountainous
terrain. K2’s new Big Mountain Freeride ski collection is designed for Telemark or Alpine Touring skiers searching for the biggest, baddest set of planks to ride backcountry
terrain rarely seen by the outside world.
The all-new SODO ski is cut from the same vein as K2’s new headquarters neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, an industrial area on the edge of high society. The SODO
is edgy, aggressive and street savvy. It’s intentionally designed as the heaviest and stiffest
ski in the line at 2,130g (179 cm) giving it the necessary brawn to straight-line out-ofbounds chutes and blast through cut-up crud at the resort. Twin tips allow tele skiers or
tourers to ride switch or throw a discouraging smokescreen when racing for first tracks.
The tail of the SODO is notched to keep skins in place when inbound stashes are overly
tracked. Suggested retail: $625 (USD).
SODO Specs:
Skier Type: Terrain: Dimensions:
Sidecut: Radius: Sizes:
Weight: Features:
Advanced/Expert Tele/AT
70% soft/30% hard; lift access touring
128-95-118
14.0
20 m @ 179 cm
169, 179, 189
2130g (179 cm)
Twin tip • Triaxial braided torsion box construction
ABS sidewalls • Skin clip arc • Extra thick edges • Die cut base
The K2 Coomba is a dream ski for
chutes and backcountry bowls on deep
powder days. The Coomba pays tribute
to K2 athlete Doug Coombs, a two-time
World Extreme Skiing Champion, pioneer
of heli skiing in Alaska’s Chugach Mountain
Range, an internationally certified mountain
guide and arguably the best steep skier in the world. The K2 Coomba celebrates
Doug’s life and pursues the direction he took the sport. Doug worked extensively
on the Coomba design f rom concept to near-fruition over a two-year period
prior to his untimely death while attempting a mountain rescue in 2006. The
Coomba is the first pro-model for Coombs and is the ski industry’s first posthumous pro model.
The Coomba is all Doug f rom tip to tail. The ski features a powder tip shape
designed by Coombs that is super forgiving and predictable in variable snow
conditions with a progressive sidecut for turning ease and power on hard
snow. Serious tourers, aspiring backcountry and heli skiers will appreciate the
Coomba’s balanced flex pattern and generous 102mm waist width for excellent
flotation and easy handling in difficult conditions. Suggested retail: $800 (USD).
Coomba Specs:
Skier Type: Terrain: Dimensions:
Sidecut: Radius: Sizes: Weight: Features:
Advanced/Expert Tele/AT
80% soft/20% hard; lift access touring
135-102-121
14/12mm Progressive 22 m @ 174 cm
167, 174, 181, 188
1875g (174 cm)
Mod Tech • Triaxial braided torsion box construction
Straight tail • Skin clip arc • Powder tip
K2 Telemark and Alpine Touring skis expand the possibilities of exploring mountain
terrain in the backcountry, sidecountry and inbounds. The 2008-09 collection features
designs for all abilities, snow conditions and terrain types accessed via chair lifts, helicopters, snow cats or skins. For more information, visit www.k2telemark.com.
Photo: Gabe ROGEL
K2 Tele9 Alliance Designs
Women’s Telemark Collection
SEATTLE, Wash. ( January 23, 2008) – As they say, it takes one to know one. And since
the beginning, K2 Telemark has actively incorporated this belief into the development and
design of their women’s product. K2 Telemark depends on the five accomplished women
telemark skiers also known as the Tele9 Alliance to steer the design and performance of
all of K2’s women specific telemark and AT skis. This 5-member Alliance team represents
a variety of ages, backgrounds; regions and riding styles, and contributes to all facets of ski
development from the shape and construction to graphics, and marketing programs.
Tele9 Alliance Team 2008-09:
Heather Paul: Former U.S. Telemark National Team member, two-time national champion,
owner of Ultimate Groove--women’s telemark clinics held around the country each winter.
Lives in Crested Butte, Colorado with her two kids and husband.
Kim Jacobs: Owner of Mountain Spirits--an adventure travel company that escorts people
heli-skiing, mountaineering, and climbing around the world. Lives in Hailey, Idaho with
her husband.
Lisa Watson: A professional athlete who works for the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, skis
in the winter and bikes in the summer. Resides in Jackson, Wyoming.
Regina Ciarfella: A tele bum in the winter and an artist in her down time. Currently lives
in Salt Lake City, Utah and spends her summers in Hood River, Oregon.
Claudia Hattrup: A personal trainer and ex-pro mountain biker. Resides in Sun Valley,
Idaho with her two kids and husband.
The Tele9 Alliance worked in collaboration with K2’s designer to transform the graphics of the Dawn Patrol and the Schi Devil for 2008. The Dawn Patrol has ample width
(124/88/111cm) and stability to give tele skiers complete confidence in the powder and
crud. The powder tip offers excellent stability in the soft snow while the progressive sidecut
draws the skier into the turn, but releases at the tail guaranteeing adaptability in different
terrain. This versatile soft snow ski won’t hold you back when you’re up early working for
turns or cycling laps at the resort.
WOMEN’S TELEMARK COLLECTION
Dawn Patrol Specs:
Skier Type: Advanced/Expert telemarker
Terrain: 75% soft/25% hard; one ski quiver with soft snow bias.
Dimensions:
124-88-111
Sidecut: 16/14mm Progressive
Radius: 17 m @ 167 cm
Sizes:
153, 160, 167
Weight: 1630g (167cm)
Inserts: +1, +3cm
Features: Mod Tech • Triaxial braided torsion box • Women’s specific Bioflex core (stiff fir underfoot, flexible spruce in the tip and
tail)
Powder, crud, hard pack or bumps, the K2 Schi Devil handles it all. A deep sidecut and
two sheets of metal provide unshakeable edgehold yet a supple, smooth ride on hard
snow. But duck into the trees after a storm and you’ll swear you’re skiing fatties.
Schi Devil Specs:
SCHI DEVIL
rol
Dawn Pat
Skier Type: Advanced/Expert telemarker
Terrain: 50% soft/50% hard; one ski quiver with hard snow slant
Dimensions:
119-78-105
Sidecut: 16.0
Radius: 16 m @ 167 cm
Sizes:
153, 160, 167, 174
Weight: 1550g (167cm) Inserts: +1, +3cm
Features:Mod Tech • Metal laminate/triaxial braided torsion box •
Women’s specific Bioflex core (stiff fir underfoot, flexible spruce
in the tip and tail)
WORK STINX
K2 Telemark Skis
Conquer In-bound Terrain
SEATTLE, Wash. ( January 23, 2008) – Telemark skiers who in the past were prone to hiding
out in the backcountry have slowly infiltrated
the world’s top resorts and peacefully integrated
into the industrialized winter sports world.
Today tele skiers, no longer an esoteric sect, are
regularly seen riding chairlifts and sharing terrain inbounds with alpine skiers and snowboarders.
K2 Telemark proudly takes credit for helping
transition tele skiers into these terrain environments by providing advanced ski designs and
professional on-snow counseling to the new
generation. Each of the models in the 2008-09
ski collection is tailored to excel in specific snow
conditions and deliver optimum performance for
all levels and types of tele skiers.
WORLD PISTE
Anti PIste
Anti Piste Specs:
The Anti Piste ski brings new innovation to
telemark with the mini rocker design. The tip of
the powder friendly ski curves upwards similar
to a water ski to deliver maximum float and
minimize fatigue. The Anti Piste has a wide
platform that is easy and forgiving (135-102121) in soft snow conditions. The tip shape provides greater stability and increased performance.
The ski’s design greatly improves both ease and
stability in soft snow – a major performance
improvement over traditional cambered skis.
Suggested retail: $599 (USD).
Skier Type: Advanced/Expert telemarker
Terrain: 80% soft/20% hard; big mountain soft snow telemark ski.
Dimensions:
135-102-121
Sidecut: 14/12mm Progressive
Radius: 22 m @ 174 cm
Sizes: 167, 174, 181, 188
Weight: 1875g (174cm)
Inserts: mid-cord, +2cm
Features: Mod Tech • Triaxial braided torsion box construction
Mini Rocker • Skin clip arc • Powder tip
The Work Stinx is the most versatile soft snow ski in the K2 collection. It’s designed
with a deep sidecut and two sheets of titanal metal that make it a dream in powder
and crud, but unlike most skis of its width, the Work tracks well on hard snow and is
predictable in all conditions. Suggested retail: $574 (USD)
Work Stinx Specs:
Skier Type: Terrain: Dimensions:
Sidecut: Radius:
Sizes:
Weight: Inserts: Features:
Advanced/Expert telemarker
60% soft/40% hard; one ski quiver with soft snow bias
124-88-111
16/14mm Progressive
19 m @ 174 cm
167, 174, 181
1800g (174cm)
mid-cord, +2cm
Mod Tech • Metal laminate/triaxial braided torsion box
The versatile, well-traveled World Piste has been around the block a few times and knows
how to ski hard snow better than any other. The best-selling ski features two sheets of metal
that provides a smooth, supple feel unfound in most telemark skis. The World Piste has a
deep sidecut that gives it the quickness and accuracy needed on firm snow.
Suggested retail: $525 (USD)
World Piste Specs:
Skier Type: Terrain: Dimensions:
Sidecut: Radius: Sizes:
Weight: Inserts: Features:
Advanced/Expert telemarker
40% soft /60% hard; one ski quiver with hard snow slant.
122-80-107
16.0
18 m @174 cm
167, 174, 181
1600g (174cm)
mid-cord, +2cm Mod Tech • Metal laminate/triaxial braided torsion box
Photo: Gabe ROGEL
The Mt. Baker Superlight is lighter than most performancelimited skinny skis yet is wide and agile enough to tackle powder
and heavy snow conditions. The lightweight design reduces
fatigue and is ideal for extended tours and multi-day excursions
in soft and deep snow conditions. Suggested retail: $575 (USD).
Mt. Baker Superlight Specs:
SEATTLE, Wash. ( January 23, 2008) -- Alpine touring offers access to endless terrain,
an extended season, and an escape from the crowds. K2’s AT collection provides a
range of skis for this growing category for novices to seasoned mountaineers who prefer
skiing nearby sidecountry slopes or remote backcountry regions.
K2’s AT skis are developed by world class guides and mountaineers to ensure
exceptional performance in various conditions; powder, hard pack, crud, and crust.
Divided into men’s- and women’s-specific models, the collection is designed with
unique construction features that accommodates the differing biomechanics of the
sexes and in turn offers exceptional on-snow experiences.
Advanced/Expert ski tourer
70% soft/30% hard; superlight AT ski.
120-88-108
14/12mm Progressive
22 m @ 174 cm
160, 167, 174, 181
1525g (174)
Mod Tech • Carbon & Kevlar torsion box
Tip and tail holes • Straight tail
Skin clip arc • Powder tip
K2 is making the backcountry accessible for more women
skiers who want to experience endless amounts of terrain
beyond the groomed runs of their favorite resorts. The Miss
Baker is a lightweight and lively alpine touring ski with alpine
performance and backcountry ski features. The Miss Baker is
designed for short to medium tours in powder and soft snow.
Advanced to expert level women skiers will appreciate the skis’
downhill performance in crud and powder. The skis have holes
in the tip for emergency sled construction, tail notches for
skins, visible colors for safety, and straight tails for greater utility
(anchor construction, tent stakes).
Suggested retail: $550 (USD).
Miss Baker Specs:
Skier Type: Advanced/Expert ski tourer
Terrain: 60% soft/40% hard; high performance
ski mountaineering
Dimensions:
120-88-108
Sidecut: 14/12mm Progressive
Radius: 20 m @ 167 cm
Sizes:
153, 160, 167
Weight: 1600g (167cm)
Features:Mod Tech • Metal laminate/triaxial
braided torsion box • Women’s specific
Bioflex core • Tip and tail holes
Straight tail • Skin clip arc • Powder tip
MT. BAKER SUPERLIGHT
K2 Alpine Touring Line Offers Tools for
Accessing Sidecountry, Backcountry
and Everything In Between
Skier Type: Terrain: Dimensions: Sidecut: Radius: Sizes:
Weight: Features: SHUKS ANNE
ALPINE
TOURING
MISS BAKER
TELEMARK
SHUKSAN
WOMEN’S
MT BAKER
SUPERLIGHT
MEN’S
MT BAKER
TELEMARK
SCHI DEVIL
DAWN PATROL
WORLD PISTE
FREERIDE
WORK STINX
Anti Piste
SODO
COOMBA
BIG MOUNTAIN
WOMEN’S
ALPINE
TOURING
Contact:
Erin Forest
[email protected]
T. 800-426-1617 x 1823
Ryan Hayter
[email protected]
360-633-7990
4201 6th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98108
T. 800-972-4063
WWW.K2TELEMARK.COM