Published November 1, 2010 12:00AM

(Photo: Shana Novak)
BACKCOUNTRY CHOPS
Good for Big Mountain
Smooth, light, supple, and quick. Those were the most common words our testers used to describe the Coomba. The 22m sidecut and wood-core board is easy on your legs, and the ski is lightweight enough for hiking or touring. The traditional tail is nice, too, both for safety and convenience in big-mountain settings and just skating to the chairlift. Note: A few testers felt there was too much tip, making it hard to stay out of the backseat. Quick fix: Consider mounting the bindings 2cm forward. 135/102/121; k2skis.com