THE MINDBENDER 96C 2026
A snappy and nimble freeride ski
Are you looking for an all-mountain ski that's equally comfortable on hard pack, bumps or the occasional powder day? Answers lie in the Mindbender 96C. Its composure will keep you feeling confident through the chop and chunder. The 96C delivers a playful and stable demeanor, letting you feel secure regardless of where you take them.
Details
Rocker Type: All-Terrain Rocker – Skis with All-Terrain rocker have a gradual rise to the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a short, low rise in the tail for added control variable snow.
Flex: 6 – (1 = Playful, 10 = Precise)
Core: Aspen Micro Block Core – Many small stringers of Aspen give a consistent flex, smooth feel, and damp ride.
Laminates: Bio Resin – Increases bonding with the core, adds cold temperature strength, and is more sustainable than traditional resins.
Spectral Braid – K2’s Patented Spectral Braid is a first of its kind variable angle reinforcement that allows for precision-tuned torsion and flex by altering the fiber orientation along the length of the ski. This makes the ski feel lively, energetic, and remarkably composed.
Uni-Directional Flax – 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.
Sidewalls: Hybritech Sidewall – A blend of cap and sidewall construction delivers the ultimate combination of precise edgehold and smooth turn initiation.
Base: Sintered Base
Specs
- Terrain: All-Mountain
- Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced
- Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
- Turning Radius: 15.4 @ 178
- Product Weight(Gr): 2,089 @ 183
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
- Tail Type: Partial Twin Tip
- Warranty: 2 Years
Size chart
| Size (cm) | 166 | 172 | 178 | 184 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 131 | 131 | 131 | 131 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 15.4 |