Comments on: Alpin Magazine Ski Reviews 2012/2013 — 95mm +

By: Chase Harrison

Chase Harrison — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:48:42 +0000

Mini ski review from reader Chase Harrison

A few days ago I skied on the BD Warrant (130/95/118) in nine inches of powder. I know this ski probably falls into Alpin’s narrower ski category (please bring us your translation of that). But with a monster shovel and no rocker, this ski is incredibly versatile. I have been skiing on both the Kilowatt and Verdict for the past several years — my take is the Warrant is the Kilowatt on steroids. The other thing I liked about this ski is with the more defined side cut you have better edge control, it holds really well on hard snow and it has a tighter turning radius. I don’t think I would totally give up my Verdicts for touring but with the bigger shovel this ski could handle any thing the side country or back country can dish out. If I can come up with a pair, it’ll probably be the top ski in my quiver.

By: Lou Dawson

Lou Dawson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:33:25 +0000

I heard from a K2 spokesperson about the mystery of the Back Up ski.

“The Back Up (Backup) is only going to be offered in the European distribution for 13/14, not the US.”

Backdrop is in the 2013-14 North America catalog.

So, if you Backup and you’re somewhere other than Europe, it’ll be time for Telemark Pyrenees.

By: Mike K

Mike K — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:45:54 +0000

K2 Back drop is an awesome ski, I love mine!!

By: Lou Dawson

Lou Dawson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:03:28 +0000

Some of the WildSnow testers are indeed pretty good skiers. Me, I do ok when I’m on it but past my prime so I make a good tester for the everyman. This year’s Ultimate Quiver will be even more refined, but one thing for sure is the Nunataq will be in there since it will be retailed next winter. Lou

By: Steeplechase

Steeplechase — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:12:00 +0000

Looking forward to part two, the 95mm – reviews.