2010 K2 Apache Xplorer Ski

The Xplorer made its debut in the Apache series last year and because of its versatility became an immediate success. Being the widest ski in the Apache line gives it an advantage in soft snow to help you track out the resort on those deep powder days but enough sidecut to lay down trenches across the corduroy on those groomer days as well. The broad range of versatility and high performance comes from a unique combination of an 84mm waist, metal laminate cap construction and generous 17/16 progressive sidecut that allows it to perform well on both soft and hard conditions.

Performance: Ungroomed 60%, Groomed 40%

Sizes: 170

Radius: 17m@177

Construction: Metal Laminate Cap

Core: Fir/Aspen

Binding Options: K2/MX 12.0

128/84/112

Integrated Hub Technology The all new women's specific K2/ERS and men's K2/MX ski/binding systems incorporate Titanium hubs that are embedded into the core of the ski. Rather than using a bolt-on plate to transfer power, the use of the hubs allows a direct contact between the binding and ski. The primary contact and power transfer between the binding and the ski is along the rails of these hubs. The secondary contact is between the surface of the ski and the binding spacer. This is an even wider pint of contact than the hubs and provides a more efficient delivery of power. The K2/ERS and K2/MX are 40% wider than the contact points of a standard binding system. As our skis get wider, so do the binding contact points with our skis for a more efficient delivery of power.

Metal Laminate Technology With two sheets of lightweight titanium alloy running the length of the ski, metal laminate skis are the highest performing and most complex constructions available from K2. Built from the base up, this construction consists of alternating layers of fiberglass and titanium above and below the wood core. Metal laminates provide damp, accurate, unshakable performance, ideal for expert level all-mountain skis.