K2’s iKonic 85 Ti is new to the line and features the brand’s proprietary Konic core, which has a mix of paulownia and aspen wood to redistribute power and edge-hold to the ski’s perimeter while still maintaining a nice, easy swingweight and good maneuverability. Testers found it was easy to initiate, buttery in the bumps, and able to handle lighter off-piste conditions with confidence, all of which make this an excellent all-mountain lift-served ski.

Some of our testers did feel this ski had a speed limit, and that it could be over-driven by skiers who like to spend their day making high-speed GS turns all over the hill. The ski’s overall skiability did come at the expense of it not standing out in any one particular area. Bottomline: a lot of advanced skiers who hit the lifts all season will be very happy with this ski.