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Men's · freeride · all-mountain

K2 Mindbender 85

4 available lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177 cm
$500 MSRP
K2 Mindbender 85 — topsheet
The read

The Mindbender 85 is a frontside-leaning all-mountain ski rated for beginners and aimed at skiers ready to explore beyond groomed runs. Its carbon-reinforced aspen core and tip-rocker profile make it light, easy to flex, and forgiving at turn initiation, while its short-radius shape favors quick, nimble edge-to-edge turns. It suits newer skiers building confidence across varied terrain who want an approachable, lively feel underfoot.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 85 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,464–1,745 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 10.7–14.4 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 43 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Mindbender 85's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 13.1-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.

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. At 1,650 g it stays light and maneuverable.

Float & width

At 85 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
Metal
None
Core
Aspen veneer
Rocker
Rocker camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 156 cm163 cm170 cm177 cm
Tip (mm) 128.0128.0128.0128.0
Waist (mm) 85.085.085.085.0
Tail (mm) 116.0116.0116.0116.0
Radius (m) 10.711.913.114.4
Weight (g) 1,4641,5561,6501,745

Common questions

How much does the Mindbender 85 weigh?

Per ski, the Mindbender 85 weighs 1,464–1,745 g across its lengths (1,464 g at 156 cm, 1,556 g at 163 cm, 1,650 g at 170 cm, 1,745 g at 177 cm).

What is the Mindbender 85's turn radius?

The Mindbender 85 has a 10.7–14.4 m turn radius.

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