The K2 Mindbender 101 is the widest of the core Mindbender trio, an all-mountain and big mountain ski with a reshaped Titanal laminate and slightly altered width for this season. Dark Matter inserts sit at strategic points along the perimeter to add smoothness at speed.
The core is Aspen and Paulownia with a Titanal I-Beam between the contact points, bonded with bio resin. It runs an All Terrain Rocker, full-length sidewalls, a sintered base and a partial twin tail, and K2 describes the turn initiation as intuitive with precise edgehold.
The trade-off for that extra width is a little less quickness edge to edge on hardpack compared with the 88 or 96. In return you get more float in soft snow and a calmer ride through chop.
It fits intermediate to advanced skiers who spend time off the groomers and want a ski that can handle a storm day as well as the morning after. Lengths run 164 to 192 cm; most skiers choose between nose and forehead height.
For powder mornings that turn into chopped-up afternoons, the Mindbender 101 is a stable, smooth ski that makes the whole day fun.
Mild camber underfoot with pronounced tip rocker and mild tail rocker.
Aspen for structure and paulownia for lightness.
Bonds better with the core and adds cold-temperature strength, and is more sustainable than traditional resins.
Added weighting in specific areas of the forebody and mid-tail.
A sheet of titanal between the contact points covering about two-thirds of the ski width.
Sidewalls along the full length for power and edge hold.
A fast, durable sintered base.
| Length (cm) | Tip / Waist / Tail (mm) |
|---|---|
| 171 | 130 / 101 / 122 |
| 178 | 130 / 101 / 122 |
| 185 | 130 / 101 / 122 |
| 192 | 130 / 101 / 122 |
This guide is for alpine (downhill) skis. Ski length depends on your height, your ability, and how you like to ski. Use this chart as a starting point, then talk to us about the ski itself: rocker, width, and turn shape all change how long a ski feels.
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" / 147 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 145–155 |
| 5'0" / 152 | 125–135 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 150–160 |
| 5'2" / 157 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 155–165 |
| 5'4" / 163 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 160–170 |
| 5'6" / 168 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 165–175 |
| 5'8" / 173 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 170–180 |
| 5'10" / 178 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 175–185 |
| 6'0" / 183 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 180–190 |
| 6'2" / 188 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 180–190 | 185–192 |
| 6'4" / 193 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 185–192 | 190–192 |
Not sure? Call us at (802) 253-4531 or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.
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