K2 Reckoner 110 womens — Review

The Reckoner 110 W is a playful, powder-biased freeride ski built with women’s geometry in mind to balance low swing weight with confident reinforcement. With pronounced tip and tail rise and camber underfoot, it feels lively and surfy in soft snow while maintaining enough rebound to pop off lips or rollers. It’s aimed at riders who like to explore trees, sidecountry and open bowls with agility rather than outright top-speed stability. The ski’s personality leans toward creativity and fun in deep snow while remaining usable around the resort for variable lines.

Construction blends a Pure Aspen wood core with a Triaxial Braided Core and Spectral Braid variable-angle fiberglass reinforcement, plus Carbon Boost stringers and bio-resin. The braided fiberglass increases torsional rigidity where needed while preserving wood-like flex; carbon stringers add snap and dampening to keep the ski lively without harsh chatter. This layup delivers a responsive, poppy feel with controlled torsion and respectable vibration absorption—important for a wide powder ski that still needs to track through chopped-up snow and higher-speed transitions.

Looking at the specs: a 138 mm tip, 110 mm waist and 135 mm tail combine to create significant float and a playful twin-like contact patch ideal for soft-snow turning and press tricks. The 18.0 m radius at 170 cm supports medium-to-long turns on open faces, but the extended tip and tail rocker reduce effective edge length in powder for quicker turn initiation. The listed weight of 1880 g per ski at 170 cm keeps swing weight reasonable for playful skiing but signals this is not a backcountry touring choice—it's optimized for lift-accessed freeride and resort powder laps.

On snow the Reckoner 110 W excels in deep, unconsolidated conditions where the wide dimensions and pronounced rocker translate to effortless float and easy turn initiation. In choppy or variable packed-snow it remains playful but requires more edge pressure and speed to stay composed; it’s less precise on ice compared with race- or piste-oriented all-mountain skis. Compared to other mid-fat freeride skis, it sits toward the softer, more surfy end of the spectrum—think playful powder twins rather than damp, high-speed big-mountain chargers—making it a great match for riders prioritizing fun over ultimate hard-snow authority.

Drawbacks are predictable: the combination of almost 1.9 kg per ski (170 cm) and a 110 mm waist make it suboptimal for long uphill laps, and it’s not the best choice if you primarily ski firm groomers or need razor-sharp edge grip in crusty conditions. Bindings and mounting position will matter—offset or slightly forward mounts will change turn behavior—so consult a tech for a setup that fits your style. Overall, for a female freerider who spends most days in soft snow and wants a lively, confident, and playful tool, this ski delivers a clear, enjoyable personality.