K2 Speed Charger review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Already tested last year, the Speed Charger from K2 does not seem to have changed much.
The Speed Charger's behaviour is sound, with a very progressive flex. It is particularly effective in large curves with the DNA of a giant ski.
The ski is incisive, gripping, and solid in curves; it loops very well the ends of curves. The boost is correct without being destabilising. You feel confident, even at high speed. This is a ski that is progressive and docile in its programme.
It is a sporty ski, resolutely aimed towards speed and large curves. It is less comfortable in small curves where it requires commitment.
A little too technical and physical for this category, the Speed Charger from K2 would have been more comfortable in Proskilab's "performance piste" category. It is nevertheless a good choice for good to excellent skiers, who want a typical "giant" ski to fly down the slopes in big curves.
Review: Pros
- Likes speed
- Sound behaviour
- Relative versatility
- Incisive
- Excellent behaviour in wide turns
- Docile ski
- Stability and grip
- Progressive flex
Review: Cons
- Sporty ski that requires a certain technical and physical level
- More demanding in small curves
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.1 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.9 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
It benefits from a longer radius for greater stability and power at high speed. It's designed to go for it at high speed, thanks to the Full Rox construction and the Carbon Grid fibre.
Features of the Speed Charger
Brand : | K2 |
Model : | Speed Charger |
Year : | 2020 |
Family : | Cruisers |
Size tested : | 175 cm |
Tip size : | 125 mm |
Waist size : | 72 mm |
Tail size : | 99 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | 18 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019