![]() ![]() If your an fan of the old K2 Recon you need to get out with the old and in with the new. The Rictor was more stable on steeper terrain and at higher speeds than the old-Recon ever was. With the snow contact point set further back, it is extremely easy to initiate a turn and the skier is less likely to catch an edge. Its when I took the Rictor on-trail is when I learned that this ski truly dominates the entire mountain. The Rictor absolutely ripped on groomed conditions! The beefed up vertical sidewall and metal laminate added edge hold and playfullness on every turn. The Rocker technology comes into play again when skiing on groomed terrain. The elevated tip and wider waist just blasted through the woods without hesitation. ![]() The ski outperformed the Recon by leaps and bounds in the soft snow. When I was off-trail the obvious difference between the new Rictor and old Recon was added float. The Rictor was able to ski everything I threw at it. I skied the Rictor in both soft and groomed snow conditions last year and the ski performed awesome. The elevated tip gives the ski added float in soft snow, while the camber underfoot really generates power and edge hold on hardpack. The Rictor is built with All-Terrain Rocker, which is K2's most versatile Rocker offering an elevated tip and camber underfoot. The honeycomb metal laminate from tip to tail is the only part of the new design that carried over from the old Recon.Ī wider waist and better construction may only seem to give the Rictor a slight advantage over its predecessor, but it's the Rocker technology that really puts the Rictor on a whole new level. The New MX 12 is a Marker Wide-Ride binding that allows a wider waisted ski to feel quicker edge-to-edge. The Rictor also comes with an upgraded binding system. K2 Skis offers a varity of all mountain shapes and construstions designed to perform on the piste or in the steeps.undefined. The wider platform makes the ski much more playful off-trail and in soft snow conditions. The vertical sidewall adds more torsional stiffness and increases edge hold on hard pack snow. The Rictor has 80 mm underfoot and vertical sidewall construction compared to the Recon, which was 78 mm in the waist and full cap construction. K2 designed the all-new Rictor from the ground up adding new technology to a wider all-mountain platform. Finally for the 2010/2011 season, Apache is gone and AMPED is here! The K2 Rictor Skis are a brand new model that just doesn't replace the Recon. ![]() The Recon in particular was the most popular and regarded as one of the most versatile skis on the hill. Specifications: Tip/Waist/Tail Widths: 128/84/112mm Actual Turn Radius Specified Length: 17m 177cm) Warranty: One Year Type: Frontside Skis (<85mm) Gender: Mens What Binding is Included?: M2 11.0 TI Construction Type: Cap Core Material: Wood Tail Profile: Flared Bindings Included: Yes Binding DIN: 3-11 Rocker Profile: Camber Binding Weight Range: 66-253 lbs Race: No Twin Tip: No Alpine Touring: No Used: No Waist Width: 84mm Skill Range: Advanced Intermediate - Expert Product ID: 161906 Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.For years K2 has been known for their Apache line of all-mountain skis. Get your hands on this great performer today from K2, The Apache Interceptor is sure to please you no matter what terrain you throw at it. The Intercepter is a lightweight all mountain performance ski as home in the soft snow as it is on the hardpack. do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers. Being built on the award winning Xplorer chassis is a start but the addition of the versatile Torsion Box Construction creates a performance focused all-mountain ski that is more lively and playful than its metal laminate counterpart. Apache Explorer skis K2 with marker bindings, 177cm 128-84-112, these skis are for someone 6 ft or taller, cash only. The all new K2 Apache Interceptor offers an unmatched balance of performance, forgiveness and stability on the widest Apache chassis. ![]()
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