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"DISRUPTION," which debuted in the 21st season, has made great strides
Feel the force from the snow surface, accelerate, and drop your skis towards the fall line. DISURUPTION, a category aimed at those who love speed and carving, has reorganized its lineup for the 2022 season
The 2021 season's categories of "speed performance," which focuses on turn speed, and "PISTE performance," which is all-mountain and allows you to enjoy turns, have been combined into one under the name "DISURUPTION." Within this, the lineup is divided into two categories: "DISURUPTION," which seeks harder, higher-speed skiing performance, and "DISURUPTION ALLIANCE," which is primarily suited to women's leg strength and technique. This follows the format of K2's other categories
Review of the lineup and concept
You can choose from a total of 16 models, including 9 "DISURUPTION" models and 7 "DISURUPTION ALLIANCE" models, depending on your physique, skiing skills, and desired preferences
The details of each model have not changed significantly since the 2021 season, with "Ti" standing for titanium, "C" for carbon, "M" for medium turn, and "S" for short turn, as before. Looking at each model according to this name makes it very easy to understand their purpose
In addition to the existing high-end models Mti, Sti, and SC, the DISURUPTION line-up for 2022 will also include the even higher-end Ti². Other than that, the lineup remains the same as for 2021, with the 82Ti, 78Ti, 78C, 76X, and 76. The DISURUPTION ALLIANCE line-up includes MTi and SC, as well as the 81Ti, 78C, 76C, 76, and 75
All K2 carving skis are equipped with a rocker mechanism. Almost all of the "DISURUPTION" models feature the "SPEED ROCKER" rocker + camber profile, which features low rocker at the nose and tail. This provides stability and maneuverability
Newly added to the lineup: Ti²
The highlight of the 2022 season is the newly added "DISURUPTION Ti²." This model is the top of the range in its category, and as the name suggests, it is characterized by incorporating twice as much titanium as the regular model
Performance comparable to GS skis. Titanium's stability makes the ski's handling unmatched at high speeds.
First of all, the "DISURUPTION" series has three functions that allow you to make sharp turns
The first is DMD (DARK MATTER DAMPING), which helps the edges grip the snow better when initiating a turn. This polymer vibration damping material is placed near the contact edge, absorbing high-frequency vibrations that the titanium misses as you enter the turn
The second is POWERWALL, which uses an oversized ABS sidewall laminated into the wood core in the center of the ski, allowing the ski to flex by applying force directly to the edge
The third is the I-BEAM, a titanium beam running from tip to tail along the center of the ski, improving stability and precision in turns
The third feature of the DISURUPTION Ti² is that it doubles the amount of titanium, providing faster, more stable skiing than ever before. However, it cannot be denied that the increased amount of titanium means that the ski is not for everyone
What's the difference between this and the MTi? We hear from Taiga Tomii, winner of the All Japan Alpine Championships GS, about his impressions
The person who rode this model throughout the season was Nozawa Onsen native, alpine skier Taiga Tomii. He is a top-class skier who won the men's GS at the All Japan Alpine Championships held at Utara Ski Resort on the shores of Lake Akan this winter. What are his impressions of the DISURUPTION Ti², which he uses between races?
Winner of the 99th All Japan Championships GS
Instagram @taiga_tomii
The MTi skis I rode in the 2021 season seemed to flex well. The entire ski flexed beautifully, and the edges cut in well in the first half of the turn.
The Ti² skis I rode in the 2022 season gripped the snow better than the MTi. However, they were stiffer than the MTi. Because there were two metal pieces in the ski center, you needed more force to slow down as you gained speed. On the flip side, they offered excellent stability when you picked up speed. The feel was similar to the GS skis I specialize in.
By firmly placing your own weight and external forces on the skis, the entire ski flexed beautifully. I think matching stiff boots with stiff skis allows for more direct transfer of power. I
also skied at Giant in Shiga Kogen between races, and there was no wobble even on the practice race slope. With the MTi, I sometimes noticed a slight wobble at the tip and tail, perhaps due to the good flex. I didn't feel that with the Ti².
These skis have performance comparable to GS skis, and expert skiers and racers will be able to fully enjoy their skis when riding them during practice.
Check out this video of Tomii Taiga's skating. You can also see Sakamoto Gota riding the 82Ti
The full "DISURUPTION" lineup
Finally, let's introduce the entire "DISURUPTION" series other than Ti²
》DISURUPTION
Ski fast with big turns over long distances
Perfect for descending the mountain with brisk turns.
This model uses a carbon sheet instead of titanium. It is light and responsive.
The 82mm waist width is ideal for freely skiing on ski slopes regardless of the season.
A versatile model that can be enjoyed on everything from early morning corduroy runs to rough afternoon runs.
If you're into edge-to-edge carving, these skis will take your speed to the next level.
This model is slightly less powerful than the previous model. Combined with an easy-to-maneuver rocker, it makes a variety of slopes fun.
Performance is the same as 76X. The binding type is different.
》DISURUPTION ALLIANCE
MTi for women. R is smaller than the men's model
Women's Sti. Dimensions are wider than the men's model. R is set tighter.
