Vail<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBefore you hop on a pair of 2022-2023 K2 skis, it’s pretty easy to see that the brand is investing heavily in freeride. Specific updates and new models across the collection aim to build a ski for every type of all-mountain and freeride skier. Oh, and the new gear is some of the best looking on the market. Because who needs more black and red ski boots? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The headliner? Dispatch. It’s a family of lightweight freeride touring skis and boots designed to help advanced to expert skiers maximize their human-powered adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Built with 14 ingredients, the new Dispatch 101, 110, and 120 skis feature one of the wildest constructions in the industry. These skis contain a “hex beam” of shaped titanal (for power and stability) over a second sheet of metal directly above the base material (for durability). Vibration-absorbing material (“Vibradeck”) underfoot improves the suspension of the tech bindings that skiers will mount on their Dispatches. Burly sidewalls, carbon, zero fiberglass, light weights, and a “steadfast” base material (which K2 claims holds wax 90% longer than traditional material) also highlight the new build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did we say lightweight? The Dispatches weigh-in at numbers that are surprising for skis with two sheets of metal. The range covers 1650 grams\/ski to 1800 grams\/ski. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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