Seth designed a ski to handle the
steepest and deepest terrain with power and confidence. The ObSETHed is
built with a Powder Rocker tip for incredible floatation and and
All-Terrain tail for a larger landing platform. Narrower and stiffer
underfoot than the Hellbent, it is the ideal ski for fast lines and big
mountain charging. Whether you’re scoping fun mini-golf lines, sending
50 footers, or shredding AK peaks, the ObSETHed is your ski.
Performance: Powder: 80%, Park: 20%
Sizes:
169, 179, 189
Radius: 23m @ 179
Construction: TwinTech Sidewall - Triaxial Braided Fir/Aspen Core
Binding Options:
Griffon SchizoFrantic, Flat
Features: Progressive Sidecut, Powder Tip, Tip/Tail Holes/Rivets, Pre-Cut Skins Available
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Powder/All-Terrain Rocker
ROCKER: Easy initiation, versatility, agility
CAMBER: Control, edge hold, rebound
This
tip has the most elevation and longest measurement of Rocker and offers
skiers a "surfy" feel with enhanced soft-snow performance. The camber
region still exists to ensure edge-hold on firmer conditions.
Simply put, Powder Rocker provides unmatched flotation in deep snow.
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Progressive Sidecut
Progressive sidecut is a combination of two different radii, or
sidecuts, that enhance the versatility of wider-waist skis. Standard
sidecut theory is based on using a single radius. This works well on
narrower skis, but becomes overpowering on wider skis, especially in
variable conditions. The use of progressive sidecut on wider-waist skis
guarantees improved turn initiation and hard-snow performance.
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SchizoFrantic Inserts
The K2 inserts allow for super fast mounting of the new K2/Marker
Griffon and Squire SchizoFrantic binding system without the need for
drilling. Additionally, the increased surface area of the insert rings
provides 67% more pullout strength than that of standard binding screws.
The Schizo binding itself uses the tested and proven Triple Pivot Elite
toe and Inter Pivot Heel with an ultra lightweight, low stand height
track and cable system that enables you to mount once and adjust a full
6cm along the ski from core center for the park to traditional center
for powder.
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Powder-Specific Tip Design
The widest point of a powder tip is 7cm back from the standard contact
point. The design adds stability and predictability while skiing and is
less likely to hook or grab in light crusts or variable conditions.
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Climbing Skins
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Directional Taper
Moderately wider tip than tail maximizes the skis performance in the
forward direction. This means the ski makes a slightly different arc
when skiing switch.
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Twin Tip Specific Ski Shapes
Unlike other categories in the K2 line, our twin tips are designed to
ski in both directions. The demand for products that perform
increasingly well either way is now the norm. K2 has exceeded that
challenge by developing unique radius and taper angles to maximize the
skis’ bi-directional performance.
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Plates and Rivets
K2 tip and tail rivets have evolved to allow the addition of a pre-cut
climbing skin onto the ski for all your backcountry access needs.
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ABSorb - ABS /Urethane Hybrid Sidewalls
This horizontal sidewall construction sandwiches a urethane layer in
between ABS for shock ABSorption, lessening the impact of harsh landings
to the rider. Urethane is used under foot to maximize dampening, but
ABS is used toward the tip and tail to maximize performance and edge
control.
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3.5 mm Edges
Factory Team skis use thick, durable steel edges. It is far more resistant to cracking for a more durable, longer lasting ski.
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Triaxial Braiding
Triaxial braiding consists of braiding fiberglass around a wood core to
provide torsional rigidity for added control. Developed in 1988 by K2
engineers, the patented triaxial braiding machine interlocks strands of
fiberglass around a milled wood core. While flex and torsion vary
depending on the wood, Triaxially braided skis share the common traits
of ease, forgiveness, responsiveness, and energy in both expert and
entry level skis.
Technical specifications are subject to change without specific notice. Photos are for informational purposes only.