By Ethan Sullivan
K2 Omen team
Quick overview
The Omen Team is a playful twin‑tip ski clearly aimed at park riders, yet built with enough all‑mountain versatility to handle laps across the resort. It delivers a lively, poppy feel underfoot with a progressive sidecut that helps with tricks while maintaining enough stability for landings and higher speeds. The design suits skiers who spend lots of time in park but don’t want to be limited to rails and kickers. If you want a durable, responsive twin that also works off features, this model is a strong contender.
On‑snow character
On snow the Omen Team translates as playful but surprisingly capable. The All‑Terrain Twin Rocker gives early tip and tail rise for presses and switch moves, while the camber between tip and tail supplies grip and rebound for carving and landing. In mixed snow it feels predictable and composed — it invites play while remaining controlled when you put the hammer down. Riders will notice quicker response during ollies and presses and enough stability to absorb hard landings and occasional off‑piste runs.
Construction and tech
Construction pairs an Aspen Microblock core with a Carbon Boost Braid over a triaxial fiberglass layup and TwinTech full sidewalls. That combination produces a consistent flex with lively pop and added torsional stiffness without becoming harsh on landings. Aspen stringers provide damping and predictable flex, longitudinal carbon adds snap and rebound, and the sidewall/topsheet treatment reduces park‑induced chipping while transferring energy cleanly to the edges. A sintered base rounds out the package for durability and speed retention.
Specs explained
The specs describe how the ski will perform: All‑Terrain Twin Rocker means early/extended rise in tip and tail for playfulness and switch riding; a 125 mm tip, 96 mm waist and 119 mm tail provide a playful platform that still tracks through landings and soft snow; turn radii from ≈14 m (163 cm) to ≈21 m (188 cm) dictate how tight you can naturally turn at each length. Weight is length‑dependent, roughly ~1.9–2.05 kg per ski, which balances pop and dampening for park use and all‑mountain stability.
Who it's for and comparisons
Who should buy this ski? The Omen Team is aimed at intermediate to expert freestyle riders who want a park‑focused twin with genuine all‑mountain capability. Compared with softer, purely park skis it feels more planted and usable at speed; versus wider twin‑tip all‑mountain skis it remains more playful and nimble. Potential downsides: hard‑charging carvers or powder addicts might prefer a stiffer or broader tool. For someone seeking a lively, durable twin that handles rails, kickers and resort laps, it’s an excellent option.
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