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K2
Apache Xplorer
112mm 84mm 128mm
Radius :

17m at 177cm
Sizes :

170 / 177 / 184 cm
Type :

All Mountain skis
Level :
Rocker :
The Xplorer is a brand new edition to the Apache series although the name goes back to ’97; a ski designed for the same skiing pursuits. The Xplorer was and still is the ideal choice for those who not only spend their day searching for fresh turns in the backcountry but also laying down arcs on the groomers. The 84mm waist and generous 17/16 progressive sidecut perform well on both soft and hard conditions. The Titan Metal Laminate construction, MOD Monic and MOD Technology keep it rock solid and stable in any conditions you discover.
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Overall test results

Skis on the pist
K2 Apache Xplorer
Skis in short turns :Explanation

How easy is it to do short turns on the skis.

66 %
Skis in long turns :Explanation

The skis performance in long turns.

76 %
Grip :Explanation

The skis grip on a hard surface.

77 %
Skis in to the turn :Explanation

How willing to turn are the skis. Here the focus is on the tip of the skis. Are they helping you initiate the turn.

69 %
Skis out of the turn (Rebound) :Explanation

How controllable are the skis out of the turn.

69 %
Stability at high speed :Explanation

The skis ability not to vibrate at high speed.

74 %
Overall impression :Explanation

A general impression of the skis on the piste.

75 %

Skis outside the pist
K2 Apache Xplorer
Offpist :Explanation

How controllable are the skis in the off-piste. Primarily in powder.
Mogul piste :Explanation

The skis performance on moguls.
Slush :Explanation

How controllable the skis are, on this relatively difficult surface.

74 %
Park (Halfpipe) :Explanation

How stable the skis are in the pipe, and how easy they are to land on.
Park (Jump, Landing and Take off) :Explanation

How easy the skis are to jump and land on.
Stability at high speed (Freeride) :Explanation

How stable the skis are in the off-piste, when doing long turns at high speed.
Carrying capacity (Freeride) :Explanation

How supportive are the skis in the off-piste.
Overall impression :Explanation

A general impression of the skis in the off-piste.

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4000 Roskilde
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