K2 Talkback 96 Skis - Women's 2020
Model Info
Product Info
Zoom up the skintrack and power through the downhill with the K2 Talkback 96 Skis. These are the widest skis in the K2 women's touring lineup, and you bet they can handle the high powder volume you're searching for. But they aren't a one-trick pony, underfoot camber holds a sturdy and reliable edge on firm snow while rockered tips keep you nimble in the deep and unpredictable. Powered by a light and flexible Paulownia core and reinforced with a Titanal spine and carbon construction, the K2 Talkback 96 Skis are as lightweight as they are strong, so you can tear through turns on the way down with the same vigor you had on the way up.
Product Details
Rocker Type
All-Terrain Rocker – Designed for all ability levels, All-Terrain Rocker adds versatility and ease in all snow conditions. This profile features an elevated tip and tail for variable and soft snow performance, as well as camber underfoot for power, energy, and edgehold in firmer conditions.
Shape
Tapered Tip/Tail – A design feature that shifts the contact points with the snow towards the midsole of the ski, reducing deflection in the tip and easing turn release in the tail.
Core
Paulownia – Lively, flexible wood with excellent weight to strength ratio.
Laminates
Ti Spyne – A Titanal laminate developed specifically for K2 touring skis that dramatically increases dampening and predictability on lightweight carbon constructions, while enhancing stability and edge grip.
Carbon Overdrive – Top secret construction using carbon fiber to make a ski even more awesome than if it did not have carbon fiber.
Graphics
Snowphobic Topsheet – Hydrophobic, snow-shedding topsheet material that helps prevent snow from sticking to the tops of your skis.
Additional Features
Skin Grommets – Reinforced grommets in the tip and tail of the ski that both accommodate K2's pre-cut skins with a Z-clip attachment, and can be used with K2/BCA shovels to build a rescue sled.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Alpine Touring
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Terrain
Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber Rocker/Camber skis pair a traditional cambered profile underfoot with an elongated, early rise tip borrowed from fully rockered skis. This profile places the front contact point further back from the tip, while the rear contact point remains close to the tail. The rockered tip allows for better flotation and less edge catch for increased float in deep snow, while the cambered rear stores and transmits energy similarly to a fully cambered ski.
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Turning Radius:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Metal, Wood
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Tail Type:
Flat
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Tail Type
Flat This is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 156 | 163 | 170 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 115 | 115 | 115 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 18 | ||
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1254 |