{"product_id":"k2-mindbender-96c-skis-flat-2027","title":"K2 Mindbender 96C Skis Flat 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pc-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe K2 Mindbender 96C is an all-mountain freeride ski that balances playful energy with stable composure. Built around K2’s Spectral Braid and a Uni-Directional Flax reinforcement over a lightweight Aspen veneer core, the 96C is designed to carve hardpack, hold through chop, and float when the powder shows up — a true one-ski quiver for varied conditions. Available in 166, 172, 178 and 184 cm. (Bindings not included.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pc-tech-summary\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003eTech \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-summary__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-category\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pc-tech-category__title\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pc-tech-category__value\"\u003eFreeride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-category\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pc-tech-category__title\"\u003eAbility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pc-tech-category__value\"\u003eIntermediate, Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-category\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pc-tech-category__title\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eFreeride\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003ePowder\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eAll Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-category\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pc-tech-category__title\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Tech\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eCarbonCore\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eAspen Veneer\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eSpectral Braid (Mindbender)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eUni-Directional Flax\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eBio-Resin (eco-friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-category\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pc-tech-category__title\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-tech-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003ePlayful\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eStable\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eLively\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eEnergetic\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eComposed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eManeuverable\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pc-tech-tag\"\u003eSustainable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pc-rating__title\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating__bar\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Mapped: Intermediate-Advanced = positions 4-9 on a 1-9 scale --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating__fill\" style=\"left: 33.333%; width: 66.667%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating__labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pc-rating__value\"\u003e4-9 \/ 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pc-rating__title\"\u003eTerrain Focus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating__bar\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Mapped: All-Mountain-Powder = positions 5-8 on a 1-9 scale --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating__fill\" style=\"left: 44.444%; width: 44.444%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-rating__labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGroomers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePowder\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pc-rating__value\"\u003e5-8 \/ 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pc-specs-table pc-specs-table--bordered\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166, 172, 178, 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (tip - waist - tail)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131 - 96 - 119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 @ 168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Weight (No Plate)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1630 g @ 172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbonCore, Aspen Veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cul class=\"pc-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-Terrain Rocker™ — gradual tip rise with a short, low tail section for versatility in varied snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectral Braid (Mindbender) — variable-angle reinforcement for tuned torsion, stability, and maneuverability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUni-Directional Flax — natural fiber reinforcement to improve tracking and composure in variable terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspen Veneer core — lightweight, resilient wood core for lively flex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio-Resin — eco-friendly resin for consistent flex across temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayful yet stable feel for carving, bumps, and occasional powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr class=\"pc-divider\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: Bindings are not included. 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