For a precision weapon that thrives on hard pack to overnight refreshes, the K2 Pinnacle 88 Skis provide a fantastic all-mountain platform for advanced to expert skiers, coast to coast. Whether you’re lapping groomers or dipping in and out of gladed soft serve, the Pinnacle 88s let you take control of your skiing with their versatile combination of low swing weight, all-terrain rocker and a perimeter titanal laminate for stability and power at higher speeds.
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
Nanolite Konic Core – K2 Konic Technology with Nanolite is found in K2’s Freeride Pinnacle collection. It is a super lightweight, low-density aerospace grade composite core that runs through the center and extremities of the ski for reduced swing weight and added ease and control. 5% reduction in weight but a 15% reduction in swing weight.
Laminates
Metal Laminate – A metal laminate construction, denoted as “Ti” within K2’s naming convention, consists of alternating layers of fiberglass and Titanal to provide damp, accurate, unshake-able performance.
Triaxial Braid – A K2-patented machine interlocks strands of fiberglass around a milled core for pronounced torsional strength, while retaining the lively flex patterns inherent in a wood ski.
Sidewalls
Profiled Sidewall
Base
Sintered Base