K2's Talkback 88 is the tried-and-tested flagship model of their touring line-up. It's as capable on the uphill as it is dealing with whatever it encounters on the way down. A Paulownia Tour Lite core keeps the weight down without sacrificing energy or control. This is reinforced by Carbon Overdrive stringers and a Ti SpYne that positions Titanal sheets underfoot to increase dampening and boost torsional rigidity. All Terrain Rocker improves the handling in any condition and the 88mm waist is the perfect size for quick turns in tight spaces, as well as offering float when the snow is softer.
Terrain Type & Ability Level
Terrain Type
It can be used a lightweight tour option for long days or multi-days in the mountains where the uphill is super important and excess weight is a hinderance. It's equally as efficient as a resort based backcountry ski that mixes the lifts with the climbing and the descent is the most important element of the day. It has enough width for soft snow and the construction provides the stability and handling for rougher or firmer conditions.
Skier Type
Intermediate and advanced skiers looking for a lightweight backcountry ski for touring and all mountain skiing. The Talkback 88 has a range of features that keep it light and easy to ski whilst retaining good grip and stability.
Overview
Shape
88mm in the waist is the ideal size for a mix of terrain, narrow enough to remain nimble in tighter terrain, and with the rocker it's capable in soft snow too. A tapered tip improves the handling in every condition.
Rocker
All Terrain Rocker skis have a gradual rise to the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a short, low rise in the tail for added control in variable snow.
Core
The Tour Lite construction uses paulownia, a lively, flexible wood with excellent weight to strength ratio.
Construction
The construction blends a sidewall construction underfoot with a cap construction in the extremities. The sidewall section gives the ski accuracy, power and edge grip; the capped region reduces the swing weight and increases overall durability.
Key Features
Ti SpYne
A Titanal laminate developed specifically for K2 Touring skis that dramatically increases predictability and damping on lightweight carbon constructions, while enhancing stability and edge grip.
Carbon Overdrive
A uni-directional carbon fibre reinforces the construction to keep it light and strong.
Snophobic topsheet
Hydrophobic snow-shedding topsheet material that helps prevent snow build up.
Technical Specifications
| Size (cm) |
Tip Width (mm) |
Waist Width (mm) |
Tail Width (mm) |
Radius (m) |
Weight (g) |
| 153 | 121 | 88 | 109 | 15 | 1061 |
| 160 | 121 | 88 | 109 | 16 | 1154 |
| 167 | 121 | 88 | 109 | 18 | 1199 |
General Information
- Skier Ability: Advanced/Expert
- Terrain Type: Backcountry
- Rocker: Tip/Tail Rocker
- Radius: Long
- Base: Sintered
- Bindings: Ski sold flat
- DIN: n/a
- Construction: Semi Sidewall
- Core: Wood, Carbon, Titanal Laminate
- Demo: N/A
- Sizing Description: Go shorter for reduced weight and quicker climbing properties, chose a longer length for more floatation and stability.
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