The 2024 K2 Poacher is a workhorse freestyle ski that blends park toughness with enough all-mountain capability to hang anywhere from groomers to side hits and slushy spring bowls. It's one of the most durable, high-performing park skis in K2’s lineup—trusted by comp skiers and film riders alike—and it’s built to take a beating without flinching.

With a 96mm waist and a true twin-tip shape, the Poacher hits the sweet spot for a park-oriented all-mountain ski. It’s wide enough for a bit of off-trail exploration but still nimble and quick on rails, jumps, and transitions. K2 uses an aspen core sandwiched between two sheets of carbon fiber and a full cap construction, which gives the ski pop, torsional stiffness, and long-term durability. The sidewalls are reinforced with twin tech to handle heavy park abuse, and the base and edges are burly enough for repeated rail sessions without blowing out.

What really defines the Poacher is its stability at speed and under pressure. While plenty of park skis feel soft or unstable when you leave the terrain park, the Poacher maintains confidence—even when charging through chop or landing switch on firm landings. It’s not ultralight or super buttery, but it strikes a smart balance between playfulness and power. In the air, it’s solid and reliable. On rails, it locks in with precision. And in the trees or moguls, it’s quick enough edge-to-edge to have some real fun.

Compared to other freestyle skis like the Line Chronic or Armada ARV 96, the Poacher is noticeably stiffer and more performance-driven. It has more backbone for bigger jumps and high-speed skiing but gives up some of the buttery flex those skis offer for more jib-heavy riders. It’s less surfy, more planted—great for skiers who want to push themselves in and out of the park without a ski that washes out or feels loose.

Whether you're lapping the jump line, filming urban, or just want a twin-tip you can ski the whole mountain on, the 2024 K2 Poacher delivers a rugged, responsive ride that won’t back down. It’s not the flashiest ski on the rack—but it’s the one you’ll still be riding hard at the end of the season.