K2Disruption 78 C

The K2 Disruption 78 C is less energized than the K2 Disruption MTi. One discovers a lightweight ski underfoot, initially wondering if it is a mid-range ski because this K2 Disruption 78 C is truly easy to handle: its ease is impressive.

It enters the turn extremely easily, the pivot never locks. And yet… it’s a very grippy ski with a long edge length.

With great ease, you can be on the edge to suddenly make it slide, like a little toy. But if you want to push it, there’s still a bit of power underfoot. A skier who pushes very hard, who will unroll and make strong angulations, will quickly find its limits. But for most skiers, the K2 Disruption 78 C allows for sensations without very high technical baggage or a big physical effort.

The K2 Disruption 78 C may seem a bit subdued or even a little soft underfoot, however, if skied correctly with some technique, in a centered position, with tongue support, it rolls and ensures good grip. With control, it does its job well on the edge, with angulation. If properly sharpened, it’s a ski that holds its ground on hard snow, pleasant.

There’s a nice little aesthetic tip rise with a tip cap. A very well-finished ski that leaves very few marks under the edge impacts. It has a good rubber heel.

Quite fluid, the K2 Disruption 78 C allows for easily changing radii by playing with the balance front/back. Its limits? When increasing speed and if the terrain deteriorates, you lose presence on the front and feel a bit less confident. Still, it remains a very good ski that pleases most skiers except for big riders who progress very quickly, who will want to push it into very strong angulations.

"Its limits? When increasing speed and if the terrain deteriorates, you lose presence on the front and feel a bit less confident."

Rating

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• INITIATION EASE
  8
• CARVING TURNS
  7
• SKIDDING TURNS
  7
• VARYING RADIUS
  7
• OVERALL GRIP
  7
• HANDLEABILITY
  7