2024 K2 Disruption 82 Ti - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test

[@NWGreek]

Great reviews! I’m advanced 150lbs 5’6” skier and love skiing the frontside on Volkl skis. In particular my RTM84’s 167’s -(prior AC30/40, AND 6 Star). I have a left side leg length discrepancy that I want to address by adding a 5mm flat spacer under foot. Unfortunately, Volkl, (at least their all mountain skis), have their built in binding track system which do not allow any lift adaption/modification. So, begrudgingly I’m looking for a replacement that will allow a flat mount binding set-up. Looking at the Rossignol Experience 86Ti, K2 Disruption 82Ti, or . . . . What I love about my Volkl’s is the precision, weight, massive edge holding and lean angles that they allow and inspire, and its speed/stability capability. Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.

[@SkiEssentials]

I like the Rossignol--not sure you're getting a flat mount in a Disruption 82--the Ti2 perhaps. Also Stockli Montero AX or AR, Armada Declivity 82 Ti, or Blizzard Anomaly 84 are worth a look.

[@ProtestTheHero04]

Hi, I was just on ski vacation and rented the Fischer RC4 RC in 180 length (19m radius). I really liked that it was stable in high speeds but also easy to drift in steeper terrain. Is the K2 Disruption 82 Ti also easy to drift? I am looking for a ski with similar characteristics as the Fischer but with a bit more versatility. I stay on the groomers all day long but in the afternoon i need something to go better over the thrown up moguls. Would the K2 Disruption 78 Ti still be versatile enough here? Best regards and thanks in advance

[@SkiEssentials]

I don't really think the Disruptions drift all that well--they're pretty squared off and precise in the tips and tails. Either width falls into this category, but less drifty with the 78.

[@KellnersKWG]

I know this is a little old, I have these skis in 170. I loved the first 3-4 days on them . early season kind of beat them up I think. I would like to get them tuned up. I really want to get back to the factory grinds. Do you know what the factory grind specs were? I can't find that anywhere Thanks. Stowe was mint last week. hope to make it up again soon

[@SkiEssentials]

I don't have that data either, although it's safe to ask for a 1-degree base and 3-degree side tune as that's pretty close to what most manufacturers do in the factory.

[@danschmidt5012]

I am 5'7" 160lb advanced (not expert) skier. 95% front side eastern skiing with some runs in the bumps and really enjoy spring skiing as well. This or the 78ti and what length in both please?

[@SkiEssentials]

I'd go with the 78 Ti. I like the front side aspect of the 78 over the beefier 82--the width makes more of a difference when it comes to weight and demand rather than grip. I'd go with 163.

[@Lyran-19]

Hi I would like to learn carving ,but i got a wider foot,and 950dollar budget, which ski would zou recommend

[@SkiEssentials]

Shorter turn radius skis are a lot of fun. I'd check out the Rossignol Experience 86 Basalt--good width for balance and a nice short radius for easing into the world of carving.