K2 Empress Womens vs K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens
Skis comparison — 2015-2016 season
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How they compare
the K2 Empress Womens leans more all mountain/freestyle / park, while the K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens leans more freeride/powder. The K2 Empress Womens uses a twin tip shape while the K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens is flat. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The K2 Empress Womens targets intermediate riders while the K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens is aimed at expert riders. At $179.99 vs $799.95 MSRP, the K2 Empress Womens is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
K2 Empress Womens
7
K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens
3
Powder
K2 Empress Womens
5
K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens
9
Freestyle
K2 Empress Womens
6
K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens
2
Freeride
K2 Empress Womens
5
K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens
7
Stiffness
K2 Empress WomensN/A
K2 LUV Boat 108 WomensN/A
Versatility
K2 Empress Womens
8
K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens
5
K2 Empress Womens
K2 LUV Boat 108 Womens
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelIntermediate
Riding LevelExpert
MSRP$179.99
MSRP$799.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
159 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
170 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile