K2 Moto Cross Comp (2007)

I had a pair of K2 GS race skis from 05 and luckily the side wall delaminated slightly. They gave me the option of the motocross comp as a replacement. What a bit of luck, these things are just as quick as the GS on groomed and can also handle choppy crap later in the day without having to have legs like the herminater. I use them in Masters GS races and they rip. The only things I have against them is that when it is hard packed you can forget skiing on crowded runs cause if you drive the edge you just smoke past the punters like they are standing still. It ends up being a bit of a drag if you're having to wash off speed all the time to stop you wiping out some dopey knuckle dragger. On those days I tend to ski on my slalom skis.

I have to agree with the above reviewer. At my age, it's better to have something that cranks around a little quicker. 16 M is a bit long if you ski a steep mountain. I like the precision, but as soon as a few people arrive, continually slowing down is a bit tireing. I live at Sun Valley, Idaho, and you can't complain about the mountain or the crowds (there aren't any) but a lot of people ski a slalom ski just for that reason.

I have a pair of K2 MOTO COMP in a 181. These were a prototype with the metal inlay like the new crossfires. Simply amazing. Lightning fast edge to edge, stable at speed. These are my new favorites. Buy them!