MSRP $1,250 w/binding

Dimensions 122-74-106

Category ranking No. 3

Average score 3.28

Hard snow? Not K2’s favorite subject. So like the ADD kid who manages an A in math, they deserve extra credit for the Crossfire, which holds its own against the Eurocarvers. Square sidewalls, metal laminates, tons of sidecut, the powerful Marker Inter-Pivot heel and vibration dampeners give it power and hard-snow edge-grip. And yet the K2 personality still lurks in there, so the Crossfire scored top marks for both forgiveness and crud performance. “Versatile, fun, fast,” said McGrath.

Best for Medium arcs with strong finishes

Not for Fast speeds on a regular basis