2022 K2 Reckoner 92 Alliance

The 2022 K2 Reckoner 92 Alliance is a fantastic ski for the tweener ladies out there who are either falling in between a junior and adult ski, and those skiers who are looking for something playful and flexible for a combination of all-mountain and freestyle skiing. Available in sizes 149, 159, and 169, these skis are built with an aspen veneer wood core. And that’s about it. There’s a cap construction in play here, so these skis are pretty snappy and quite strong, holding up to some serious use from more park and pipe-oriented skiers that put their skis through their paces. The most impactful part of this ski is the dramatic rocker profile that not only puts a lot of positive camber underfoot for energy and snap, but also has pretty long rocker in the tips and tails for playfulness, flotation, and switch-skiing prowess. It’s a twin tip that also skis like an energetic all-mountain ski, and the value of this setup is simply off the charts. Whether you use these skis exclusively in the terrain park working on your tricks, or never set foot in the park at all, these skis have the versatility and well-roundedness to satisfy a wide range of skiers and skier types.

Carly Monahan was on the 159, and since these skis do break on the 10’s, she was caught a bit in-between. “Skis true to size. I personally would stick with the 159 vs a 169, but it did feel a little too short trying to push it in big arcing turns.” If you’re in the market for these, and are growing, as we think is a bit of an intention behind the sizing, the bigger size will likely be a better choice. You can also go up to the 179 in the men’s version (same build, different graphic) if you’re in the market for a longer length in this ski. Playfulness and forgiveness take home the top scores of 5 out of 5 for Carly with these skis, and 4’s were given for quickness, maneuverability, versatility, and overall impression, giving us the impression that these skis are quite capable of punching above their level. “Playful and forgiving, this ski definitely is made for skiers who want to ski a variety of terrain, in a variety of conditions. I would expect a freeride oriented skier to really enjoy this ski. Would be good for smaller, lighter weight skiers. Not for someone who wants to carve turns and solely ski directionally on-piste.” I think that’s exactly what K2 was going for in this scenario, and Carly captures it perfectly.

Catherine Ferguson was also on the 159, noting that it’s on the short side, and she’d be a better candidate to size up to the 169 versus Carly. Another part of the sizing span is that they make less skis, keeping the cost down and the value up. At $299, we’re looking at real value here, and if you have to ski something a bit long or a bit short, well, that’s just the way it’s going to be. Catherine scored the ski 5’s out of 5 for stability, quickness, maneuverability, torsional stiffness, and edge hold. Pretty impressive skis for her, and she indicates as such in her quote: “I underestimated these! Small playful skis but also rip!” We’re generally pretty big fans of when skis impress in this regard, and these are no different.

Overwhelmingly positive, our testers really managed to get a lot out of the Reckoner 92 Alliance. Snappy, energetic, and a whole lot of fun, these skis have the build, shape, and profile to take tweener skiers to the next level and beyond. Based on our testers and their experience with the skis, even if you’re already at that level, you can still enjoy the Reckoner 92 Alliance.