The Agent 2X steps up to 96mm — wide enough for real backcountry conditions where the 1X (86mm) starts to feel too narrow. Same Karuba core with carbon laminate stringers, same full sidewall construction, but more surface area for float and stability in variable snow.

At ~1,500g per ski in the 171, it's still notably light for a 96mm ski. The directional shape with a flat tail is purpose-built: this isn't a playful twin-tip touring ski, it's a tool for getting into backcountry terrain and skiing it with confidence. The flat tail drives well in steeps and gives you a solid platform for jump turns.

Camber underfoot with rocker in the tip and tail is the standard touring recipe, and it works. Edge hold on firm morning snow is solid — the Karuba core is stiffer than poplar, and the carbon stringers add torsional stability. When the snow softens in the afternoon, the 96mm waist and tip rocker keep you on top.

Compared to the DPS Kaizen 100, the Agent 2X is narrower and lighter — better for the approach, slightly less float on the way down. Compared to the Agent 1X, it's the step-up for skiers who prioritize downhill performance in mixed backcountry conditions over pure skinning efficiency.