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K2 Speed Charger review 2018
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Slightly disappointing performance-wise (unfortunately tested too short), the K2 Speed Charger is still a ski that the PROSKILAB™ reviewers enjoyed immensely, as it's both extremely consistent and accessible. It’s happy in all circumstances at reasonable speeds, easily alternating between skids and carves in all types of turn. Turn initiation is simple and you just need to lean a little for effortless carving. Unfortunately, the ski loses its qualities when pushed to its limits at very high speed and on hard pack, where tail pressure is less incisive. The Speed Charger is an excellent choice for intermediary to good riders who want a ski that’s nimble, user-friendly and versatile, without necessarily wanting an ultra-athletic ski. We advise medium-build riders to go for the next size up.
Review: Pros
- Very accessible and user-friendly overall
- Easy and intuitive turn initiation
- Can handle all radius turns
- Good skid turn performance
- Good overall behavior up to medium speeds
Review: Cons
- Tested a bit short (168 cm)
- Slight lack of performance
- Lacks tail grip at high speed on hard pack
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
A stable and powerful ski, with a long-turn radius for speed freaks
Features of the Speed Charger
| Brand : | K2 |
| Model : | Speed Charger |
| Year : | 2018 |
| Family : | Carvers |
| Size tested : | 168 cm |
| Tip size : | 120 mm |
| Waist size : | 72 mm |
| Tail size : | 100 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2017