K2 Mindbender 116C

3 available lengths: 163, 170, 177 cm

$850 MSRP

The read

Designed for advanced and expert women seeking deep powder and freeride terrain, this ski sits near the widest end of the freeride category. Its carbon spectral braid and flax construction deliver a lively, energetic feel without metal, while an extended tip-and-tail rocker profile maximizes float in soft snow. It rewards skiers who want a buoyant, maneuverable ride in off-piste conditions over groomed precision.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 116 mm

Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder

Weight Not published

Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted

Turn radius 16.3–19.8 m

Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed

Tip taper 27 mm

Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Mindbender 116C's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 18.0-meter radius draws medium-to-long turns and holds a line through them; a moderate taper keeps entry manageable without giving up much grip mid-arc.

Stability & dampness

Built without metal on an aspen veneer, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge.

Float & width

At 116 mm this is a powder width, built to stay on top in deep snow and surf rather than carve. Rocker at tip and tail lets it smear and release easily, while the camber underfoot keeps an edge.

Metal

None

Core

Aspen veneer

Rocker

Rocker camber rocker

Tail

Not published

Recommended binding

Not published

By length — exact specs for each size

Spec	163 cm	170 cm	177 cm
Tip (mm)	143.0	143.0	143.0
Waist (mm)	116.0	116.0	116.0
Tail (mm)	132.0	132.0	132.0
Radius (m)	16.3	18.0	19.8
Weight (g)	Not published	Not published	Not published

K2 Mindbender 116C

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Specs & what they mean

Turn & shape

Stability & dampness

Float & width

Common questions

What is the Mindbender 116C's turn radius?

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