Once again we review the Talkback 88 from K2 - women's specific touring skis designed for versatile mountain performance got going up and down, both on and off-piste.
The Talkback's are not just speedy uphill due to their lightweight construction - they also have the performance of high-end off-piste skis wrapped up in a touring set up. Ideal for entry level women ski tourers, right up to experts looking for a versatile tool for the whole mountain.
The balance between going up and riding back down again feels perfect and without a compromise on performance considering how light they feel - even on groomed slopes they grip nicely on harder packed snow and produce smooth carve turns worthy of all mountain categorised skis.
They aren't the kind of full-on freeride skis that you'd want if you're a powder snow ripper looking to bag some short hikes to access terrain - more of a true touring ski for longer and multi day trips that also provide enough ballast for a decent ride down.
Great all round touring skis for female riders looking to take their first steps with skins on their feet, right up to seasoned tourers who want a versatile, lightweight ride.
