K2 Reckoner 102 112 122 Thread

[cydwhit]

I'd agree with the 112 over the 122 for almost all conditions. Was not a huge fan of the 122 and am a little unsure of its place in the line. Previously, the Catamaran was a unique, really fun pow ski. It wasn't really versatile, but there also wasn't much else on the market that felt like it. The 122 feels, to me, like more of a return to the fat, heavy, floppy K2 pow skis of old. Which, like, plenty of people loved the Petitor, but also there are plenty of Petitor-like skis on the market that are better than the 122 now. I felt like the 122 was soft enough that it's hard to keep a handle on going fast in variable snow, and didn't even feel that great at higher speeds in pow, but not soft enough that it's a super fun goof around ski like the Hellbent was. Maybe that changes when you bump up to the 190+ 122? But that's an even heavier ski, and the 184 already felt a bit sluggish to me in tight terrain.

112 is phenomenal, could make it my DD in a heartbeat, and wouldn't mind touring on it either. I wish the 122 existed but they'd made like a 1800 g Catamaran or something as well. That ski was really cool, I'll miss it.

[kc_7777]

Oops ya now that I look at that pic again the Mushroom ski looks narrower.

Glad to hear the 112 is phenomenal! I had previously bought some 2020 K2 Catamarans in March for $350CDN. But then saw the 2021 K2 Reckoner 112s at Corbetts for $450CDN, so I sold the Cats for what I paid. The Catamarans would have been really fun, on deep days, but less versatile. And I do have other good (more versatile) inbound pow skis..... Dynastar Protos and Rustler 11s.

I think the 112 will get lots more use next year (vs Catamarans) ....I’m spending way more time on 104mm-112mm skis than 120mm (used to ski 122mm Faction Candides every day). Probably its cause as Baker was not available to me this past sesaon, and at Whistler, with the much more varied conditions, the 112mm will be better/useful/more versatile.

Still contemplating whether I should add a 102....$419CDN is taunting me.

[AEV]

https://youtu.be/CgCwN8zpjsY

Mixed bag spring conditions on the 112
Showcases some of its nimbleness and versatility of turn shapes in changing conditions. Gotta say my legs were burning at the bottom for sure .

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Am I right to assume those conditions were a little chunky?

How stable would the 184 R112 be compared to a 187 Menace 98?

[SirVicSmasher]

Am I right to assume those conditions were a little chunky?

How stable would the 184 R112 be compared to a 187 Menace 98?

Manky

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[muted reborn]

I wasn’t expecting to see Geoff McFetridge designed skis ever, and I’m kinda blown away to learn he is a skier and on top of that a tele skier. He didn’t lose his Canadian roots moving to LA I guess?

I don’t think this ski is for me so I’m going to have to buy a K2 shirt he made instead.

If anyone beats this ski to shit and wants to sell for cheap down the line, PM me I’ll buy it.

[muted reborn]

every L shirt or sweatshirt he designed for K2 is sold out, fackkk.

[kc_7777]

My sidecountry quiver used to be
a pair of 2019 R11s with Shifts. I sold those R11s and got 2021 Rustler 11s with Pivot 15s. R11s with Pivots are a great inbounds set up.

Considering putting Fritschi Tectons or Shifts or CAST on the Reckoners 112s?

Would be a pretty fun 50/50 sidecountry setup?

Leaning Shift or CAST as I could ski my alpine boots.

[AEvospace]

Would be a pretty fun 50/50 sidecountry setup?

That does seem fun.

[Upper]

They do seem fun, I need to get closer..... These are the next ups:

[kc_7777]

They do seem fun, I need to get closer..... These are the next ups:

Nice.

Where does a guy source some K2 Pontoons? Just asking.

[kc_7777]

Was weighing skis today.

FYI the weight for the 2021 177cm K2 Reckoner 112 was 1,915gm and 1,938gm.

So approx ~1,925gm per ski.

I measure with a flexible tape laying flat “along the entire base” …was just under 179cm.

Haven’t decided whether to put STHs or CAST/Pivot on my Reckoners.

[sk8rat6587]

Interesting, I haven't weighed mine, but my 184 measure just a hair under 184.

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[volklpowdermaniac]

Anyone skied both the 184 and 191 of the 112, SVS gave me his thiughts, I’ll keep them quiet for now to avoid bias - these are gonna replace a 189 automatic 109 as my fun, whatever skis when I’m trying to give the legs a break. The 189 automatics almost certainly measure/ski short and K2 has always measured long, but a little concerned about drop from 189 to 184, especially because the reckoner had a more forward mount (-5.5 vs I think the automatic is around -8 ish)….it would be in quiver with a 190 big powder stick, 184 mantra 102, 186 AB bodacious, and 188 dynafit beast (touring setup)….

[sk8rat6587]

I haven't skied my 184 yet, but it's definitely on the lighter side and will have more tail rocker than the automatic (possibly more up front as well). I had automatics in a 182 and just holding these they don't feel like they'll be any more cumbersome. With that said, the ski essentials main reviewer seemed to really like the 112 when he tested the 184 length and he's about my size, but then ended up buying the 177 as a fun ski to mess around on lighter days and in tight trees.

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[kc_7777]

You can see that my 2021 Geoff McFetridge “177cm” K2 Reckoner 112s measure pretty close to my 180cm Ripstick 96 Black Editions (really a 178.5cm), my 179cm Nordica E104s (a true 179cm), and are slightly shorter than my 180cm Rustler 11s (a true 180cm).

Recommended mount on the Reckoners is -5.5cm… though I’m thinking of going back a cm. The Blister guys tried them back -1cm (-6.5) to -2cm (-7.5) and it still felt good.

My binding plan for the Reckoner 112s keeps changing .....Pivot/CAST or STH? I have bit of time until the CAST is shipping. I can see these being such a fun everyday ski that I will want to use them inbounds a lot….which has me leaning STH.

Here is a (relative size) reference pic (L to R):

180cm (178.5) Elan Ripstick 96 Black (-6.5)
179cm (179) Nordica Enforcer 104 (-6.3)
177cm (178.5) K2 Reckoner 112
180cm (180) Rustler 11 112 (-6.7)

What’s interesting to me in this pic is how similar in size the E104 (135-104-124) looks vs the Reckoner 112 (136-112-127) and the Rustler 11 (140-112-132). I skied many days on the E104 last season, in lieu of the R11 and now I know why. Didn’t realize they were so similar. Probably only need two of the three skis (E104, Reckoner, R11).

[SirVicSmasher]

Just buy the 184 u pussy .
Much better skiers are on the 184.
Cope

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[volklpowdermaniac]

Just buy the 184 u pussy .
Much better skiers are on the 184.
Cope

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Hahaha. I am a grade a grade A pussy.

[L8APX]

Mounted and skied the 112’s today and they way exceeded my expectations for standard cord work. Lots of edge hold, fun, fun, fun. Can’t wait to ski them in good snow. The slide in perfect between the MB108 and MB116’s

[SirVicSmasher]

Mounted and skied the 112’s today and they way exceeded my expectations for standard cord work. Lots of edge hold, fun, fun, fun. Can’t wait to ski them in good snow. The slide in perfect between the MB108 and MB116’s

I think those other two are gonna collect dust

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[L8APX]

I think those other two are gonna collect dust

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No doubt, but I hope I still love the MB’s as the 116’s are my pow tour skis and the 108’s are my variable conditions suck days. I also have a MB106 for less pow tours. I guess you could say I am all in on the newer stuff from K2. Over the last 15-20 years I have skied a bunch of skis and the only non K2’s in my quiver are a pair of lotus 138s

[SirVicSmasher]

No doubt, but I hope I still love the MB’s as the 116’s are my pow tour skis and the 108’s are my variable conditions suck days. I also have a MB106 for less pow tours. I guess you could say I am all in on the newer stuff from K2. Over the last 15-20 years I have skied a bunch of skis and the only non K2’s in my quiver are a pair of lotus 138s

What's the deal with the 106? I know they're green and made here and spendy trying to figure out how they compare to the 99s and 108s

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[L8APX]

What's the deal with the 106? I know they're green and made here and spendy trying to figure out how they compare to the 99s and 108s

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MB 106’s are a lighter / quicker / crisper MB108ti. They made a run of 50 at dps like made in USA prices. I like them a lot, honestly makes me wish K2 could figure out how to mass produce a sub $1,000 USA series. All in all the are clean, the build quality is way better than dps has ever been, they remind me of my old stockli Schmidt Pros from like 2005 on finish. And they rip.

[SirVicSmasher]

Bump for the 122s .having an extreme amount of fun on them lately

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[L8APX]

From the 22/23 future

[SirVicSmasher]

From the 22/23 future

I think I just threw up in my mouth

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