Is Salomon skis a good brand?
On the ski side, Salomon has a rich history in both alpine and backcountry travel, and their current collection is among the most complete on the market. Salomon’s flagship freeride/all-mountain design is their popular QST, which provides excellent floatation in a playful, responsive package.
Who makes Salomon skis?
Amer Sports
It was founded in 1947 by François Salomon in the heart of the French Alps and is a major brand in outdoor sports equipment. Salomon constitutes a part of Amer Sports, owned since 2019 by the Chinese group ANTA Sports with sister brands Wilson, Atomic, Sports Tracker, Suunto, Precor, Arc’teryx.
Where are K2 boots made?
Since 1962, we’ve been tinkering at the base of the Cascade Mountains in our home state of Washington. With first-class terrain at our disposal, we test products in the most extreme conditions with no shortage of fun.
Where are K2 skis made?
Made right here in Washington State, the USA K2 Alchemist Snowboard is built for experienced snowboarders looking for a quick, fast, and hyper-precise snowboard that will confidently perform anywhere you take it.
Is the Salomon Q98 a good ski?
That said, our tester enjoyed the ride. Salomon offer a huge range of skis this season as usual and the Q98 will probably not be the stand out of them. However, if you’re looking for a decent quality freeride ski that will perform predictably in all conditions you’ll probably like it.
What is the K2 annex 98 freeride ski?
Here’s K2’s own description of the Annex 98: “The Annex 98 freeride ski is designed for hard-charging skiers looking to shred top-to-bottom runs down the fall line, whether in-bounds or just outside the ropes.” Ok, so a directional, “hard-charging,” fall line-oriented ski that is light enough to handle some sidecountry & touring duties.
What boots should I wear with my K2 annex 98?
Boots / Bindings (DIN setting): Salomon X-Pro 120; Marker Griffon (DIN at 11) For the 14/15 season, K2 is bringing back their 98mm-underfoot Annex 98, so it was time to see where this directional ski fits in among the rest of the field.
How do the K2 annex 98 and K2 shreditor 102 compare?
To provide another point of reference, the K2 Shreditor 102 that Jason Hutchins reviewed has much softer tails than the Annex 98, but its shovels are very similarly soft. If you’ve read some of my other reviews, you know that this isn’t my favorite flex pattern.