And apologies for getting this done in January, but for good reason… Fast forward to now.
We have a second gen of the Reckoner 102, and K2 heard the sad stories.
Shape/Flex/Construction:
When compared to the old model, not much is notable in terms of shape and flex.
The 24/25 keeps the same 134-102-127 with a casual hybrid camber-rocker profile from the old model.
I didnt notice the weight difference, these are still incredibly nimble and agile.
On Snow:
Over 100mm with a detune on a groomer, DON’T TELL RICKETY.
That said, it is better suited for moderate off piste conditions and moderate sized drops.
Even the Reckoner has bigger mid-wide choices better suited for a pow day.
Park/Jibbing:
SSV Sunset on the left, Rabbit Hill Rainbow on the right.
God Damn this ski is as fun as it looks on IG.
Its a fun ski, and hits the happy medium of tech vs swerve.
For rails its light and poppy.
Spinning on is easy to get the snap and bring the skis around.
The swingweight continues to swaps as it is easy to throw and the ski responds well to edge control.
Be on your feet.
This strategy applies to jumps as well.
Its super easy to bring the skis where they need to be to get the grab.
Durability:
The part we have all been waiting for….. How does the new Reckoner hold up?
Can confirm, it is better than the old Reckoners.
More than that, they have a bright future ahead of them.
For the sake of the review I tried to stay consistent with which ski was on which foot.
I am decently balanced with which foot is forward on rails, but still favor my right foot.
I think I counted 5 edge cracks underfoot throughout all 4 edges.
I haven’t blown them up, and there is yet to be any delam.
I think durability is on par with most park skis in today’s market.
I am NOT going to blatantly say they are indestructible.
The most notable difference is the stiffness in the tails and the quick rebound in the Omen.
The Reckoner has more versatility, more forgiveness and a lot more play.
So if you ride only park, send big and stomp hard, Omen is the better option.
Chronic 101:
Its a tough choice between the Reckoner and the Chronic.
Key points are that the Chronics stiffer tail adds a lot of stability that the Reckoner does not have.
The Chronic also feels heavier and feels like a true park ski.
The K2 has more sidecut and shape rides more like a traditional mountain ski.
Im a huge fan of the Chronic, but I sway towards the Reckoner for my ski style.
Durability I will rank the same as well where it matters.
Both are dope, do with that what you will.
The ARV is damp, and I mean really damp.
I like a ski with some flavor and the Armada lacked that.
Even though the Reckoner is predictable, it still snapped back where the ARV felt slow to respond.
The big difference is the K2 has a stiffer nose with the stability underfoot to make me feel comfy.
Conclusion:
Its not hard to tell that I love this ski.
Brother, I might have the ski for you.
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