At a pound less than Karhu's in-bounds version, the Jak BC is a featherweight climber made with carbon components and the new environmentally friendly Greenlight Core, which is made of sustainably harvested Chinese wood. 124/90/113, 7.1 lbs; karhu.com
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Bonus: Lots of pop for such a light ski.
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Bummer: It's a little narrow underfoot for fluffy backcountry days.
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