K2 Mindbender 96c - 2024 Ski Test Review

New Mindbender 96 C and 106 C. All-new carbon construction with flax for vibration absorption without extra weight. These skis weight about 150g less than the Ti versions and offer a different feel with excellent suspension for skiers who don’t want metal. More dynamic, accessible, and precision-oriented than the Ti Mindbenders.
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 patented Spectral Braid technology, Bio Resin and Uni-Directional Flax. The 96C delivers a playful and stable demeanor which is sure to inspire confidence while exploring the resort.
STYLE: All Mountain
ABILITY: Intermediate / Advanced
SHAPE: Rocker / Camber / Rocker
CAMBER
All-Terrain Rocker - Gradual rise in the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a low, a short rise in the tail for added control in variable snow
CORE
Aspen Veneer Core - Lightweight and resilient, the perfect all around core material.
Uni-Directional Flax - Weight-conscious Adds composure to the ski allowing it to track more predictably in varied terrain
LAMINATES
Spectral Braid Technology: Another implementation of K2’s Torsion Control Design, the 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.
BINDING COMPATIBILITY
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
SPECS:
Ski Tip / Waist / Tail: 131-96-119
Weight: 1,930gm in the 184cm
Turn Radius: 17.8m in the 184cm