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

FEATURES:

• T: Nine Ladies Specific Ski Technologies
• Metal Laminate Cap Construction
• Ladies Specific MOD Technology
• Ladies Specific MOD Monic
• M1 Binding System with Piston Control

• 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
The Metal Laminate construction is a complex and sophisticated construction, involving a sandwich lay-up built from the bottom up. A Metal Laminate ski performs precise and accurate as well as being extremely stable and damp, primarily because of the 2 sheets of titanium and extra glass layers. While not as forgiving as other ski constructions, the Metal Laminate skis traditionally have a stiffer flex profile and thus are designed for more aggressive and technical skiers.

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 new K2/Marker M1 Ski-Binding System sets the standard for performance and integrated industrial design. Central to the new design are the M1 titanium hubs that are imbedded into the core of the ski under foot and enveloped in lightweight composite. This allows for a more balanced and centered fixture point. Fewer moving parts generate more power to the edge, quicker and more efficiently than conventional systems. Additionally, the design of the M1 toe and heel spacers are 30% wider than other rail systems, thus extending binding contact points closer to the edge of the ski. This design increases leverage and power transfer. A fixed heel and floating toe drive power down and forward while still allowing the ski to flex freely, in a more consistent round arc thus maximizing the skis performance. State-of-the-art engineering and a sleek integrated design makes the K2 M1 a lighter, more powerful high performance system.

Piston Control
The integrated hydraulic oil piston provides the ultimate control between the boot, binding and ski. It effectively eliminates negative vibrations and oscillations during the counter-flex of the ski. The ski is quiet and distortion free. Piston Control allows skiers to load and bend the ski in a deeper radius throughout the turn. When the ski is unloaded or unweighted, the Piston Control Interface manages the ski`s rebound and prepares it for the next turn. Skiers initiate quicker, cleaner and smoother turns.

K2 T:Nine Lotta Luv Specs
Length (cm)	Sidecut (mm) (Tip/Waist/Tail)	Turn Radius (m)	Binding
160, 167	119/78/105	15 @ 160	Marker M1

SPECIFICATIONS:

Ladies T:Nine Lotta Luv Ski M1 11.0 TC Ski and Binding System (Discontinued) $562.50	Ladies T:Nine Burnin Luv + M1 11.0 TC Ski System (Discontinued) $525.00	Ladies T:Nine Magic Luv + M2 9.0 Ski System (Discontinued) $250.00