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This is a collection of what equipment is included in all skiing packages at Island Lake Cat Skiing.

Island Lake has partnered up with K2 and Burton to provide some of the best skis and Snowboards in the industry. With powder skiing as our goal K2 has fulfilled all our needs with the K2 GotBack, Side Stash, MissDemeaner, Side Kicks, Darksides and the Pontoons for the wild deep days. If snowboarding is your game, the Burton Malolo makes boarding easy in the powder. All skis and snowboards are included in the package at Island Lake and Powder Cowboy Catskiing! For guaranteed fit and comfort, it is recommended that guests bring their own snowboard bindings in good working order. There is a limited selection of bindings at the lodges.  PLEASE NOTE: OUR BINDINGS DO NOT WORK WITH ALPINE TOURING BOOTS.

GotBack
With a 102mm waist and slight 2/30 shovel rocker this ski possesses phenomenal float and exceptional maneuverability. The Triaxial braided Bioflex core keeps it lightweight and agile, while the progressive 14/12 sidecut provides serious charging capabilities.
Performance: Soft Snow: 70% Variable Snow: 30%
Dimension: 135/102/121
Radius: 18m@160
Construction: Torsion Box Cap
Core: Bioflex
Weight: 1700g@ 160
Binding Options: Flat
FEATURES:
2/30 Tip Rocker, 14/12 Progressive Sidecut, Powder tip, Tip and Tail attachment Holes, Flat/Notched tail

SideStash
The ideal ski for trashing fresh powder. The SideStash has incredible versatility due to its metal laminate Hybritech sidewall construction. It gains the power and precision to confidently blast through the fresh snow, from the metal, but at the same time its light weight tip and tail and 5/15 shovel rocker add quickness and agility to handle the tightest steeps, trees and chutes.
Performance: Soft Snow 80% Variable Snow 20%
Dimensions: 139/108/127
Radius: 23m@174
Construction: Hybritech Sidewall Metal Laminate
Core: Aspen/Paulownia
Weight: 2050g@ 174
Binding Options: Flat
FEATURES:
5/15 Tip Rocker Design, 13/12 Progressive Powder Sidecut, Powder tip, Tip and Tail Attachment Holes, Flat/Notched Tail

MissDemeaner

Performance: Powder: 50%, Park: 50%
Sizes: 149, 159, 169
Radius: 15m @ 159 / Bi-Directional Taper
Construction: ABSorb TwinTech Sidewall - Triaxial Braided Bioflex 3
Binding Options: 10.0 Free, Flat
Features: Bi-Directional Taper, Rivets

Sidekick
ou know the type: powerful, smooth, playful and confident. The SideKick is 108mm at the waist and damn proud of it. And with a booty that big, you expect her to be powerful and confident on the deep days. But the girl is quick too. Credit the All-Terrain Rocker that’s drawn back towards the binding for her ability to float through the trees with carefree agility. Her rare blend of power and nimbleness results in a super friendly, inviting demeanor that’s not hard to like.
Performance: 70% Powder / 30% Variable
Sizes: 153, 160, 167, 174
Radius: 21m @ 167
Construction: Triaxial Braid, Hybritech Sidewall, Aspen/Paulownia/Bamboo - Bioflex 3
Weight: 1970g
Features: Powder Tip, Progressive Sidecut, Tip and Tail Holes, Bioflex 3, Pre-Cut Skins Available

Darkside
As the name suggests, the DarkSide hunts steep couloirs and north faces protected from the sun. The Powder Rocker starts just in front of the binding turning the tail into both a brake and an accelerator. Pressure the shovel of the K2 DarkSide to quickly and easily pivot the ski and scrub speed, or pressure the cambered tail for added power and acceleration. No wonder we are drawn to the DarkSide.
Performance: 80% Powder / 20% Variable
Sizes: 174, 181, 188
Radius: 27m @ 181
Construction: Triaxial Braided, Hybritech Sidewall, Aspen/Paulownia
Weight: 2100g
Features: Powder Tip, Progressive Sidecut, Tip and Tail Holes, Pre-Cut Skins Available

Pontoon

Everyone’s favorite fatty, the beloved 2009 K2 Apache Pontoon Ski is back in your face for more freakishly fun action. The brainchild of freeriding legend Shane McConkey, the K2 Apache Pontoon is designed for flotation, but with an innovative blueprint that challenges conventional thinking behind ski engineering. With its massive dimensions, surf-inspired rocker, and powder-specific sidecut that tapers toward the tail, the 2009 Apache Pontoon is the same—an easy-to-ski powder weapon. An imposing tip width of 160mm combined with an equally impressive waist width of 130mm ensures the tip of the K2 Apache Pontoon will stay above surface at all times. And while technically a powder ski, the Pontoon delivers sidecut where you need it most—right underfoot—for maneuverability on firmer conditions or just to get back to the lifts for a second lap. The ultimate high-performing powder tool, the 2009 K2 Apache Pontoon Ski is built to plane…and win popularity contests.

Tapered Tail- The shape of the Pontoon ski tapers down from tip to tail.

Powder Rocker Design- Designed specifically for powder, this Pontoon ski incorporates sidecut into the design where you need it most, right under foot, for maneuverability on firmer conditions or just to get back to the lifts for a second lap. Powder Magazine Reverse Camber Article

TRIAXIAL BRAIDING: This unique method produces skis that have a great deal of torsional rigidity and strength, while maintaining all the lively characteristics of a wood core ski.

TORSION BOX CONTROL: The Torsion Box Construction is the foundation for the widest range of skis designed by K2. The Pontoon Skis share the common traits of ease, forgiveness, responsiveness, and energy that can be found in all Torsion Box skis.
Single ski weight size 179cm: 2441g or 5.38 lbs

Burton Malolo Snowboards

The Maolo is the board of choice for powder and all mountain boarding. The S rocker design helps maintain momentum through deep turns and variable conditions. This means more speed, control and maneuverability with less effort. Great edge hold and added strength are provided by the wood grain positioned along the toe and heel edges, perpendicular to the wood core.  Thinner sections of core between the bindings give softer flex and torsion making the Malolo ideal over a variety of conditions and terrain. A light nose, tapered shape and set back stance promote flotation and eliminates rear leg burn in the deep powder. Island Lake has an assortment of boards ranging from 149 cms to 166 cms in length.  We do recommend that you bring your own snowboard binding for the best fit.