Apache Coomba-A powder ski built for adventurous skiers like Doug Coombs

Doug Coombs worked for years developing powder skis built for adventure and we named this ski in his honor. The Coomba features a tip shape and progressive sidecut that are predictable and forgiving in powder and variable snow. Serious alpinists and aspiring backcountry/heli skiers alike will appreciate the Coomba’s balanced flex pattern and 102mm waist width that provide excellent flotation and easy handling in difficult conditions. 

A percentage of all Coomba ski sales will be donated to the Coombs family. K2 will also donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Mountain Guide Association’s Chad Vanderham Endowment which is focused on improving guide education and safety

Dimensions: 135/102/121
Ungroomed 90%
Groomed 10%
Radius: 22m@174
Construction: Torsion Box Cap
Core: Fir
Sizes: 167, 174, 181, 188
Binding Options: flat

Features:  14/12 Progressive Sidecut, Powder Tip, Triaxial Braiding, MOD Technology

Sidewall Construction

Vertical sidewall skis offer the most precise performance with a direct transfer of power through the ski. As skiers have become more focused on hitting terrain park features, the abuse on skis has become more and more apparent. These skis generally tend to be more resistant to impact as well because the vertical sidewall supports and reinforce the edge from above.

The shape of the secondary elastomeric core has been sculpted to distribute mass in ways that ensure the smoothest ride. Overall the MOD is thickest toward the center of the ski to insulate the skier from vibrations and tapers toward the tip and tail to minimize weight making the skis easier to maneuver.  The optimum location and thickness of mass differs from men to women reflected in the different MOD shapes for our Apache and T:Nine series of skis. The new men’s MOD structure distributes the mass of the secondary core increasing torsional rigidity through its X shape MOD design and perimeter mass for increased edge hold

Marker 12.0 Free has all the features that make this a great choice for a front side/back side ski.  12.0 max DIN with Marker Biometric toe offers great anti shock and boot retention at high speed, while the Twin Cam soft entry heel is the easiest desing on the market to step into.

• Biometric toe is Marker's stiffest, and most sophisticated design.  Biometric upward release senses twisting forces, and lowers the upward release value by 25 to 50% (depending on heel DIN setting) when twisting force is combined with backward pressure.  The binding holds the boot very firmly, yet releases when necessary in a backward twisting fall
• Metal framework at toe and heel offers a tight connection to the ski, with edge to edge quickenss and power.
• Twin Cam heel design offers a lower step in force because the heel lever is connected to a cam, rather than directly to the heel cup.
• Gliding AFD under the boot toe moves with the boot as it absorbs shock or releases.  Because sliding friction between the boot toe and binding toe rest is eliminated, the binding functions as designed even when the boot is worn or dirty
• Total Contact toe cup design - the wings that hold the boot into the binding are impossible to open when the binding is absorbing shock at high speed.  When force is applied longer during a release, the wings open quickly, and the boot exits the toe piece with no sliding friction between boot and binding.
• Big Air Pad between binding and ski helps absorb shock on the big landings, but keeps the boot very close to the ski for superior edge to edge power

The 12.0 Free is an outstanding value, and offers incredible performance.  The design of the toe and heel is very proven, and the system is very durable.  These bindings do not break.

A custom mounted system like this Marker 13.0 PC Turbo puts the binding location on the ski exactly where it should be for your boot sole.  Many integrated systems, including the some of the brands listed above only provide a few locations for your boot to be located on the ski.  You may end up in front of, or behind the optimum mounting position.  With the 13.0 PC Turbo mounted properly on your ski, specifically for your boot, you can be certain you are standing exactly where the boot is supposed to be.  Additionally, this binding mounts very solidly to the ski.  There is no play between the toe and heel and the tracks that hold them.  Racers use direct mount bindings because they want absolutely the tightest connection possible, which is not normally achieved with a one size fits all system like many skis come with today.

In addition to a higher range of DIN setting, the 13.0 Ti PC Turbo has one important feature not found on the 12.0 binding that sells for slightly less money.  Comshock Piston is a hydraulic mechanism inside the toe piece that helps filter out side to side shocks that the binding must absorb at high speeds.  Because Comshock reduces the side to side, antishock action of the toe piece, the connection between boot and ski is tighter.  This is a performance advantage for every skier, but especially for one that skis very fast.  The chance of an inadvertent release is lessened, and the steering control of the ski is improved.  COMSHOCK COMES DIRECTLY FROM MARKER'S RACE PROGRAM !!  COMSHOCK WITH PISTON CONTROL WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AS A CUSTOM MOUNTED BINDING AFTER THESE FEW WE HAVE ARE GONE.

• Comshock Piston toe piece - see description above.  The 13.0 is the same Comshock toe as found in the Marker 14.0 systems, but with a slightly lower DIN range that is even suitable for most women.
  
• Piston Control Turbo makes any good ski much better.  A hydraulic cylinder is built into the center section of the binding platform, with a Piston Control arm extending out in front of the toe piece and fastened to the ski with a single screw.  The hydraulic cylinder retracts easily as the ski flexes, but resists extending as the ski counter flexes.  Vibration traveling through the ski is filtered out by this hydraulic action.  The result is a ski that is smoother when first places on its edge, and therfor more stable, and able to hold its edge better.
• Biometric toe features upward release in backwards falls, and offers the tightest boot to binding connection on the market.  The biometric models from Marker offer a tighter link between boot and ski versus the less expensive Biotech models Marker also sells.
• Marker's exclusive Gliding AFD eliminates the sliding interaction between the toe of the boot and the toe of the binding. The entire toe and toe rest move with the both side to side allowing a very consistent release.
• Soft entry heel has a very low step in force, making the binding easier to get back into on difficult terrain, and very easy to get out of also.
• Titanium component construction is very light, but also very strong, and super durable for many days of use by even the most aggressive skiers.  The link between boot and ski is very tight.
• This binding has a DIN range of 4 to 13, and will work for any skier with a DIN setting of 5 or higher.  That is virtually any adult skier.
• We will include a wide brake as necessary with any ski purchase from Proskiguy.