K2’s Potion 98 Ti earned lots of praise from our testers with responsiveness, especially in the trees and bumps. Able to crank out short swing turns in soft snow and hardpack conditions, the tapered tip and tail of this ski improve its initiative and help create a wonderfully round arc.

Float, however, is not a strong point, and powderhounds will most likely be disappointed here. As will aggressive skiers looking to charge and swing huge arcs. This is a great choice for intermediates and advanced weekend warriors who want to make fun turns without too much work.