K2 Annex 98 Skis + Salomon Guardian 16 Small Alpine Touring Bindings
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K2 Annex 98 Skis 2015
The K2 Annex 98 Skis are all-mountain wonders that do it all, and do it well. The Annex is super quick underfoot, and combined with K2's All Terrain Rocker, this ski loves to take on the deep days. The Annex 98 is reared and ready to take you all over the ski area, whether it's the back country or anywhere else.
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.
Flex
Medium Flex
Shape
Freeride Stability Baseline 2.0 – Powder-focused long rise tip with All Terrain Rocker for awesome float in powder, moderate sidecut with low camber for predictable and consistent turns, and a tapered but flat tail for versatility with dependable finishing power
Powder Tip – Designed to be more predictable in soft snow conditions, these tips are designed to strike the perfect balance of maximizing float while reducing tip deflection. These tips are designed with a gentle arc and transition into the sidecut of the ski.
Directional Taper – Moderately wider tip than tail maximizes the skis performance in the forward direction.
Core
Aspen / Paulownia / Maple – A combination of stout, vibration dampening hardwoods and the lightness of Paulownia
Laminates
Metal Laminate Construction – Alternating layers of wood and Titanal provide a smooth and damp ride that excels at speed and on hard snow
Sidewalls
Hybritech Sidewalls – A blend of sidewall and cap constructions that enables a very light ski without sacrificing edgehold.
Additional Features
K2 Skin Grommets – Built in tip and tail attachments for K2 skins give you the lightest and cleanest skin system available.
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:
All-Mountain
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm.
- 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: 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.
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Ski Awards:
Powder Magazine Skier's Choice, Skiing Magazine Official Selection
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 170 | 177 | 184 | 191 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 131 | 131 | 131 | 131 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 22 |
Salomon Guardian 16 Small Alpine Touring Bindings 2014
Nothing beats earning your own fresh tracks, and with the Salomon Guardian 16 Large Alpine Touring Ski Bindings, those tracks will feel better than ever. Climb easier and longer with 90 degrees of pivot room with the Flat Nose, and rip like you do on your regular bindings with the strength, elasticity and rigidity of this super burly 16 DIN binding. The Hike & Ride Switch lets you effortlessly go from Hike to Ride without ever getting out of the binding, speeding transitions and making rolling terrain that much more convenient.
Product Details
Toe
Flat Nose has 90 degrees of pivot for optimal climbing capabilities.
Adjustable height toe-piece
Automatic Wing adjustment
Metal on Metal Toe Pin increases durability and product longevity.
XL Stomp pedal (65 mm) absorbs shock under the toe.
Heel
Double Freeflex for increased downhill performance
Steel heel housing and screw reinforcement for increased durability.
The heel locking mechanism is metal to minimize wear and provides a secure feel.
Recommended Use
The Salomon Guardian 16 Alpine Touring Bindings are for advanced skiers in search of the best fresh runs in and out of bounds.
Additional Features
Hike & Ride Switch lets you switch effortlessly from Hike to a securely locked Ride mode without ever getting out of the binding.
Low Profile Chassis (26 mm) height
Oversized Platform (80 mm) has an ultra-wide base for maximum power transmission and precise turns even at high speeds.
Simplified Base Plate reduces snowpack during climbing mode.
Strengthened rigidity improves edge-to-edge power transmission.
High Lateral Transmission
Ski Compatibility
The Small fits boot sole lengths 260-320 mm.
We recommend a brake width that is equal to the ski waist width and at most 15 mm wider.
Specs
- Type: Frame
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 7
- DIN / Release Value High: 16
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Ski Awards:
Powder Magazine Skier's Choice, Freeskier Editor's Pick, Backcountry Magazine Editors' Choice
- Warranty: 5 Years
| Size (mm) | 100 | 115 | 130 |
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| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 1470 |