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Additional Information about K2 Force 2012 Skis |
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The K2 Force has unbridled manoeuvrability, yet it holds true mid-carve and provides confidence to skiers linking their first perfectly carved turns together. A forgiving flex with Catch-Free Rocker makes learning to ski easier than ever. All this combined with a modest price tag leave no excuse not to get out there and give it a go.
The A.M.P. Series cover the broadest range of snow conditions. These skis include technologies and binding systems designed to quiet the ride and maximize control. Each ski is designed with the ‘perfect turn’ in mind, so the construction, shape and profile is specifically engineered to match the skier type and condition and results in more perfect turns with less effort every time you hit the slopes.
Features:
Core: Composite cores are extremely lightweight and adds to the manoeuvrability of the ski with a forgiving flex profile focused on ease and fun piste skiing.
Glass Web: Enveloping the Mod structure in a secondary glass weave for additional torsional rigidity this provides a more forgiving and versatile version of the Carbon Web
M3 Plate: New for this year is a completely redesigned M3 plate that is lower, lighter and wider for a more effective transfer of power from the boot to the ski for better control and confidence.
Mod Technology: high-Performance Suspension System Mod functions by absorbing vibrations and impact loads along the entire ski, providing stronger edge-hold and a higher degree of power and control. Mod is a secondary core that flexes and moves on top of the primary core, allowing the overall ski flex to be unaffected. The optimum location and thickness of mass differs from men to women. The men’s Mod structure is more X-Shaped, distributing mass to the perimeter for increased edge-hold. The thickest part of the Mod structure in the fore body includes a new technology window.
Cap Construction: Durable and lightweight ‘cap’ skis are built by a sophisticated moulding process that envelopes the core and internal materials with the top layer of the ski. Used throughout the K2 ski line, cap constructions can be assembled with a variety of different cores. These variations, such as glass and/or metal material are the determining factors of the skis performance.
Catch-Free Rocker: Designed for developing skiers. This elevated tip and tail assures effortless turn initiation at slow speeds, stability throughout the turn, and ease of release for added confidence and control.
Torsion Box: This construction method is the foundation for the widest range of skis designed by K2. It is a crisscross of fibres that are woven diagonal around a rectangular core. This construction method allows the skis to share the common traits of ease, forgiveness, responsiveness, and energy.
SPECIFICATION:
Specification: 118/74/103
Performance: Groomed 75% / Ungroomed 25%
Radius: 17m at 174cm
Construction: Torsion Box / Pu Cap
Core: Composite Core
Bindings: Marker M3 10.0
Our Opinion:
A great first ski, or ideally suited to those who are not looking for an aggressive carver the composite core and cap construction means that this ski is soft and lightweight, allowing the skier to make the occasional mistake. The catch free rocker means that this ski is easy to turn and the torsion box design allows the ski to be quick and responsive, whilst still remaining forgiving.
Is this for me?:
Ideal for the older skier who will be looking for a more relaxed skiing style, or for beginners who are looking to purchase their first pair of skis. This ski will suit all those who want a fun, dynamic and easy to ski on ski that will help them progress in their style and confidence.
Here is a handy reference chart to give you an indication of your correct ski size. Remember that this chart is just a starting guide. If you have rented a ski length recently and found that this suited you, do NOT be afraid to select that size if it differs from the above - Length is a personal thing!
This should be enough to help direct you to the ski for you, but if you need more help just contact us here at Edge & Wax.
Next we need to adjust the length to match your ability:
Decide on your ski level using the above chart, and then make the following adjustments:
REMEMBER! This chart is just a starting guide. If you have rented a ski length recently and found that this suited you, do NOT be afraid to select that size if it differs from the above - Length is a personal thing!
 Edge & Wax offer a range of shipping options for UK and international customers. Our post & packaging charges are based on order value for UK orders, and on weight for International orders. Here are our key services: UK STANDARD SHIPPING - £3.50 (Free over £50) This is normally a 3-5 WORKING day service except skis – see below. Please note that during peak periods of the ski season, this can be 5-7 WORKING days. This service is ideal for those not in a hurry to receive their order
UK PRIORITY SHIPPING – Additional £5.00 This is a priority picking and packing service. For items order before 12:30pm which are in stock we will send on a next WORKING day Royal Mail or courier service. This means it does NOT include Saturday/Sunday. If you require a Saturday delivery please contact us for a quotation
SKIS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DELIVERY TIMES Free Standard Shipping – 5-7 WORKING Days from receipt of set-up data
Priority Shipping (+£5.00) – 3 WORKING Days from receipt of set-up data
International Shipping – 7-10 WORKING Days from receipt of set-up data
We do not offer a next day service on skis, because we manually wax the skis fully by hand and set the bindings up prior to shipping. An email is automatically sent to the email address you enter when ordering, we cannot set skis up until we receive your reply to this email. You CAN add priority shipping to a ski order, this will move you into a priority position in the workshop for waxing and setup (Once we have your data) but is not a next day service. Here is our shipping table to give an indication of our packing and postage charges. If you have any queries about shipping charges please contact us before placing your order so that we can answer your questions. Please note that shipping charges are subject to change on oversized objects and for shipments to certain international locations due to courier restrictions UK DOMESTIC SHIPPING
(normally 3-5 working days on in stock items) (Please note skis sometimes take a little longer due to set-up/waxing,) Select PRIORITY shipping if you need your items/skis faster | Up to £50.00 | £50.01 And Over | Priority Packing/Shipping
(Next working day service APART from skis*) | | England And Scotland (Not Scottish Highlands) | £3.50 | FREE | Additional £5.00 ** | | Wales | £3.50 | FREE | Additional £5.00 ** | | Other UK Areas (Channel Islands See Below) | Up to 500G | Up to 2KG | Over 2KG | | Isle Of Man | £3.50 | £6.00 | £25.00 | | Northern Ireland | £3.50 | £6.00 | £25.00 | | Scotland – Highlands and Northern Scotland | £3.50 | £6.00 | £25.00 | INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OPTIONS
(normally 7-10 days depending on location)
Shipping up to 2KG is NOT insured. To add insured shipping
please select the “priority shipping” option | Up to 500G | Up to 2KG | Over 2KG | | Albania (AL) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Algeria (DZ) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Andorra (AD) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Argentina (AR) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Armenia (AM) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Australia (AU) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Austria (AT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Belgium (BE) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | B.F.P.O | £2.50 | £3.50 | CALL | | Bolivia (BO) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Bosnia-Herzegovina (BA) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Brazil (BR) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Bulgaria (BG) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Canada (CA) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Chile (CL) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | China R.O.C (CN) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Croatia (HR) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Cyprus (CY) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Czech Republic (CZ) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Denmark (DK) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Egypt (EG) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Estonia (EE) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Falkland Islands (FK) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Finland (FI) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | France (FR) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Georgia (Republic Of) (GE) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Germany (DE) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Gibraltar (GI) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Greece (GR) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Greenland (GL) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Guernsey (GU) | £5.00 | £12.00 | £25.00 | | Hong Kong (HK) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Hungary (HU) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Iceland (IS) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Ireland (IE) | £5.00 | £12.00 | £25.00 | | Italy (IT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Japan (JP) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Jersey (JE) | £5.00 | £12.00 | £25.00 | | Latvia (LV) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Liechtenstein (LI) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Lithuania (LT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Luxembourg (LU) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Macedonia (Republic Of) (MK) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Malta (MT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Monaco (France) (MC) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Netherlands (NL) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | New Zealand (NZ) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Niue (New Zealand) (NU) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Norway (NO) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Paraguay (PY) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Poland (PL) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Portugal (PT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Romania () | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Russia (RU) | contact us | contact us | contact us | | Saudi Arabia (SA) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Serbia-Montenegro (YU) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Slovakia (SK) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Slovenia (SI) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | South Africa (ZA) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Spain (ES) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Sweden (SE) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Switzerland (CH) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Taiwan (TW) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Turkey (TR) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Ukraine (UA) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | United Arab Emirates U.A.E (AE) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | United States of America (US) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Uruguay | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | We cannot guarantee that we will accept any orders from countries outside of the UK and those countries mentioned above.
* Skis are sent to our workshop prior to shipping for correct set-up, waxing and packing, therefore we cannot offer a next day service on skis. Priority shipping does however move your order to the front of the workshop queue for priority set-up.
** Not Available to Scottish Highlands & Islands  Please Note: Priority shipping orders need to be received by 13:30pm Monday-Thursday for a next working day delivery on in stock items. For skis this is 10am to allow us time to wax and pack your skis. Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday using priority shipping will be shipped on the following Monday. Our couriers and Royal Mail do NOT collect from us on Saturday or Sunday. For a Saturday delivery please contact us.
 Snowpulse bags, due to the nature of the gas cannister in this system, we cannot ship internationally at our standard pricing, as a dangerous goods agent is required to prepare the shipment. In these cases we will contact you with a revised cost before proceeding with the order.
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Ski Buying Guide
There is a lot of information on the web, in magazines, and from friends on how to choose the right skis, and of course the correct length.
We were there once, buying our first pair. It's a big investment, but the payback if you choose the right skis is amazing; retail skis are superior to rental skis, only you have used them so they will last a lot longer, and you can also gain valuable ski time on the mountain not having to get into the ski and boot rental queue.
We have broken our guide into two sections - Skis 101, a breakdown of what a ski actually is, all the geeky words used, and what they really mean to you. And then we have the Ski Buyers Guide below, to help guide you through your ski purchase.
We hope you find both of these guides useful, and remember, we are only a phone-call, email or short trip away if you need further advice on your purchase. If you are buying skis, we are here to help!
Buying Skis
Step 1 - Which Type Of Ski?
The first step in buying your own skis, is to work out the type of skier you are and the skier you want to be.
Skis come in a variety of types. Here are the key ones:
Piste Skis - These are suited to skiing on piste, in good snow conditions. Some models use technology direct from the racing scene. Piste skis are great carving skis. Piste skis may struggle a little when skiing in less perfect conditions, and also if you wish to go off-piste.
All Mountain Skis (Or All Condition Skis) - These skis allow you to ski in a variety of snow conditions. So whether it is icy or slushy, an all-conditions ski will perform better than a piste ski. There is sometimes a loss of carving ability, but the modern all-conditions skis such as Volkl AC skis and Attiva women's skis have the latest technology to maintain carving ability.
Back Country Skis - These skis are for venturing out of bounds, hiking all over the mountain. They will remain versatile enough to ski the whole mountain, and also be lighter than normal to make it easier to carry them or travel uphill with them. Normally these are supplied without bindings, and you select an appropriate binding to suit your needs (See our Ski 101 section)
Off-Piste Skis (Or free ride, powder skis) - These skis are designed for skiing in powder and off-piste conditions. They will generally be wider to help with floating in the snow, and be a little more forgiving to give you more feel in powder and to absorb impacts from jumping/landing.
Which Length Of Ski Do I need?
You know the type of ski you want, you now know what each brand. Now you just need to work out the correct length.
This chart is to give you a rough indication of size. Height is not the main factor with modern carving skis; weight and ability are the two key things to consider. You can contact us any time for advice on ski lengths.
If you are between sizes, a shorter ski will give you shorter turns and a longer ski will be a little faster. If you are comparing to old non-carving skis you will see modern skis tend to be used in shorter lengths.
If you are buying a piste ski this chart should be accurate, if you are looking at an all-conditions ski, and again are between sizes, we suggest the lower of the two lengths. If you are a female skier, also choose the shorter length
Next, adjust the length to match your ability:
Decide on your ski level using the above chart, and then make the following adjustments:
REMEMBER! This chart is just a starting guide. If you have rented a ski length recently and found that this suited you, do NOT be afraid to select that size if it differs from the above - Length is a personal thing!
This should be enough to help direct you to the ski for you, but if you need more help just contact us here at Edge & Wax.
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