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K2 Apache Recon / Marker MX 12.0 Bindings - '09/'10

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K2 Apache Recon / Marker MX 12.0 Bindings - '09/'10

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The K2 Apache Recon is a high-performance adventure ski that excels on all aspects of the mountain and in all snow conditions.

These skis really excel when you're sticking just to the groomers, and if you find yourself going off-piste, the 78mm waist and versatile sidecut won't disappoint
Fir/aspen wood core produces a natural flex, allowing the ski to achieve full contact with the snow throughout the turn
Metal laminate construction alternates layers of fiberglass and titanium above and below the wood core to provide damp, accurate performance
Cap construction envelops the wood core and internal materials with the top layer of the ski, keeping overall weight light and durability high
MOD technology features an elastomeric secondary core which works as a high-performance suspension and damping system
MOD technology doesn't affect flex, allowing the skis to bend freely while absorbing vibrations and increasing power, forgiveness and performance
MOD Monic mass damping technology reduces unwanted vibrations at their source through the addition of embedded zinc in the secondary core
Titan Technology removes titanium in a small hole pattern from the tip and tail, creating a lighter ski with noticeably lower swing weight
Tip shape increases the effective running surface when skis are flexed in a turn
Tip shape translates into easy turn initiation and increased edge to snow contact, improving stability
K2/MX integrated binding system transfers power directly to the ski for unmatched precision and control during aggressive descents
Lightweight Marker Inter-Pivot heel has a wide footprint, transferring power directly to ski's edges for excellent carving performance
Imbedded hubs in the core of the ski are a wide 50mm apart, decreasing the distance between the binding and ski edge for added performance
Marker Biometric toe features channels that unalign during backward twisting falls to immediately reduce the upward release force
Stainless-steel anti-friction device allows essential lateral boot movement despite the condition of dirty or worn soles or negative sliding friction
Ideally suited for 50% ungroomed and 50% groomed skiing

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K2 Apache Recon / Marker MX 12.0 Bindings - '09/'10 Specs

Specification	Description
Ski style	All-mountain
Profile dimensions	(177cm) 119/78/105 millimeters
Sidecut radius	(177cm) 18 meters
Camber	Standard
Twin tip	No
Construction	Metal laminate cap
Core	Wood
Weight per pair with bindings	6,310 grams
Gender	Men's

K2 Apache Recon / Marker MX 12.0 Bindings - '09/'10 Customer Reviews

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K2 Apache Recon / Marker MX 12.0 Bindings - '09/'10

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2009

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5.0

Best. Ski. Ever.

By Alpine Enthusiast

from Chicago

About Me Advanced Skier

Pros

Durable
Good Carving Ability
Good Grip
Great Flotation
Lightweight
Scratch Resistant
Smooth Ride

Cons

Best Uses

Downhill
Icy Conditions
Moguls
Powder

Comments about K2 Apache Recon / Marker MX 12.0 Bindings - '09/'10:

This is an awesome ski. Period. I bought the 08/09 version this past ski season at Steamboat (sorry REI!). This year's version seems to only have a cosmetic changes; all other components and metrics in the 09/10 ski seem to be the same. Before I put down the $$$ for these beauties, I tested a variety of other skis. These included included the K2 crossfires, K2 Xplorer, Salomon Xwing Tornado, Salomon Xwing Tornado TIs, Volkl AC30s, etc. Steamboat was my test bed. I spent about 30 minutes on each ski on a variety of greens, blues and blacks. I am a level 7 or 8 (read 7) skier. By far, the K2 Recons out performed all of the other skis. They plowed through crud, floated across powder, gripped hard-pack and ice, and ripped down the groomers. Later in the season I visited the Vail, Inc. resorts (Vail, Inc. owns Vail, Keystone, Breckenridge, A-basin and Beaver Creek among others). I brought the Recons to all of these mountains and the K2's performed amazingly at each resort and across all types of terrain. The only gripe would be the back bowls at Vail. The day I went to Vail, the powder was very deep in some places. The Recons handle powder very good, but just not the deep-deep stuff (might want to look at the K2 Xplorer if all you do is powder). Probably because of the 78mm waist. But, for the knee deep powder, these skis did great. The Recon is very smooth too. It feels like your floating. I'm guessing that extra layer of titanium really gives this ski a damp feel. But, K2 does a good job with all of the other "mod monic" technologies keeping the ski light weight despite the metal layer. I quickly lost my fear of crud because the Recons plow through this stuff like a bulldozer. Response time is quick and the Recons can carve wide or short turns without complaint. These skis are durable too. As you can tell from my 08/09 ski season, I beat the [*] out of these skis. When I brought them in at the end of the season to my local ski shop, the shop keeper thought that I had just got them (minus a few dings here and there). In short, I'd highly recommend this ski. It is in a league of its own and is well worth the money. You won't be disappointed.