K2 MINDBENDER 85 Skis 2026

This is where it begins: The K2 Mindbender 85 Skis. For those with big mountain dreams but don’t have the experience to get there yet. Easy, intuitive, but stable enough to encourage that next step. Enjoy the free-spirited qualities of the other mind-bogglingly good Mindbender skis, in a more forgiving and lighter package. The K2 Mindbender 85 Skis are some of the most versatile and user-friendly intermediate free ride-inspired skis on the market. The Mindbender 85 is an ideal ski for anyone breaking out beyond the groomers. It is lightweight, forgiving, and intuitive – inspiring confidence in anyone looking to improve their skills on the slopes. K2's all-terrain rocker profile has gradual rise in the tip and tail for extra float through variable conditions and easier handling characteristics. Step up from your rentals and see what improving your skiing is all about on the K2 Mindbender 85 Skis.

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.

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Specs
     • Gender : Men
     • Terrain Type : All-Mountain, Freeride
     • Ability Level : Intermediate - Advanced
     • Radius : 13.1m @ 170cm
Construction
     • Flex : 5/10
   


     • Rocker Type : All-Terrain Rocker, Tip: low/gradual rise, Tail: low/short rise (partial twin-tip)
   

    
     • Core Material : Wood, Aspen
     • Stiffness Reinforcement : No
     • Sidewalls : Slantwall Sidewall
   

Dimensions
     • Length(cm) : 156, 163, 170, 177
     • Tip width(mm) : 128
     • Waist width(mm) : 85
     • Tail width(mm) : 115
     • Weight(g) : 1650/ski @ 170cm
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.

BioResin K2’s proprietary resin blend. BioResin was formulated with 30% bio-content and provides better cold temperature toughness and superior bond strength compared to our old, standard resin. FSC-certified wood core FSC-certified wood means it comes from forests managed responsibly according to the stringent environmental, social, and economic standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring it's harvested sustainably and ethically.

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!

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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.