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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2024 – 100 mm+, Unisex, 3 out of 5 stars
K2 Wayback 106 – Tested model
Tested model

100 mm+ · 2024/25

K2 Wayback 106

57.07 of 85 points
RRP
750.00 €
Weight
1404 g
Weight per area
0.7 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

Der Wayback 106 von K2 Skis

Test strengths

  • Weight score: 11.4/15 points
  • Tracked snow: 14.5/20 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Powder: 18.5/30 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 9.5/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
57.07 / 85
Total riding performance
42.5 / 65
Weight
1,404 g
Weight per area
0.7 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 2024 · Gastein

Verdict

Der Wayback 106 von K2 Skis

Technical data

Test class
100 mm+
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2024
Model year
2025
Lengths
165, 172, 179 cm
Sidecut
13,2–10,5–11,9 cm
Tip
132.0 mm
Waist
105.0 mm
Tail
119.0 mm
Surface per ski
1996.60 cm²
Weight (measured)
1404 g
Weight per area
0.70 g/cm²
RRP
750.00 €
Euro per point
13.14 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight11.40 / 15
Anti-icing3.17 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total14.57 / 20
Performance on hard snow9.50 / 15
Performance in powder18.50 / 30
Performance in corn snowConditions were not given during the test
Performance in tracked snow14.50 / 20
Riding performance total42.50 / 65
Total points57.07 / 85
RRP / point13.14 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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