The K2 Disruption 78 C Skis with M3 11 Comp Quikclik Bindings benefit from the hand-me-down technology from their older siblings in the Disruption family. This allows K2 to pack in features that put other skis in this price range to shame. What differentiates this ski from the rest of the Disruption line up is that all other models in the line use Titanal Y-beams in their construction, where the 78 C uses Carbon. This reduces weight, making the ski more accessible for intermediate and advanced skiers who are not looking for a super stiff and damp ski. The carbon still does a good job at stiffening the overall flex of the ski, and since it expands to the edges in the underfoot region, it makes for better torsional stiffness as well. Having that carbon right over the edge allows the skier to really dig in and get some fantastic grip on the hard pack. Since the skis are only 78-millimeters wide in the waist, they already have a good amount of stiffness underfoot, but that carbon does a great job at bolstering that performance. Dark Matter dampening absorbs all of those unwanted vibrations, making the ski smooth as silk. If you are an intermediate and advanced skiers looking for a great blend of light weight and carving power will gravitate towards the K2 Disruption 78C skis with bindings.