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K2 Shuksan Skis 2012

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K2 Shuksan Skis 2012

The K2 Shuksan Skis are built for pre-dawn skins up their namesake peak, but with K2's trusty Mod construction and a metal laminate, these touring-oriented sticks won't give out on you halfway down the ridge. K2 designed the Shuksan for hut trips and ski mountaineering and employed technology from the rest of their line so that you will still enjoy the descent.
Rocker Type
Traditional camber for improved edge grip
Flex
Stiff - Two layers of metal and a stiff flex for uncompromising control
Sidecut
Progressive sidecut
Shape
Flat tail with skin notch
Laminates
2 layers of metal for a stiff, damp ride
Additional Features
Mod Technology - This high-performance suspension system absorbs vibrations and impact loads along the entire ski, providing increased edge hold, power, and control.
Binding Compatibility
Bindings not included
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.

Specs

  • Terrain: Alpine Touring
  • Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
  • Rocker Type: Camber
  • Turning Radius: Medium
  • Tail Type: Flat
  • Warranty: 1 Year
Size (cm) 167 174 181
Tip Width (mm) 119 119 119
Waist Width (mm) 78 78 78
Tail Width (mm) 105 105 105
Turning Radius (m) 18
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K2 Shuksan Skis 2012
 
4.4

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (8)
  • Good grip (7)
  • Good carving ability (6)
  • Smooth ride (6)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

  • Poor flotation (3)

Best Uses

  • Telemarking (7)
  • Groomed terrain (5)
  • Downhill (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Expert (5), Advanced (4), Professional (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (10)

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5/17/2013
 
5.0

Great ski

By Northwoods Explorer

from Northern Maine

About Me Professional

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Flotation
  • Lightweight
  • Nice Slow Skiing
  • Scratch Resistant

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Powder Skiing
    • Telemarking

    Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

    This is my fourth pair and still love them, I ski 150 + days each year in all conditions. About half in the back country. These skis do all that I want and more.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    5/16/2013
     
    4.0

    Great stable ski!

    By Bill

    from Western NY

    About Me Advanced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Carving Ability
    • Good Grip
    • Lightweight
    • Smooth Ride

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Downhill
      • Telemarking

      Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

      Used these in all Western NY conditions at my home area as well as Vail, Copper and Keystone Co.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      5/16/2013
       
      4.0

      Great ski. Very versatile

      By Mountain man

      from NW

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy turning
      • Great All Around
      • responsive

      Cons

      • K2 Should Offer Longer Cm

      Best Uses

        Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

        Great value

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/16/2013
         
        5.0

        awesome skis!!!

        By Plark

        from Arvada, CO

        About Me Expert

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Good Carving Ability
        • Good Grip
        • Lightweight
        • Lots Of Control
        • Sharp Turns
        • Smooth Ride

        Cons

        • Poor Flotation

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry skiing
        • Downhill
        • Groomed Terrain
        • Moguls
        • Ski Mountaineering
        • Touring

        Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

        These are by far the best skis I've ever owned.. They are lightweight yet really aggressive. I love these skis!!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        4/18/2013
         
        5.0

        K2 Shuksan 181

        By Northwoods Explorer

        from Northern Maine

        About Me Advanced

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Good Carving Ability
        • Good Grip
        • Great Flotation
        • Lightweight
        • Scratch Resistant
        • Smooth Ride
        • Soft Touch Ski

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Back Country Skiing
        • Groomed Terrain
        • Powder Skiing
        • Telemarking

        Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

        This is my fourth pair and each time they seem to get better for the back country. I also use them for inbounds ski instruction so they take a beating both on the bottoms from the back country and the tops from the little people skiing over them.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        3/27/2013
         
        5.0

        k2 shuksans are great ski

        By Plark

        from Denver, CO

        About Me Expert

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Good Carving Ability
        • Good Grip
        • Hard Charging
        • Lightweight
        • Smooth Ride

        Cons

        • Poor Flotation

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry
        • Downhill
        • Groomed Terrain
        • Moguls

        Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

        I mounted lightweight Fritschi AT bindings on these skis.. awesome setup. Super lightweight yet hard charging. I LOVE THESE SKIS.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        3/26/2013
         
        4.0

        Pretty darn fun

        By bschockman

        from Central Washington

        About Me Expert

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Good Grip
        • Lightweight
        • Smooth Ride

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Off-piste

          Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

          I will use this ski for my alpine touring adventures, since this is what it is designed for. Have only had the opportunity to ski it once so far, and in-bounds. Junk was, per the regular ski folks, awful. I had a great time as the ski handled everything with relative ease. I tried to give it a good hard trench-cutting carve on the groom and no go. The ski went flopped out at tip and tail so then went straight. Mild to fairly hard carving is easily achieved. I look forward to giving these a go after a bit of a hike.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          3/24/2013
           
          4.0

          All Mountian Tool

          By brocket

          from Portland, Oregon

          About Me Expert

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Scratch Resistant
          • Smooth Ride

          Cons

          • Poor Flotation

          Best Uses

          • Telemarking

          Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

          Used for longer backcountry tours. Best suited for skiers who can ski anything and do not want to lug fat skis around. Sort of old school.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          3/19/2013
           
          4.0

          My go-to

          By Dave

          from Buffalo, NY

          About Me Advanced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Good Grip
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Telemarking

            Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

            I'm new to telemarking so I'm not an expert on equipment, but I really like these skis. I got them for Eastern hardpack, and they're working out well. At 181 cm and traditional camber I didn't expect these to be especially nimble, but I find them quite nimble enough. I've used them for lift-serve and day tours, and they've become my go-to ski.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            1/18/2013
             
            4.0

            Not Just For Ice

            By Old Man

            from NE Oregon

            About Me Advanced

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Good Carving Ability

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

                A good quiver of one ski, even in today's "fat world"

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                12/26/2012
                 
                5.0

                K2 Shuksan Skis 2012 by K2

                By teleski42

                from New England

                About Me Expert

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Good Grip

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Groomed Terrain
                  • Telemarking

                  Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

                  I wanted a ski that is specific for eastern machine made hard pack with a narrow waist that would hold, carve and handle cruising speed for telemark skiing. Light weight and stable. This is the one to add to the quiver.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  12/19/2012
                   
                  4.0

                  Solid crud buster

                  By gered

                  from VT

                  About Me Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Good Carving Ability

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Groomed Terrain
                    • Telemarking

                    Comments about K2 Shuksan Skis 2012:

                    light enough to tour but sturdy enough for a day on the icy east coast groomers. very nice.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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