K2 Apache Recon (2008)

Damp and stable with a giant sweet spot, the Recon is the most user-friendly ski in the category. Point it and it adapts to any terrain, moving from short to long turns with nary a hiccup.

Props

Accommodates a wide range of skier types. Lets you turn off your brain—which is fun, as long as you’re not BASE jumping.

Gripes

Lacks energy. And the 78-millimeter waist is skinny for a big powder day.

Tester's Take

"This is the best East Coast ski ever." —Greg "Aldo" Peruzzi

PRICE (MSRP): $1200.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2007/2008
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$1200.00
Gender	Male
Binding	with binding
Lengths	160, 167, 174, 181
Tip/Waist/Tail	119/78/105
Rating: Powder Performance	3.77 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.68 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.68 / 5

Rating: Medium Turns	3.58 / 5
Rating: Short Turns	3.49 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.69 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.28 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.77 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.68 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	3.38 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.89 / 5
Rating: Average Score	3.62 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.59 / 5