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The Mindbender 90 is a versatile all-mountain ski designed for skiers looking for a lightweight, lively, and easy-to-handle ski that can comfortably handle the entire mountain. The Aspen Microblock Core keeps the weight low and delivers a responsive and energetic feel, while the All-Terrain Rocker makes turn initiation easier and provides versatility across different snow conditions. The Spectral Braid™ adds controlled torsional stiffness and stability without making the ski heavy or demanding. It is an excellent choice for progressing skiers who want a ski that allows them to move confidently from groomed pistes to light off-piste terrain.
This ski does not include bindings. The model is available as a Flat ski or with the optional M3 11 Compact Quikclik system. If you purchase skis and bindings together, we can mount the bindings for you free of charge.
Information & Features
Specifications
• Gender: Men
• Best for: All-Mountain, Freeride
• Snow Conditions: Groomed, Fresh, Variable, Light Untracked
• Ability Level: Intermediate - Advanced
• Turn Radius: 15.3m @ 178cm
Construction
• Profile Type: All-Terrain Rocker, Tip: Long Progressive Rise, Camber Underfoot,
Tail: Medium Progressive Rise
• Core Material: Aspen Microblock
• Stiffness/Stability Reinforcement: Spectral Braid™
• Sidewalls: Slantwall Sidewall
Dimensions
• Length (cm): 160, 166, 172, 178
• Tip Width (mm): 132
• Waist Width (mm): 90
• Tail Width (mm): 117
• Weight (g): 1760/ski @ 178cm
Binding Information
Not Included: The ski is supplied without bindings. Bindings should be selected and adjusted according to the skier's weight, height, ability level, and other equipment. If you purchase skis and bindings together, we can mount the bindings for you free of charge.
All-Terrain RockerThe All-Terrain Rocker combines gradual rocker in the tip with traditional camber underfoot, providing
versatility across different snow conditions and terrain. The rocker makes turn initiation easier and improves
float in soft, deep snow, while the camber underfoot provides grip and stability on groomed
slopes and in changing terrain.
Aspen MicroblockThe Aspen Microblock Core uses small, interlocking sections of Aspen wood to reduce material waste
while maintaining consistent flex and durability. This construction delivers low weight, a lively feel
and smooth energy transfer, while retaining the strength required for everyday use across the mountain.
Spectral Braid™The Spectral Braid™ is an evolution of K2's Torsion Control Design technology. It uses variable-angle reinforcement,
with the fiber orientation changing along the length of the ski to precisely control torsional stiffness and flex.
This allows the Mindbender 90 to maintain stability and control while remaining agile, lively and easy to maneuver.
Uni-Directional FlaxUnidirectional natural flax fibers improve vibration absorption and provide a smoother ride.
They offer better control and stability in variable snow conditions while preserving the ski's lively and responsive feel.
BioResinA plant-based resin that replaces conventional petroleum-based resins. It reduces environmental impact
while maintaining the construction's strength, consistent flex, energy transfer and long-term structural durability.
New K2 Mindbender CollectionA project built with genuine passion, the Mindbender collection was designed for all freeriders. Whether you are looking for big mountain equipment, a powerful and stable all-mountain ski, or a fast and precise ski for the piste, the Mindbender collection has what you are looking for. The Mindbender ski range has been developed through hundreds of hours of design, testing, and refinement. The all-new Mindbenders are purpose-built to take you wherever you want to ski, led by the new Dark Matter technology. Point them into an open bowl and they maintain a confident line even at high speeds. Take them through tight trees and demanding technical terrain, and they remain fast, agile, and lively underfoot. Even when conditions change from soft and deep snow on the first run of the day to firmer and more chopped-up snow in the early afternoon, the Mindbenders maintain their composure and stability without forcing you to change the way you ski.
About the Manufacturer
K2 is the original American ski and snowboard brand, founded in 1962 in Washington State. The company continued to pioneer the industry, expanding into snowboarding in 1987, and was the first brand to create products specifically designed for women in 1999 (Women’s Alliance™). Today, K2 is redefining its brand for the future, building on its heritage with the goal of re-establishing its position as an industry leader.
The Promise... As part of the ski, snowboard, and winter sports community, K2 people spend all year in the mountains and have a strong environmental consciousness. K2 is committed to creating a more sustainable future for both people and the planet, taking a conscious approach to carefully manufacturing products and selecting materials while reducing its environmental footprint.
The Goal... The goal is to prioritise sustainability across all aspects of the business in order to achieve targets of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, 80% by 2040, and reaching net-zero emissions before 2050.
The Execution... K2 identifies, measures, and improves sustainability across all areas of its business, from material selection and manufacturing processes to waste reduction, transportation, end-of-life product design, and energy consumption.
Process
• Creating products with the longest possible lifespan in the market.
• Short term – Replacing all materials with the most sustainable available alternative.
• Medium term – Innovating new materials and processes.
• Medium term – Creating more sustainable end-of-life solutions instead of disposal.
• Achieving 95% overall sustainable packaging by 2025.
Production
• The installation of solar panels at K2's Kaitai factory converted 44% of the energy previously required for production into renewable energy.
• A 66% immediate reduction in energy consumption for facility lighting was achieved through an energy-efficiency upgrade program.
• Since 2021, K2 has offset 100% of the carbon emissions generated by the transportation of its goods.
Practices
• As a company, K2 focuses on sustainability for the future, across every department and with the involvement of every employee.
• K2's headquarters is an ENERGY STAR-certified building that uses 35% less energy than comparable buildings nationally.
• Thanks to the location of its urban offices, the main methods of employee transportation are public transit and cycling.
