Mindbender 88

K2 Mindbender 88

What the manufacturer says

Hardpack hero with freeride DNA! The 88 from the legendary Mindbender range delivers lightning-fast edge changes, direct responsiveness and solid edge grip. “Dark Matter” technology dampens and stabilises, whilst “Titanal I Beam” provides the necessary extra pressure and power. With the Mindbender 88, the motto is: turn & burn.

SKIMAGAZIN rating

“Brilliant! So much fun to ride! It’s a real joy to ski,” praise our testers. It doesn’t take the day’s skiing too seriously; it’s not a top-level athlete like some of its all-mountain counterparts, but loves drifting, soft snow and a relaxed choice of lines. Instead of forcing the ski uncompromisingly onto the edge through turns, it leaves room to play and vary your style. At high speeds, some testers felt it could do with a bit more stability – it’s simply not a high-speed carver. However, it impresses with its lightness and forgiveness. An agile ski with a relatively small turning radius for skiers who see all-mountain skiing as an invitation to have fun on the mountain.

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