K2 Mindbender 116C

So super, super fun ski from K2, I have a lot of fun on these, I wish we had, you know, I wish every day was a powder ski so I could ski a ski like th...

What K2 has done they've made the shovel of the ski along with the tail of the ski the side cut to be pretty flat so it'll be nice and easy to break l...

But that's it, that is the K2 Mindbender 116C, really fun free ride powder ski, more on the directional side of things from K2. Check this thing out a...

Still works great on groomers but again this really is going to be a ski for some of the best days of the year and hopefully you get on our pair.

You know, this is one of the better floaters out there due to that lightweight, that longer rocker and that taper shape.

Fischer and Nordica are both race pedigree brands, and K2 has been more of a freestyle/big mountain brand over the years, as a result the K2 Mindbender is like a 4WD Cadillac. It's smooth, predictable, stable, and generally a great ski to crush with.

The issue with lighter pow skis, I'm thinking of stuff like the Mindbender 116c/BC120, is they're a lot more work and a lot less fun after a few good runs. If you're earning your turns and you know the snow is going to be sublime then something like the BC120 is a great ski. If you want to ski fast and smooth in-bounds the whole day then my best bet has been on heavier skis like the Revolt or Kartel/Jeffrey. I'm not the best at freestyle, but I can butter and manage rotations decently well on my Revolt 121s.

Intermediate skier, bought my first skis/boots last year after a lifetime of renting. I went with the K2 mindbender and absolutely love them.

Check out Fischer ranger 96. That, and the k2 mindbender. Both are more directional than the bent or free but are quintessential do-it-all skis.

Done research for GF decided to get her K2 mindbender for her birthday, the reviews are overwhelmingly positive for skis similar to what you are looking for