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K2 Mindbender 85 Skis · 2023 · 170 cm

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The K2 Mindbender 85 Skis are designed for those who want to start to adventure beyond groomed terrain. They have a shorter turning radius, a forgiving build, and are lightweight skis, which will easily allow for confidence-building for intermediate skiers and beyond. These skis will remain trustworthy for riders while their abilities progress.

Key Features:

  • All Terrain Rocker – The all-terrain rocker in the Mindbender 85 is a gradual rise in the tip, with a shorter section of rocker in the tail for greater versatility in all conditions.
  • Aspen Veneer Core – Lightweight Aspen wood in the core of this ski fine tunes energy, power, and ability to rebound quickly while turning.
  • Flexible and Forgiving – With a stated 5/10 flex, this ski is forgiving, easy to turn with, and has an intuitive nature when skied.

Ski length (cm)170 cm
Age GroupAdult
GenderMen's
Includes bindingsNo
Model year2023
Ski typeFreeride, All Mountain
Skill levelBeginner, Intermediate
Rocker profileRocker/Camber/Rocker
Tail profilePartial twin tip
Tail width (mm)113
Tip width (mm)130
Turning radius (m)13.3
Waist width (mm)85
TerrainAll mountain
Core/LaminatesWood
Warranty2 Years

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Baylee Thompson owns this product
I recently purchased these skis on a screaming deal, knowing that they were considered more “entry-level” skis than a lot of their Mindbender cousins, but thinking ehh for the price can’t beat it. Don’t sleep on these skis!!! I am not a huge fan of skis with metal, so finding groomer skis I love is tough, but these are perfect.... Read more
Ideal for
  • Ripping groomers and hard pack
  • Being fast on the mountain
  • Easy turn initiation
Not ideal for
  • Not super playful
  • Tougher at low speeds
  • Go longer on length
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Originally posted at k2snow.com on Feb 27, 2024
These are my new teaching skis. They respond excellent to movement initiation.
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Posted on Jan 7, 2024
Skis are fun. They seem pretty light and maneuverable.
ChrisLocation: Manchester, NH
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