K2 MINDBENDER 116C Skis

The new Mindbender 116C updated its shape and rocker profiles to maximize float, stability and maneuverability. The ski features K2’s patented Spectral Braid technology, Bio Resin and Uni-Directional Flax. Derived from the stalks of flax plants, this lightweight and sustainable natural-fiber reinforcement fabric improves the ski’s ability to track in variable terrain, improving suspension and composure. The K2 Mindbender 116 C Skis are everything you've been looking for in a powder ski and more. Their wide waist width and powder rocker profile provide float and stability when the snow is deep, but they're easy to whip around when things get steep and sketchy. The Powder Rocker is designed for unmatched flotation in deep snow. This tip has the most elevation and longest rocker and offers skiers a surfy feel with enhanced soft-snow performance. The camber still exists to ensure edge hold in firmer conditions. Inspired by pro athletes and tuned to tap into that euphoric feeling of floating, the K2 Mindbender 116 C Skis are perfect for powder hounds trying to sniff out their next stash.

This ski does not come with bindings. We recommend a pair of bindings with a brake from 5 up to 10 mm wider than the ski. Please feel free to contact our customer service if you have a question about binding compatibility. If you buy skis and bindings together we can mount them for you free of charge.

K2 Mindbender Collection
A true passion project, the Mindbender Collection was designed for freeriders everywhere. Whether you're looking for a big mountain setup, a powerful and stable all-mountain slayer or a quick and precise bump eater, the Mindbender collection has what you're looking for. Mindbender is also hundreds of hours of designing, testing and tweaking. Through the process, K2 engineers focused on tuning the torsional and longitudinal flex properties of each model in the line for an optimal blend of edge grip and driftability. Two solutions emerged from this philosophy - a Y-shaped Titanal beam in the Ti models, and a variable angle carbon braid in the non-Titanal models. The Mindbender collection emphasizes performance in varying conditions and is purpose engineered for cutting through everything, for the most planted, yet fun freeride experience.

At a glance



Material information & features

Specs
     • Gender : Men
     • Terrain Type : Freeride, Powder
     • Ability Level : Advanced - Expert
     • Radius : 18.9m @ 183cm
Construction
     • Flex : 7/10
   


     • Rocker Type : Powder Rocker, Tip: high/long rise, Tail: medium/long rise (partial twin-tip)
   

    
     • Core Material : Carbon/Wood, Aspen
     • Stiffness Reinforcement : K2 Spectral Braid
     • Sidewalls : Slantwall Sidewall
   

Dimensions
     • Length(cm) : 177, 182
     • Tip width(mm) : 143
     • Waist width(mm) : 116
     • Tail width(mm) : 132
     • Weight(g) : 2325/ski @ 187cm
Bindings Information
Not included : We recommend a pair of bindings with a brake from 5 up to 10 mm wider than the ski. Please feel free to contact our customer service if you have a question about binding compatibility. If you buy skis and bindings together we can mount them for you free of charge.


    
Additional material and technology information

Spectral Braid Technology An implementation of K2’s Torsion Control Design, is it's patented Spectral Braid is a first-of-its-kind variable-angle fiber reinforcement that allows for precision-tuned torsion and flex by altering the fiber orientation along the length of the ski. Lively, energetic, and composed, skis with K2’s Spectral Braid technology have stability and control while remaining extremely maneuverable. Designed to keep you light and playful without compromising the top end of your skiing ability.

Uni-Directional Flax Flax is a lightweight and sustainable natural fiber reinforcement fabric that improves a skis ability to track in variable terrain resulting in improved suspension and composure.

Aspen wood core The core of the ski is there to transfer shear between all the contributing sheets and by experimenting with the proportions, K2 can temper with the balance between stiffness, dampness and flexibility and add or reduce weight. Using different types of wood and finding the right balance between them can produce great results. Different types of wood have different properties to bring to the table. K2 is able to use the properties of several types of wood in its cores, and can more accurately shape a ski's characteristics. This is done to give different strengths, flexes, and weights to different areas of a ski. In this case, Aspen has been chosen to ensure consistency, giving riders the advantage of a proven flex, durability and snap. Choosing the right type of wood and using it on the right area of the core, can make a great ski stand out!

About the manufacturer

K2 is the original American Ski and Snowboard Brand, founded in 1962 in Washington State. The brand continued to pioneer by expanding into snowboards in 1987 and was the first brand to specifically engineer products for women starting in 1999; Women’s Alliance™. Today K2 is resetting its brand for the future, to one that builds on this legacy to reposition as the industry leader.
The Promise... As a part of the ski, snowboard, and winter sports community K2 people spend all of their time in the mountains and are conscious of the environment. K2 is committed to making a more sustainable future for both people and the planet, as it moves forward with conscious discipline towards mindful product manufacturing and materials selection, reducing its impact on.
The Objective... is to prioritize sustainability in all aspects of its business to achieve the targets of a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, an 80% reduction by 2040, and net-zero before 2050.
The Execution... K2 will identify, measure and improve sustainability in all areas of its business; from materials selection, production processes, waste reduction, transportation, end-of-use planning, and energy consumption.
Process
• Create the longest-lasting product on the market.
• Near Term - Replace all materials with the most sustainable alternative.  
• Mid-Term - Innovate new materials and processes.  
• Mid-Term - Create end-of-life uses for the product that is more sustainable than disposing of the product.  
• Total packaging to be 95% sustainable by 2025.
Production
• Installation of Solar Panels at K2’s Kaitai factory converted 44% of manufacturing energy to date into renewable energy.  
• Achieved a 66% facilities lighting reduction immediately via an energy conversion program.  
• K2 is 100% offset on carbon emissions caused by its freight usage since 2021.
Practice
• As a company, K2 is focused on sustainability for the future in every department and with every employee.  
• K2 headquarters is an Energy Star certified building, using 35% less energy than other buildings city and nationwide.  
• Via its urban office location, the primary modes of employee commuting are via public transportation and bicycles.