K2 iKonic 80ti review 2018
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Not far from the tenors in the category in our selection of the best skis on the market, the iKonic 80ti from K2 comes away with honors. The reviewers were impressed by its agility and accessibility. lt’s remarkably easy to use and riders will get a handle on it immediately. The ski scores well for its comfort. The way it cushions the terrain is astonishing and the ski can be steered with very little physical engagement. Very docile, it responds to a touch, and turn entry in particular is very easy. The reviewers regretted a certain lack of character and responsiveness, however, especially noticeable in short turns. We recommend this model for intermediary to very good riders for cruising the pistes rather than carving out dashing big turns.
Review: Pros
- Easy turn entry
- Agile
- User-friendly
- Comfortable
- Cushions the terrain
- Requires little physical effort
- Great performance in long turns
Review: Cons
- A flexible ski, but with limited performance, especially in short turns
- Lacks character
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.2 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
A top-quality high-precision ski that stretches the boundaries on snowy mornings
Features of the iKonic 80ti
| Brand : | K2 |
| Model : | iKonic 80ti |
| Year : | 2018 |
| Family : | Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 177 cm |
| Tip size : | 129 mm |
| Waist size : | 80 mm |
| Tail size : | 108 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2017