About this product
The all-new K2 Mindbender 96C W is a women’s all-mountain freeride ski built for intermediate to advanced skiers seeking a lighter, more approachable ride that still delivers stability, versatility, and confidence across the entire mountain. Featuring K2’s patented Spectral Braid technology—a variable-angle carbon fiber reinforcement—the ski offers precision-tuned torsion and flex for a lively, energetic power transfer without the punishing feel of heavier metal-laminate chargers.
Reinforced with Uni-Directional Flax, the 96C W dampens vibrations and tracks smoothly through chop, chunder, and variable snow. Its 96mm waist hits the sweet spot for a true one-ski resort quiver: wide enough to float and maneuver in soft snow and off-piste terrain, yet quick and agile enough edge-to-edge for carving clean groomer laps. Compared to the burlier Mindbender 99Ti W, the 96C W provides a more forgiving flex that takes far less effort to pivot and steer through tight trees and bumps, keeping you shredding with ease from first chair to last.
Features
- All-Terrain Rocker: Gradual rise in the tip with a short, low tail rise for smooth turn initiation, effortless release, and dependable float in variable snow conditions.
- Spectral Braid Carbon Reinforcement: Patented variable-angle carbon weave that fine-tunes torsional stiffness and flex, delivering lively pop, snap, and high-speed stability without adding excess weight.
- Aspen Veneer Core: Lightweight, resilient aspen wood core provides a smooth, consistent flex and a predictable, durable platform underfoot.
- Uni-Directional Flax: Lightweight natural fiber layer that absorbs chatter and improves edge hold and tracking in crud and variable terrain.
- Bio-Resin: Eco-friendly resin system that enhances bonding durability and maintains consistent, energetic flex across a wide range of temperatures.
- Hybritech Sidewall Construction: Blends sidewalls underfoot for solid edge grip and power transmission with cap construction in the tip and tail to reduce swing weight and resist top-sheet chipping.
Specifications
- Category: Women’s All-Mountain / Freeride (Flat / No bindings included)
- Sidecut: 131 - 96 - 119 mm
- Radius: 14.1 m @ 166 cm
- Weight: 1,630 g @ 166 cm
- Available Lengths: 148 cm, 154 cm, 160 cm, 166 cm, 172 cm
- Profile: All-Terrain Rocker
- Core: Aspen Veneer / Aspen Micro Block
- Laminate / Reinforcements: Carbon Spectral Braid, Uni-Directional Flax, Bio-Resin
- Sidewalls: Hybritech
- Base: Sintered
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