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K2 Wayback 89 W – Tested model
Tested model

80–90 mm · 2026/27

K2 Wayback 89 W

61.36 of 100 points
RRP
650.00 €
Weight
1170 g
Weight per area
0.71 g/cm²
K2Zu K2

Quick verdict

The white ski impresses with its low weight. Its very soft tuning requires an active skiing style.

Test strengths

  • Weight score: 26.09/35 points
  • Anti-icing: 3.63/5 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Powder: 6.9/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 7.65/15 points
Total points
61.36 / 100
Total riding performance
31.65 / 60
Weight
1,170 g
Weight per area
0.71 g/cm²
RRP
650 €
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Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The white ski impresses with its low weight. Its very soft tuning requires an active skiing style.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Frauen
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
153, 160, 167 cm
Sidecut
12,00–8,80–10,67 cm
Tip
120.0 mm
Waist
88.0 mm
Tail
106.7 mm
Surface per ski
1639.05 cm²
Weight (measured)
1170 g
Weight per area
0.71 g/cm²
RRP
650.00 €
Euro per point
10.59 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight26.09 / 35
Anti-icing3.63 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total29.71 / 40
Performance on hard snow7.65 / 15
Performance in powder6.90 / 15
Performance in corn snow9.20 / 15
Performance in tracked snow7.90 / 15
Riding performance total31.65 / 60
Total points61.36 / 100
RRP / point10.59 € / point

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