Brand new for this season and already reigning true to their pedigree, the K2 Mindbender 96C Skis have become a standout in their class—endowing advanced and expert skiers with a playful ride tailor-made for confidence in a freeride setting. With the same construction and profile as that of the Mindbender 90C, the Mindbender 96C emerges just as balanced as its siblings and enlists the expertise of K2’s Carbon Spectral Braiding to achieve this. With tighter cross-hatching in the shovel and looser weaving in the rear, this unique braiding technology is able to achieve a similar effect as the Titanal Y-Beam but at a fraction of the weight. Thus, the Mindbender 96C surpasses its titanal counterparts as the more agile performer in the bunch and appeals to the smeary, more creative skier seeking impeccable playfulness at the advanced level. When combined with a 96mm waist, the Mindbender 96C sits remarkably pretty amongst a competitive mid-90’s field and utilizes its unique construction to stand out from the crowd. Though it’s not the most aggressive, high-speed performer in the Mindbender lineup, the Mindbender 96C makes up for it in sheer athleticism and has quickly become the one to beat in moguls, trees, and short-swing turns alike. Thus, the K2 Mindbender 96C Skis officially stake their claim as the smooth and easy-going performer who, like their skiers, prefer an untroubled approach to freeride expertise.