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The K2 Mindbender 116 C is the fun, playful powder option of the Mindbender series. But don’t be fooled; the entire Mindbender line takes a freeride-oriented approach to their respective specialties, and the 116C is more than just a powder ski.
It has a very standard all-mountain rocker/camber profile. The 116 waist is generous enough to give you some float but not so much that you can’t take these out when conditions are variable. You might have to do a bit of feathering on bulletproof mornings, but they’ll be fun to ride again by the time things soften up in the sun.
The most fascinating thing about this ski is the “Spectral Braid.” Besides having an admittedly cool name, it’s a means of adding some intentional stiffness or play to the ski without throwing in the weight of a metal sheet. That means that the 116 Cs are uncommonly floaty and light for a powder ski with a comparatively modest waist width.
Things we like:
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Lightweight, powerful, and fun ski -
A wide waisted powder ski that can still ride the whole mountain
Things we don't like:
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It's not as maneuvarable as other all-mountain options out there
- Long powder rocker for unmatched float and a surfy feel
- Carbon "Spectral Braid" for stability and maneuverability
- Additional carbon stringers along the top to add pop and play
- 179cm, 186cm, 193cm variations
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Things we like:
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Lightweight, powerful, and fun ski
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A wide waisted powder ski that can still ride the whole mountain
Things we don't like:
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It's not as maneuvarable as other all-mountain options out there
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