Comments on: K2 Coomback Backcountry Ski Review http://www.wildsnow.com/2031/coomback-k2-ski-review/ Backcountry Skiing Snowboard Telemark Snowsports Information News Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:15:58 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: SB http://www.wildsnow.com/2031/coomback-k2-ski-review/comment-page-1/#comment-24209 SB Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:20:48 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2031#comment-24209 @Louie Did you get a chance to put your Coombacks on a scale? The published weight (8lb 1 oz) is a little less than the current Verdict (8lb 6 oz), but I'm curious if either number is correct. @Louie

Did you get a chance to put your Coombacks on a scale? The published weight (8lb 1 oz) is a little less than the current Verdict (8lb 6 oz), but I’m curious if either number is correct.

]]> By: Howie http://www.wildsnow.com/2031/coomback-k2-ski-review/comment-page-1/#comment-23004 Howie Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:37:47 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2031#comment-23004 In the end I got to try both the Coomback and the Icelantic Nomad SFT. The Coomback behaved similarly to last year’s Coomba: it gets the job done but is missing life and pop. Also, the skis kept ‘braking’ on me when the snow wasn’t of consistent density or the surface was at all uneven. It made for a rough ride. While cutting fresh lines in open powder they worked fine, but any other time I didn’t enjoy them. Because of this I went with the 181 Nomad SFT (5’10”, 150 lb]) and have been thoroughly satisfied in their performance in all conditions and slopes (although I painted them because the graphics are way too loud). In the end I got to try both the Coomback and the Icelantic Nomad SFT. The Coomback behaved similarly to last year’s Coomba: it gets the job done but is missing life and pop. Also, the skis kept ‘braking’ on me when the snow wasn’t of consistent density or the surface was at all uneven. It made for a rough ride. While cutting fresh lines in open powder they worked fine, but any other time I didn’t enjoy them. Because of this I went with the 181 Nomad SFT (5’10”, 150 lb]) and have been thoroughly satisfied in their performance in all conditions and slopes (although I painted them because the graphics are way too loud).

]]> By: franco http://www.wildsnow.com/2031/coomback-k2-ski-review/comment-page-1/#comment-22999 franco Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:28:22 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2031#comment-22999 Hi lou, I have a pari of black Dimanad Kilowatt (2008-2009) 1,74 (I'm 1,74 and 74 kg) and I use it for free ride and with skin too, but sometimese also in on-piste. I toke them last year after reading your review, but I'm not totally satisfied. They are maybe to hard for diamir binding and feel pain on hard or iced snow, but they are not enough good on powder or crust, probably because they are hard ski. Now I'm thinking to change them with coomback. What can you tell me camparing them? I'm a good skier, really good in on piste and good enough off, but not a kamikaze, may be for my age (44).... :-) ciao and thanks! f. Hi lou, I have a pari of black Dimanad Kilowatt (2008-2009) 1,74 (I’m 1,74 and 74 kg) and I use it for free ride and with skin too, but sometimese also in on-piste. I toke them last year after reading your review, but I’m not totally satisfied. They are maybe to hard for diamir binding and feel pain on hard or iced snow, but they are not enough good on powder or crust, probably because they are hard ski. Now I’m thinking to change them with coomback. What can you tell me camparing them?
I’m a good skier, really good in on piste and good enough off, but not a kamikaze, may be for my age (44)…. :-)

ciao and thanks!

f.

]]> By: gtrantow http://www.wildsnow.com/2031/coomback-k2-ski-review/comment-page-1/#comment-22504 gtrantow Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:16:51 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2031#comment-22504 Grant: I ski 174 Anti Piste as tele, but can parallel them too. I sold my 181 cm AP because they were too long in the trees and tight spots. The 174 floats my 170 lbs/6'0" with ease. I also ski 178 Dynafit 7 Summits (AT), 175 Pocket Rockets (AT) and 181 K2 World Piste (Tele), but I find the wide waist of the AP/Coomback works better shorter. Best, George Grant:
I ski 174 Anti Piste as tele, but can parallel them too. I sold my 181 cm AP because they were too long in the trees and tight spots. The 174 floats my 170 lbs/6′0″ with ease. I also ski 178 Dynafit 7 Summits (AT), 175 Pocket Rockets (AT) and 181 K2 World Piste (Tele), but I find the wide waist of the AP/Coomback works better shorter. Best, George

]]> By: Grant http://www.wildsnow.com/2031/coomback-k2-ski-review/comment-page-1/#comment-22499 Grant Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:56:37 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2031#comment-22499 A few comments were posted on ski lengths. I'm looking at Coomback in the 174cm Is this too short for my 155lb, 5'11" self? I plan to use them for deep days, tree skiing and tight couloirs and that's pretty much all as I have a pair for touring and another for no new snow days in Whistler. FYI, my other skis are 175 and 178 which I find to be the perfect length for me. A few comments were posted on ski lengths.
I’m looking at Coomback in the 174cm
Is this too short for my 155lb, 5′11″ self?
I plan to use them for deep days, tree skiing and tight couloirs and that’s pretty much all as I have a pair for touring and another for no new snow days in Whistler.
FYI, my other skis are 175 and 178 which I find to be the perfect length for me.

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