Gear Review

Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski

Item #BLD0369 | 0 in Stock
4 Star Rating

Sick all mountain ski

By Israel Garcia Backcountry.com Employee December 23, 2008

I have had this ski since they came out, it is my backcountry ski, i have a pair of BD 01's mounted on them. They are good in trees, groomers and crud. They are adequate in Utah powder, but not great. Great quiver of one ski. The ski is moderately stiff and has a good flex. They are easy to turn. My set up is kilowatts 185, BD 01's freeflex(midstiff would be a better choice for this ski, BD glidelite STS skins. If you need a good backcountry ski, this a good option, just don't expect great float in deep powder.

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
155cm, 165cm, 175cm, 185cm 
Dimensions:
[155cm] 124 / 95 / 110mm; [165cm] 125 / 95 / 112mm; [[175cm] 126 / 95 / 114mm; [185cm] 127 / 95 / 116mm 
Turn Radius:
[155cm] 19.5m; [165cm] 21m; [[175cm] 22.5m; [185cm] 24.5m 
Core Material:
3D CNC Wood 
Base Material:
4000 series 
Tail:
Raised 
Binding System:
None 
Binding Included:
None 
Recommended Binding:
Telemark or AT 
Weight:
[155cm] 6lb 6oz (2892g); [165cm] 7lb 1oz (3203g); [[175cm] 7lb 15oz (3600g); [185cm] 8lb 10oz (3912g) 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry telemark, AT skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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