K2 Crescendo Ski - 2026 One Color, 186cm

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I brought the Crescendo out on a storm day and it felt like cheating. At 132 underfoot, it planes instantly in blower powder, but it doesn’t get sloppy when I point it out onto tracked snow. The mix of carbon and wood keeps it lively yet damp—I never felt like I had to fight the ski even when it got fast and deep.""Who It’s ForAdvanced to Expert Powder Hunters:For skiers who chase storms, lap trees, and want maximum float in the deepest snow. Best for confident riders who like stability at speed but still want something agile enough for quick pivots and slashes in powder fields. What It’s ForPowder Days and Big-Mountain Lines:A true powder tool built for deep resort days and sidecountry missions. With a 132mm waist, rockered tip and tail, and medium-radius sidecut, it thrives in bottomless snow, steep bowls, and playful natural features. Why We Like ItMega Float, Stability, and Playful Energy:The Crescendo balances its fat dimensions with a light aspen/paulownia core, making it easier to maneuver than its size suggests. Carbon Spectral Braid and fiberglass laminates add backbone for control when speeds pick up, while camber underfoot ensures bite when transitioning back to firmer snow. It’s that rare ski that feels like a surfboard in powder but won’t fold on the runout."

Price: $799.95 from Backcountry