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K2 Mindbender 85 Skis · 2024 · 170 cm
$269.97
$449.95
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156 cm
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170 cm
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The Mindbender 85 is an ideal ski for anyone breaking out beyond the groomers. They are lightweight, forgiving, and intuitive – inspiring confidence in intermediate skiers looking to bring their improving skills to new parts of the mountain. Some skis are easy to outgrow for a developing skier, but these Mindbender 85’s will remain in your arsenal even after you gain confidence in tougher terrain. Also available in shorter lengths.
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| Ski length (cm) | 170 cm |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Men's |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Ski type | Freeride, All Mountain |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
| Tail profile | Partial twin tip |
| Tail width (mm) | 116 |
| Tip width (mm) | 128 |
| Turning radius (m) | 13.1 |
| Waist width (mm) | 85 |
| Terrain | All mountain |
| Core/Laminates | Wood |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
2.7/5
Ian Hamilton tested this product
These are a great ski for the beginner to intermediate skier who doesn't want to break the bank but wants a solid, easy turning, maneuverable ski. I took a couple runs on them and was impressed with their edge hold and easy carving, but didn't feel comfortable at higher speeds or in fresh snow. This ski can handle off piste,... Read more
Ideal for
- Easy to maneuver
- Good edge hold
- Solid construction
Not ideal for
- Not stable at top speed
- Not a ski for aggressive skiers
- Not versatile in fresh snow
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Ian Hamilton
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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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Originally posted at k2snow.com on Dec 17, 2023I initially picked up this ski to be used as an instructor ski. I liked its light weight and lower cost. Because of its lack of carbon or metal, I expected it to be fun, bendy, and limited. I’d hoped it would keep up for break laps. It has exceeded my expectations. Arcing long turns is a blast on these things, the provide plenty of pop on jumps, the understated graphics can be skied over by small kids without looking too beat up (key feature for an instructor ski), and while it definitely has speed limit, it’s much higher than I anticipated.
Today moved this review from 4 to 5 stars. At my area, what “soft snow” was left had gone through a light freeze-thaw and was crusted and choppy. It took some driving, but I was able to push this ski at speed through the chop with much less deflection than anticipated. It was downright fun.
It has its limits, but I’m impressed. It’s perfect for what it was intended to be. It’ll get skied on more than just instruction days.
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