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K2 Poacher Skis · 2023 · 184 cm
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The K2 Poacher Skis are perfect for skiers who love the park but also want to explore the whole mountain. They're ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers who enjoy a playful ride and want a ski that can handle jumps, rails, and varied terrain. If you're someone who values durability and versatility in a ski, the Poacher is a great match. However, if you're looking for a ski specifically for deep powder or high-speed carving, you might want to consider other options.
Why I recommend these
Durable and versatile
Lively and energetic
Great for park and all-mountain
Expert verdict
The K2 Poacher Skis are a dream for park enthusiasts and all-mountain adventurers alike. What I love most is their durability and versatility. Whether you're hitting jumps in the park or cruising down groomers, these skis deliver a lively and energetic feel thanks to their unique core design. The twin tip design makes switch riding a breeze, and the added stability is perfect for those looking to push their limits. While they might not be the best for deep powder or high-speed carving, they shine in almost every other scenario. If you're after a reliable, fun, and playful ski, the Poacher is a fantastic choice.
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The K2 Poacher is known as one of the most durable park skis out there. The core of this ski keeps it stable, solid, stiff, and ready to attack what challenges are going to be thrown its way. Known best as a versatile park ski, the Poacher is at home in the air, terrain park, halfpipe, and all around the mountain.
Key Features:
- All Terrain Twin Rocker – Equal extended rise at the tip and tail prevents snagging when riding switch and allows for added versatility and control.
- Double Barrel Core – It combines a denser fir wood core around the edges for power and impact resistance and a lighter-weight aspen wood core in the center for a livelier and energetic feel.
- Twintech Sidewalls – The ski has durable sidewalls that are specifically built to make the top edges more resistant to ski impact damage.
| Ski length (cm) | 184 cm |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Men's |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Ski type | All Mountain |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
| Tail profile | Twin tip |
| Tail width (mm) | 118 |
| Tip width (mm) | 124 |
| Turning radius (m) | 19 |
| Waist width (mm) | 96 |
| Terrain | Pipes, Park, All mountain |
| Core/Laminates | Double Barrel Core, Carbon, Wood |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
4.2/5
Hayden Wright owns this product
Who would LOVE the 2023 K2 Poachers? Any skier looking for a dialed ski for both in and outside the park. If you want a high-speed carver that's stable at speeds, these are not the skis for you. If you want a forgiving, playful ski that is just as fun outside the park as it is in the park, these... Read more
Ideal for
- These are a high end park ski
- Great for skiing around the resorts both in and out of the park
- Anyone looking for a more forgiving than stable at speeds skis
Not ideal for
- These are not stable at high speeds
- Not good in powder
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Hayden Wright
Ski Expert4.1/5
Chris Grant owns this product
This ski is one of my favorite park skis I have ever ridden. It is very stable on big landings, and backseat washouts just don’t happen. This ski is snappy with its carbon braided stringers and is very fun to butter and pop. As much energy as you can put into the ski, you get back out making Ollie’s and... Read more
Ideal for
- Park and pipe
- Great stability on jumps
- Quick and snappy
Not ideal for
- Not a powder ski
- Not a beginner ski
- Not a race ski
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Chris Grant
Ski Expert4.7/5
Zeke Hill owns this product
The K2 Poacher is an excellent one ski quiver for anyone who is in the terrain park daily but still wants to be able to keep up with their ski crew on the rest of the mountain. These skis are park/freestyle skis at their core, but they are so much more than that. They are obviously incredible on any terrain... Read more
Ideal for
- Full sidewall makes these super durable and stable
- Very nimble and fun to ski everywhere but especially in the park
- Insanely durable
Not ideal for
- Narrow waist width makes it sink in deeper powder
- Could have a bit better energy transfer groomers
- Might be too flexible for heavier/advanced high speed skiers
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Originally posted at k2snow.com on Aug 27, 2023They are perfect for all mtn
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Super sick skis, 1 issue
Originally posted at k2snow.com on May 11, 2018Definitely the best skis I ever had for park. Super poppy and reactive. Although I had an issue (and some of my friends with the same skis): The bindings were popping out of the skis easily, maybe a problem with the core or something, but I had to remount them a few times too much. :(
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