For progressing intermediates and fun-loving advanced skiers, the K2 Reckoner 92 is a fantastic choice. Whether you’re getting into freestyle or freeride skiing, or just want something fun to cruise the mountain on, the Reckoner 92 is the place to be. For 2024, we get a graphics change, but the ski remains the same from a structural perspective. This makes park, all-mountain, and freeride applications fully available to a huge range of skiers. We’ve had skiers of many ability levels enjoy the easy turning ability and the wide-ranging versatility of the Reckoner 92. While it’s built slightly differently than the wider skis in the Reckoner line, the philosophy remains the same. K2 has been making skis that focus on the fun side of the sport ever since the company started, and all of that time and energy has culminated in skis like this. There’s a lot of love to be had out there for a twin tip in the low-90's that functions in many different ways. The K2 Reckoner 92 is an amazing choice for a huge rangeof skiers.

There’s not a whole lot going on in terms of construction and technology, but that’s part of the charm. The Reckoner 92 is sold mainly as a system ski, so you’re getting the benefit of a matched binding that fits the ski’s personality. This also gives the skier more value and a better deal on these skis. If we’re calculating the dollar-to-fun ratio, the Reckoner 92 is off the charts. Built with an aspen veneer wood core, the ski gets a smooth and energetic base. While some skis in this range are fully capped, the Reckoner 92 has a little bit of sidewall underfoot to access grip and pop for firmer snow. The rest of the ski is capped, and that creates a more agile feel overall as well as increasing durability and longevity. Like other K2 skis, the Reckoner 92 also uses a triaxial fiberglass weave that adds power and energy to the ski. In the 169, the ski sits on the scale at 1647 grams without the binding plate. It’s a sturdy feeling without being heavy.

At 92 mm underfoot, it’s right in the sweet spot for being versatile as well as precise. The flex keeps it on the softer side of the spectrum while the width allows for good flotation. There’s some tip and tail rocker, but that’s balanced with good camber underfoot for energy. The turn shape is pretty short, coming in at 16.9-meters in the 169, but that’s okay given the flexible nature of the ski. If it were stiffer with this same shape, it’d be more difficult to ride through the duration of the arc. As it sits, though, skiers can manipulate the turn shape and style with ease. Great for bumps, trees, and softer snow, the Reckoner 92 is an awesome choice for skiers who are looking to progress without limitations.

We’ve loved the Reckoner series for a few years now, and the narrowest 92 is a whole lot of fun. By making a ski that’s accessible for a variety of skiers in a wide range of terrain applications and snow conditions, this is definitely an “every person’s” ski that can be used in a lot of different formats. Because it’s great for either a first pair of twin tips or an advanced freeride and freestyle ski, the Reckoner 92 has a big fan base, and we’re all part of it.