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K2 Endless Luv review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Endless Luv is a great surprise from K2. The ski was very popular among the PROSKILAB testers, who called it "easy, simple, and comfortable." As is often the case with K2, the ski stands out for its even flex, adaptability, and perfect blend of performance, comfort, and accessibility.
The ski is "very easy to handle,” exceptionally calm and confidence-inspiring, and accessible to low-level skiers. The ski is very smooth, can easily absorb changes in terrain, and requires little effort. On top of that, it is very fluid and super fun in soft snow.
The Endless Luv is also perfectly capable of going into high gear when skiers want to push the ski a bit. Performance is very good for this category. Turn initiation, edge grip, and turn quality are excellent, although not quite up to the standard of the Dynastar. On the other hand, the rebound at the end of the turn is not very dynamic.
The combination of performance and accessibility makes it a really enjoyable ski that will help skiers progress to the next level.
The Endless Luv is the perfect ski for intermediate skiers who want to progress with confidence, or for good skiers looking for a very calm and comfortable ski.
Review: Pros
- Very smooth
- Accessible
- Good performance
- Requires little effort
- Uniform
- Edge grip
- Great ski for learning
Review: Cons
- Not much rebound at the end of the turn
- Lacks character compared to some of its rivals
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
Designed for skiers who dream of wide open spaces but also need a ski that weaves through trees and obstacles with ease, the Endless Luv provides endless options for exploring all the resort has to offer. We have completely redesigned the skis in the LUV line, incorporating carbon, poplar, and fir in the core. With input from our testers and R&D team (K2 Alliance), we moved the traditional binding mount point and sidecut center forward, creating a perfect balance for skiing in all conditions.
Features of the Endless Luv
| Brand : | K2 |
| Model : | Endless Luv |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Family : | Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 163 cm |
| Tip size : | 125 mm |
| Waist size : | 80 mm |
| Tail size : | 107 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 15 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018