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| Lengths | 160 cm, 167 cm, 174 cm, 181 cm | | Dimensions | 124-88-108 mm | | Turn Radius | 22 m (174 cm) | | Profile | Camber Underfoot, Rocker Powder Tip, Flat Tails | | Construction | Cap Construction, Torsion Box, Aspen/Paulownia/Bamboo Core | | Weight | 1475 g | | Primary Use | Backcountry Skiing, Sidecountry Skiing, 40% Variable: 60% Powder | | Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
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| List Price: |
$599.95 |
| Your Price: |
$299.98
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Item #:
K2S00003
SIZE:
Leave civilization behind; take the K2 WayBack ski exploring deep into the mountains. Not for in bounds skiing, this adventure ski is lightweight for easy hiking, yet durable and stable with strong edge grip for downhill performance. The 88 mm waist on the K2 WayBack is appropriately wide enough for all but the deepest days, and at 1475 grams, the WayBack is the lightest ski in the Jans backcountry arsenal, so it's a dream for full days of touring. Shovel rocker shape and a SnoPhobic topsheet keeps the K2 WayBack ski on top of the snow and not the other way around. Pre-cut skins are available (sold separately). - All Terrain Rocker - 30% rocker for agility combined with 70% camber for stability
- Progressive Sidecut - two different radii, or sidecuts, enhance the versatility of wider waist skis. Standard sidecut theory is based on using a single radius. This works well on narrower skis, but becomes overpowering on wider skis, especially in variable conditions. The use of progressive sidecut on wider waist skis guarantees improved turn initiation and hard snow performance.
- Powder-Specific Tip Design - the widest point of a powder tip is 7 cm back from the standard contact point, adding stability and predictability while making the ski less likely to hook or grab in light crusts or variable conditions.
- Tip and Tail Holes - not only the attachments points for K2 skins, these holes also give you the ability to build a rescue sled or construct various ski anchors. The holes are equipped with removable plugs.
- BIO Core Tech - a blended core of aspen, bamboo, and paulownia, that has consistent density, great strength to weight ratio, and fast growth carbon sequestration. This core results in a 15% weight savings over our traditional fir/aspen cores and a reduced impact of the ski on you and the winter world.
- Flat Tails - provide backcountry utility by allowing you to plunge the tails easily into firm snow.
- Skin Clip Arc - a concave notch in the tail ensures that the skin clip, regardless of size or skin brand, stays securely centered on the tail.
- Cap Construction - a sophisticated molding process envelopes the core and internal materials with the top layer, resulting in a durable and lightweight ski
- Carbon Web - pushes the balance between weight and strength gaining downhill performance without adding additional mass. Located in the tail and the forebody of the skim the Carbon Web increases edge grip when you need it most in the backcountry.
- SnoPhobic Topsheet - new snow repellent topsheet prevents snow from collecting on a ski and adding weight to a climb. Applying wax to the topsheet increases snow shedding performance.
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Industry Review:
WildSnow.com Assessment:
Construction of the Wayback is not much different than past iterations. The core is a lightweight sheaf of paulownia, aspen and bamboo, wrapped with just the right amount of fiberglass. Plenty of carbon fiber is used in the build as well, hence a ski this light (51.5 oz, 167 cm) - lack of mass that's right up there in the ruling class of the ski weight population . . . Waybacks look nice too, with a bold but still restrained abstract pattern of greens and blacks. But just like ski town girlfriends (or boyfriends), who cares how they look as long as they can ski. In this case, yes, she can.
SierraDescents.com Assessment:
Especially as a ski mountaineering tool, the Wayback is an easy ski to like. Anywhere short of in-bounds charging, you'll find the ski light, agile, and confidence-inspiring.
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