As one of the most sought after touring skis in the K2 lineup, it comes as no surprise that the K2 Wayback 106 Skis are back by popular demand and will return unchanged for the new season. With a mid-fat waist and a lightweight core, the Wayback 106 officially stakes its claim as the widest and most weight-conscious performer in the series and thus becomes the one to beat when the snow gets soft and the conditions are deep. In tipping the scales at 1,475 grams per ski, the Wayback 106 falls on the heavier end of the Wayback line but, at 106mm underfoot, that extra weight is to be expected. Nonetheless, 1,475 grams remains impossibly lightweight for a carbon-powered ski that—when combined with K2’s touring-specific Titanal Spine—features an added dose of metal in its build. As a result, the Wayback 106 remains forgiving and intuitive on both the downhill and the climb but can be pushed into a more aggressive realm given its lower weight. Thus, the K2 Wayback 106 Skis appeal to a wider range of skiers seeking an impeccable balance between soft snow fluidity and all-mountain esteem.