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K2 Mindbender 85 Skis · 2023 · 177 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) | 177 cm |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Men's |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Ski type | Freeride, All Mountain |
| Skill level | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
| Tail profile | Partial twin tip |
| Tail width (mm) | 113 |
| Tip width (mm) | 130 |
| Turning radius (m) | 13.3 |
| Waist width (mm) | 85 |
| Terrain | All mountain |
| Core/Laminates | Wood |
| Warranty | 2 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, 2024These are my new teaching skis. They respond excellent to movement initiation.
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Skis are fun. They seem pretty light and maneuverable.
ChrisLocation: Manchester, NH
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