This new addition to the Apache line is an exceptionally versatile ski built for the athletic skier seeking performance at an exceptional value. The Raider is built on proven Recon chassis, giving it the widest performance envelope in our line. This ski comes complete with a Torsion Box construction, MOD Technology and the K2/Marker M2 binding system for unmatched control and confidence.
FEATURES:
- Designed for recreational performance on the entire mountain
- Torsion Box construction
- Fir/Aspen core
- MOD Technology
- MOD Monic
- Triaxial Braided
Torsion Box Construction
Torsion Box construction is K2`s most widely used, yet simplest lay-up. This construction is a Triaxially braided wood core ski. Braided torsion Box skis tend to have lively and energetic characteristics that provided a high degree of rebound and performance. A Triaxially Braided wood core ski is still the bench mark and they continue to use it so widely because of it`s versatility and the ability to create so many different kinds of skis depending on the amount of flex and torsion designed into the construction.
MOD Technology
Praised by magazine tests and validated by skiers around the world, MOD Technology has proven to be the ultimate in ski design today. MOD combines an elastometric secondary core that works as a high-performance suspension system and mass damper to provide the highest degree of ease, power, forgiveness and performance available in skis today. The amount, application and distribution of mass are the keys to the success of MOD Technology. At K2, unlike any other manufacturer, our application of mass via the MOD structure does not affect flex, allowing the ski to perform freely while MOD absorbs unwanted vibrations independently.
MOD Monic
Fully integrated within the MOD structure, MOD Monic is an extension of MOD technology, focusing the benefits of mass dampening into a concentrated area. The entire surface of a ski benefits from the MOD structure, but some areas need it more than others. Independent studies at Boeing Laboratories determined precisely where to place the Monic by finding the area of the ski that would benefit the most from additional mass. By targeting a specific area, we aren`t needlessly adding weight. Monic allows for the majority of the MOD structure to be lightened, and have the extra mass focused precisely where it increase performance.
Triaxial Braided
Developed by K2 in 1988, Triaxial Braiding is still the best known process of applying fiberglass to a wood core. This process consists of sending a milled wood core through the patented Triaxial Braiding machine, where the core is wrapped by interlocking strands of fiberglass. This unique method produces skis that have a great deal of torsional rigidity and strength, while maintaining all the lively characterisitics of a wood core ski.
M2 Binding system
The M2 Ski-Binding System is an integrated binding technology engineered by K2 and Marker. It is designed for high performance and recreational skiers alike, utilizing a floating toe and a fixed heel design to generate more power, precision and quickness underfoot. The M2 systems` sleek design is graphically integrated into the look of the ski in both the Apache and T:Nine series.
K2 Apache Raider SpecsLength (cm)Sidecut (mm)
(Tip/Waist/Tail)RadiusBinding Option153, 160, 167, 174119/78/10518m @ 174K2/Marker M2 11.0 TC SPECIFICATIONS: System:Fir/Aspen Core:Torsion Box Construction:Extruded Base:N/A
Was this useful? Yes | No K2: Apache Raider Ski w/ M2 11.0 TC Binding - Old timers will probably wish that they had something as versatile and performance-oriented as K2's Apache Raider Ski with integrated M2 10.0 Binding. Of course if they did, we would probably see a lot more senior skiers taking on the steeps and other double-diamond terrain. That's because the Apache Raider has an all-mountain profile build on the proven Apache Recon chassis, so it offers the widest performance envelope in the Apache line without dumbing-down the agility or lively feel. If you're looking for an intermediate ski that adapts to challenges better than the recreation skis with vibration-deadening cores, the Apache Raider is a practical step-up and a great platform for future learning on black diamond terrain, but it won't throw you on tough terrain. When mixing first tracks with established inbound runs, K2's Mod Technology dampens vibration and minimizes ski chatter at speed. K2 compares Mod Technology to shock absorbers in an off-road car. It's an "elastomeric secondary core" that's independent of the wood core that dampens vibrations without taking anything away from the overall ski flex. Combine this with the weighted Mod Monic on the ski and you'll find that the Crossfire has excellent contact with the snow and crud, so you are more apt to initiate turns exactly where you need to most. K2 paired their Apache Raider with their M2 10.0 binding for powerful carving potential that will please aggressive skiers without any of the unsettling chatter that sometimes rattles advancing intermediates. The M2 doesn't have the lightweight titanium refinements found in K2's top-of-the-line Marker M1 integrated systems, but you'll probably appreciate the cost savings--and the peace of mind with every turn into the fall line.
- Created for aggressive beginners and intermediates who want a stable and versatile all-mountain ski that's predictable in changing terrain
- K2 suggests a target performance of 50% groomed/50% ungroomed terrain
- Dimensions (tip/waist/tail): 119/78/105 mm.
- Triaxial braided and torsion box construction includes a titanium perforated laminate with a fir/aspen wood core
- MOD Technology with MOD Monic dampener
- Radius: 18 m. in 174-cm. length
- Integrated Marker M2 performance binding specifically made for K2 skis
- Marker M2 Binding DIN setting range: 3 to 11 recommended for skiers weighing 65 to 230 lbs.
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