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K2 Skis 2021: The First Look<\/h2>\n

See our preview of the latest K2 skis and boots.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The Reckoning<\/h3>\n
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All-mountain freeriders who like fun skis will probably love the Reckoner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Over the last few years, K2 has been tinkering with their all-mountain and freeride offerings. It led last year to the release of a dozen new models in the Mindbender family, which gave skiers across the ability and terrain spectrum a wide variety of options. That success also applied to the Mindbender boots, which were some of our favorite do-everything models in the industry.<\/p>\n

For 2021, K2 unleashes Part II of its latest big revamp: the Reckoner series. The Reckoner 122<\/a>, 112<\/a>, and 102<\/a> are essentially the second coming of the Shreditor series, with a few structural updates, and they replace the Catamaran and Marksman. Taken as a whole, this new series plus the Mindbenders mean K2 now has a ski for just about everybody. Stay tuned for our on-snow reviews.<\/p>\n

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K2’s new Reckoner 112 (left) and Reckoner 122 (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here’s the full K2 picture for 2021:<\/p>\n

Shop our full selection of 2021 skis<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

What’s New<\/h3>\n

Reckoner\u00a0<\/b>series brings back a playful freeride collection, a la the late Shreditor, with versions at 122mm<\/strong><\/a>, 112mm<\/strong><\/a>, and 102mm<\/strong><\/a>. Construction features carbon-centric Spectral Braid, also found in the Mindbender C models. Softer tips and tails with bulk underfoot should make the skis smear and surf while still being able to hold up in mixed or hard snow.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Reckoner 122<\/strong><\/a> features deeper rocker, longer rise, and lower camber than the other two Reckoner skis, which incorporate K2’s All-Terrain Twin Rocker.<\/p>\n

New Pon2oon<\/strong> topsheets.<\/p>\n

The new Disruption <\/strong>collection revamps K2’s frontside on-piste line. New models featuring titanal I-Beam construction are the\u00a0Disruption 82Ti<\/a>, Disruption 78 Ti<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0and Disruption 76X,\u00a0<\/strong>plus the Disruption MTi<\/strong> and STi<\/strong>. The latter two also include K2’s new Dark Matter Damping (rubber), which is also found in the Disruption SC<\/strong> and women’s Disruption MTi Alliance<\/strong> and SC Alliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Disruption series of frontside skis look like they rip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other Highlights<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Mindbender\u00a0<\/strong>skis, which debuted a year ago, get fresh topsheets but no structural changes.<\/p>\n

The Mindbender 130 <\/strong><\/a>and 120<\/strong> <\/a>boots get new colors, new walk levers, and higher-performance liners that are also more customizable.<\/p>\n

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The Mindbender series gets a flashy paint job for 2021.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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K2 Mindbender boots are some of the best hybrid options on the market, and they get better for 2021.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get the inside scoop on all the new 2021 skis and gear<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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