Used K2 Skis
Conquering Deep Snow: K2 Dark Side Powder Skis (181cm)
If you live for the deepest days of winter, the K2 Dark Side is built to deliver maximum flotation and stability. Coming in at a commanding 181cm length, these dedicated powder skis feature a massive waist width designed to stay effortlessly on top of fresh, untouched snow packs. Engineered with a progressive powder rocker profile in the tips, they provide predictable, catch-free turn initiation in deep conditions, while the stiffer, flat tail offers solid stability when charging at higher speeds or stomping landings.
Whether you are hunting down hidden powder stashes at the resort or pairing them with touring bindings for deep backcountry exploration, the Dark Side is an absolute bulldozer in variable alpine snow.
Key Features
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Massive Powder Footprint: Optimized chassis dimensions built specifically to generate maximum lift and flotation in deep, heavy snow.
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Powder Rocker Profile: Generous tip rise allows the ski to automatically plane above the snow surface, reducing leg fatigue on long powder days.
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Stout Aspen and Paulownia Core: A lightweight but resilient wood core blend that dampens vibrations without making the skis feel sluggish.
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Flat, Supportive Tail: Provides excellent directional stability and control at high speeds compared to loose twin-tip profiles
K2 Dark Side 181cm Skis Flat Big Mountain Powder Twin Tip - USED
| Ski Width: | 128mm |
| Ski Ability Level: | Advanced |
| Ski Type: | Powder Ski |
| Ski Sidecut: | 156 / 128 / 144mm - [tip / underfoot / tail widths] |
| Ski Turn Radius: | 27m |
| Ski Rocker Type: | Rocker |
| Bindings: | N/A - Pre Mounted |
Condition Rating System
New | Like New | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor
All used products get a thorough inspection before being listed online. Used skis are given an overall rating based off the inspections listed below:
| Top Sheet: | Good - The skis are pre mounted but beyond that some wear along the tip and tail very minor. Looks new otherwise. |
| Base: | Good - Look almost brand new; few scratches here and there |
| Edge: | Very Good - Has a lot of life left along with no major wear or marks. |
Other Important notes
Utah Ski Gear was established in 2011 and we believe that skiing is for everyone. Helping our customers find the right equipment to get them and their families skiing is our passion. We understand price can be the biggest deterrent and because of this we offer new and used skis on a budget. For the more experienced skier looking for advanced gear, we offer hard-to-find accessories like specialized tuning equipment and high-performance skis. Customers preferring maximum comfort while skiing can find electric boot heaters, such as Hotronic FootWarmers.
These skis have received a tune from Utah SKI Gear which includes:
- Bindings, Topsheet, Base, and Edges inspected
- Base Grind and Wax
- Edges Sharpened
- De-tune of the tip and tail
All our photos for this product are professionally taken in-house and are of the actual product you will receive. Please review photos carefully to see the condition of used gear. If you have any questions about the condition please contact us. This ski was photographed and listed by Kaelyn at Utah Ski Gear.