K2 Ladies T:Nine Lotta Luv + M1 11.0 TC Ski System (Discontinued)

FEATURES:

• T: Nine Ladies Specific Ski Technologies
• Forward Shifted Sidecut
• Bioflex Core
• Metal Laminate Cap Construction
• Ladies Specific MOD Technology
• Ladies Specific MOD Monic
• Marker M1 11.0 TC Binding

• Forward Shifted Sidecut
  All T:Nine skis are built with a forward shifted sidecut and the midsole of the ski 2 cm forward of the standard mounting point for a male. This accommodates the anatomical fact that the center of mass for a woman is generally lower than that of a man. By moving the midsole forward, it places the center of mass of the average woman over the optimum area of the ski, allowing for more control and easier turn initiation.
• Bioflex Core
  Working with the Alliance Team to further develop our line of women-specific skis has lead to the Bioflex core, a breakthrough multi-wood core technology. Used exclusively on our T:Nine series of skis, the combination of two distinctly different woods, fir and spruce, provides a blend of stability and forgiveness in our women`s skis. Completely different cores fused together at the tip and tail. Spruce, a light, soft wood is used in the extremities of the tip and tail and fir, a more solid, dense wood is used underfoot. The Spruce provides easy turn initiation, lightweight characteristics, and overall ease that T:Nine skis have come to be known for. The Fir underfoot provides a new level of confidence inspiring control, predictability and stability. The 2008/09 core incorporates a bamboo stringer that runs down the center of the entire core for added toughness. The beauty of the Bioflex core is that it produces a lighter weight core which translates into skis that are easier to maneuver and cause less fatigue than a comparable men`s size and model.

Metal Laminate Construction
With two sheets of titanium alloy running the length of the ski, Metal Laminate skis are the highest performance, most complex construction available from K2. Built from the base up, this construction consists of alternating layers of fiberglass and titanium surrounding a wood core. With less forgiving than a Torsion Box construction, Metal Laminates provide damp, accurate, unshakable performance, ideal for expert-level all-mountain and race skis.

Cap Construction
Cap skis are built with a sophisticated molding process that envelops the core and internal materials with the top layer of the ski. Capped skis share the common characteristics of being very durable and lightweight.The construction process is nearly identical for an entry and expert level ski. What determines the characteristics of the ski are the variations in the layers of the core materials. For this reason, cap skis can be used for just about any type of skiing and performance level.

Ladies Specific MOD Technology
The shape of the MOD structure is sculpted to distribute mass in ways that ensure the smoothest ride. In both men`s and women`s skis, the MOD is thickest toward the center of the ski to insulate the skier from vibrations and tapers toward the tip and tail to minimize weight making the skis easier to maneuver. The optimum location and thickness of mass differs from men to women so we introduced different MOD shapes for our T:Nine skis. The aesthetic look of the MOD shape has also been customized with a softened, more shaped appearance that graphically ties into the design of the skis.

Ladies Specific Mod Monic
Although the location for this targeted mass dampening is consistent between our men`s and women`s models, the amount of focused mass is different between the two lines of skis. Through extensive testing with the members of our Alliance team, we have concluded the optimal MOD Monic mass of 15 grams on our T:Nine skis opposed to 25 grams in the men`s models. The women`s MOD Monic is designed to accent the overall look without sacrificing function.

M1 Binding System
The K2/Marker M1 Ski-Binding System sets the standard for performance and integrated industrial design. Central to the design are the M1 titanium hubs that are imbedded into the core of the ski and enveloped in light weight composite housing. These fixed hubs allow for more balanced and centered points underfoot. By using fewer moving parts than conventional bindings, the M1 System allows for quicker, more efficient power transfer to your edges. Additionally, the design of the M1 toe and heel spacers are up to 30% wider than other rail systems thus extending binding contact points closer to the edge of the ski. This aspect increases leverage and power transfer. A fixed heel and floating toe drivers power down and forward while still allowing the ski to flex freely, in a more consistent round arc maximizing performance. State-of-the-art engineering and a sleek integrated design makes the K2 M1 a lighter, more powerful high performance system.

K2 T:Nine Lotta Luv Specs
Length (cm)	Sidecut (mm) (Tip/Waist/Tail)	Turn Radius (m)	Binding
160	119/78/105	15 @ 160	Marker M1 11.0 TC

SPECIFICATIONS:

Ladies T:Nine Lotta Luv + M1 11.0 TC Ski System (Discontinued) $562.50	Siam N8 Z10 Ti B80 Ski and Binding System (Discontinued) $299.99	Ladies` Silver Magic TMD Ski and Binding System (07) $247.50