K2 Cold Shoulder vs K2 Kandi

How they compare

the K2 Cold Shoulder leans more powder, while the K2 Kandi leans more freestyle. The K2 Cold Shoulder uses a directional shape while the K2 Kandi is twin. The K2 Cold Shoulder has a other profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the K2 Kandi uses rocker (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel). The K2 Cold Shoulder is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.