It’s commonly known and widely accepted that a high-90’s twin-tip is the best for freestyle performance, and the K2 Poacher Skis are no exception to this rule. Returning unchanged for the new season but for a unique graphic refresh, the Poacher resurfaces just as playful as ever before and enlists the expertise of several K2 technologies to achieve this. K2’s signature Carbon Boost braid leads the charge with an impossibly poppy and energetic feel that—when combined with a double-barrel wood core and TwinTech sidewalls—comes at no cost to longevity. The resulting construction is rather robust, and intentionally so, for such robustness adds an element of durability to a ski that undoubtedly requires it. When massive air stomps, countless rail slides, and late-night street sessions are on the menu, a highly impact-resistant exterior is a must. As a result, the Poacher becomes one of the stronger park performers in K2’s lineup and thus appeals to the fun-hoggin’ freestyler who, like his skis, prefers heavy-hitting park performance on the daily. When finished with a progressive rocker profile, a 96mm waist, and a twin-tip shape, the K2 Poacher Skis become one of the most highly coveted contenders in K2’s lineup, sought for their exquisitely creative feel and sold on their subtle dose of all-conditions expertise.