K2 2025 Mindbender 96c Ski

Regular price $1,099.99 Sale price $879.99 Save $220.00

Are you looking for an all-mountain ski that's equally comfortable on hard pack, bumps or the occasional powder day? Look no further than the all-new K2 Mindbender 96C.

Featuring K2’s patented Spectral Braid technology, a variable-angle fiber reinforcement that allows for precision-tuned torsion and flex, the 96C’s deliver a lively and energetic carving experience.

Strapped with Uni-Directional Flax, the 96C can track in variable terrain.

Its composure will keep you feeling confident through the chop and chunder. The 96C delivers a playful and stable demeanor, letting you feel confident regardless of where you take them.

BEST FOR:

best for freeride

FREERIDE

best for all mountain

ALL MOUNTAIN

CONSTRUCTION:

ski construction mindbender 96c

PROFILE:

ski profile all terrain rocker

FLEX:

6

ALL-TERRAIN ROCKER™:

ski rocker all terrain rocker

Gradual rise in the tip with a short, low section in the tail for greater versatility in all conditions.

SPECTRAL BRAID:

Another implementation of K2’s Torsion Control Design, patented Spectral Braid is a first-of-its-kind variable-angle fiber reinforcement that allows for precision-tuned torsion and flex by altering the fiber orientation along the length of the ski. Lively, energetic, and composed, skis with K2’s Spectral Braid have stability and control in spades while remaining extremely maneuverable.

UNI DIRECTIONAL FLAX:

uni directional flex

Flax is a lightweight and sustainable natural fiber reinforcement fabric that improves a skis ability to track in variable terrain resulting in improved suspension and composure.

BIO-RESIN:

Lightweight, eco-friendly material for energetic and consistent flex across a wide range of temperatures.

DIMENSIONS

131 - 96 - 119

RADIUS

17.8 @ 184

PRODUCT WEIGHT(G)

1,930 @ 184

ROCKER

All-Terrain Rocker

BEST FOR

Freeride,All Mountain

Skier Weight Skier Height Ski Length
lbs/kg ft/In Expert (cm) Intermediate (cm)
100+ / 45+ 4'6"+ 134+ 124+
110+ / 50+ 4'9"+ 146+ 136+
120+ / 55+ 5'0"+ 159+ 149+
130+ / 59+ 5'3"+ 166+ 156+
140+ / 63+ 5'6"+ 170+ 160+
150+ / 68+ 5'9"+ 177+ 167+
170+ / 77+ 6'0"+ 184+ 174+
190+ / 86+ 6'2"+ 191+ 181+
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