K2 Cold Shoulder vs K2 Lil Mini Youth

How they compare

the K2 Cold Shoulder leans more powder, while the K2 Lil Mini Youth leans more freestyle. The K2 Cold Shoulder uses a directional shape while the K2 Lil Mini Youth 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 Lil Mini Youth uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The K2 Cold Shoulder is noticeably stiffer at 5/10 versus the K2 Lil Mini Youth's 2/10, suiting more aggressive riding.