2027 K2 Mindbender 85 Skis with Dalbello Veloce Max 75 Boots and Poles

Stepping off the groomers doesn't have to be intimidating, and the K2 Mindbender 85 is the entry point into K2's freeride-leaning Mindbender family. A lightweight wood core, a forgiving flex, and an all-terrain rocker shape make it intuitive to turn and steady when snow conditions turn mixed. Intermediates ready to explore get a ski that stays calm in exactly the conditions that used to feel like a problem. [boot PKG overview]

Who it's for:

Intermediates ready to explore past the groomed run. It's the entry point to K2's freeride-leaning Mindbender family, aimed at skiers stepping into mixed terrain for the first time.

Things to consider:

As the accessible ski in the Mindbender family, it will feel soft to a strong skier pushing hard through heavy snow. The lighter build also gives up damping at speed compared with a metal-laminate freeride ski.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Freeride-leaning skis reward a bit of length for stability in variable snow, so sizing at or slightly above your height works well. Skiers who spend most of their time in trees should stay closer to their height for easier pivoting.