THE GEAR PICKER
skis / freeride
Men's · freeride · all-mountain

K2 Mindbender 90C

4 available lengths: 160, 166, 172, 178 cm
$600 MSRP
K2 Mindbender 90C — topsheet
The read

This frontside-leaning all-mountain ski sits notably narrower than most freeride skis in the catalog, suiting groomed terrain and mixed conditions over deep powder. Its carbon spectral-braid construction with no metal delivers a light, lively, and energetic feel, while the short 13-meter radius and tip-and-tail rocker profile favor quick, nimble turn initiation. Rated for beginner to intermediate skiers, it rewards those seeking an accessible, maneuverable ride across varied terrain.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 90 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,482–1,719 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 11.9–15.3 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 42 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Mindbender 90C's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 13.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper loosens turn entry and lets the shovel pivot and smear when you want it looser.

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 1,560 g it's a genuinely light ski, nimble and easy to move around.

Float & width

At 90 mm it's a balanced all-mountain width — real float for soft snow without giving up much hardpack quickness. 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 160 cm166 cm172 cm178 cm
Tip (mm) 132.0132.0132.0132.0
Waist (mm) 90.090.090.090.0
Tail (mm) 117.0117.0117.0117.0
Radius (m) 11.913.014.115.3
Weight (g) 1,4821,5601,6391,719

Common questions

How much does the Mindbender 90C weigh?

Per ski, the Mindbender 90C weighs 1,482–1,719 g across its lengths (1,482 g at 160 cm, 1,560 g at 166 cm, 1,639 g at 172 cm, 1,719 g at 178 cm).

What is the Mindbender 90C's turn radius?

The Mindbender 90C has a 11.9–15.3 m turn radius.

Similar freeride skis

Other freeride skis near this waist. Open a ski, or compare it head-to-head.
K2 Mindbender 90C
Women's version · 90 mm
 Compare ↔
Dynastar M-Free 90
90 mm
 Compare ↔
Atomic Bent 90
90 mm
 Compare ↔
K2 Mindbender 89Ti
89 mm
 Compare ↔