K2 Cold Shoulder vs K2 Hypnotist

How they compare

the K2 Cold Shoulder leans more powder, while the K2 Hypnotist leans more all mountain. The K2 Cold Shoulder uses a directional shape while the K2 Hypnotist 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 Hypnotist uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The K2 Hypnotist is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.