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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2023 – 100 mm+, Unisex, 2 out of 5 stars
K2 SKIS Wayback 106 – Tested model
Tested model

100 mm+ · 2023/24

K2 SKIS Wayback 106

61.29 of 85 points
RRP
750.00 €
Weight
1525 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The Wayback 106 from K2 Skis scores

Test strengths

  • Anti-icing: 4.33/5 points
  • Weight score: 12.8/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Powder: 19.83/30 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 10/15 points
Total points
61.29 / 85
Total riding performance
44.16 / 65
Weight
1,525 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
RRP
750 €
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Not all snow conditions could be rated. Maximum scores refer only to the conditions actually assessed.

Test year 2023 · Gastein

Verdict

The Wayback 106 from K2 Skis scores

Technical data

Test class
100 mm+
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2023
Model year
2024
Lengths
165, 172, 179, 186 cm
Sidecut
132–106–121 cm
Tip
132.0 mm
Waist
106.0 mm
Tail
121.0 mm
Surface per ski
2083.98 cm²
Weight (measured)
1525 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
RRP
750.00 €
Euro per point
12.24 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight12.80 / 15
Anti-icing4.33 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total17.13 / 20
Performance on hard snow10.00 / 15
Performance in powder19.83 / 30
Performance in corn snowConditions were not given during the test
Performance in tracked snow14.33 / 20
Riding performance total44.16 / 65
Total points61.29 / 85
RRP / point12.24 € / point

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