The Pinnacle 88 was one of a few skis that we were able to get in multiple sizes, 177 and 184. It is the 2017 addition to the Pinnacle series, which already included the 95, 105, and 118 (which is based on the old Seth series). The shape of the 88 is very similar to the 95 and 105, but the contact length is longer, giving the 88 a bit more hard-snow performance without losing the playfulness that people love about this year's Pinnacles. The 88 also boasts a bit different construction, in that K2 uses a fur-Nanolite core versus the aspen-Nanolite of its bigger brothers, giving the ski a damper feel for hard-snow performance. All the skis use a metal laminate.
- Who is it for? East Coast one-ski quiver for someone who likes trees, bumps, and mixed conditions.
- Who is it not for? Full-on chargers -- these want to play.
- Insider tip: You don’t need to size up, these ski truer to length than the 95 or 105.