K2 Dreamsicle vs K2 Lil Mini Youth

How they compare

the K2 Dreamsicle leans more all mountain, while the K2 Lil Mini Youth leans more freestyle. The K2 Dreamsicle uses a directional shape while the K2 Lil Mini Youth is twin. The K2 Dreamsicle has a rocker profile (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel), while the K2 Lil Mini Youth uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The K2 Dreamsicle is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the soft range.