Compare skis
K2 Mindbender 89Ti vs Blizzard Rustler 10
Mindbender carves tighter on groomers; Rustler floats.
Worked out for a 90 kg skier.
Side by side
Calculated for 90 kg on groomed snow. Shaded rows are the model; “est.” marks numbers the maker does not publish.
- K2 Mindbender 89Tiall-mountain
image © K2 - Blizzard Rustler 10freeride
image © Blizzard
- Length compared
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti176 cm
- Blizzard Rustler 10174 cm
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Tip / waist / tail
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti130 / 89 / 114 mm
- Blizzard Rustler 10134est. / 102est. / 123est. mm
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Sidecut radius
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti15.6 mest.
- Blizzard Rustler 1016.5 m
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Carve radius at 30° edge
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti13.5 m
- Blizzard Rustler 1014.3 m
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Carve radius at 45° edge
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti11 m
- Blizzard Rustler 1011.7 m
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Edge hold on firm snow
- K2 Mindbender 89TiHolds well (100%)tail holds, under holds, tip holds
- Blizzard Rustler 10Holds well (98%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Edge hold by ability
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- First-timer: slides (19%)
- Beginner: slides (41%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (70%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (95%)
- Expert: holds well (100%)
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (40%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (69%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (93%)
- Expert: holds well (98%)
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Float in soft snow
- K2 Mindbender 89TiSinks (43%)
- Blizzard Rustler 10Floats well (77%)
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Construction
- K2 Mindbender 89TiAspen Veneer
- Blizzard Rustler 10beech and poplar – two wood…
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Notes
- K2 Mindbender 89TiBuilt from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
- Blizzard Rustler 10Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti
- Sources
- K2 Mindbender 89TiK2 Mindbender 89Ti (2026) product page (read 9 Oct 2026); K2 Mindbender 89Ti Women's Skis 2026 | K2 Skis and K2 Snowboarding (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Blizzard Rustler 10Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 180 cm published dimensions) (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026); Blizzard Rustler 10 (2026/27) product page (read 9 Oct 2026)
| Measure | K2 Mindbender 89Tiall-mountain | Blizzard Rustler 10freeride |
|---|---|---|
| Length compared | 176 cm | 174 cm |
| Tip / waist / tail | 130 / 89 / 114 mm | 134est. / 102est. / 123est. mm |
| Sidecut radius | 15.6 mest. | 16.5 m |
| Carve radius at 30° edge | 13.5 m | 14.3 m |
| Carve radius at 45° edge | 11 m | 11.7 m |
| Edge hold on firm snow | Holds well (100%)tail holds, under holds, tip holds | Holds well (98%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds |
| Edge hold by ability |
|
|
| Float in soft snow | Sinks (43%) | Floats well (77%) |
| Construction | Aspen Veneer | beech and poplar – two wood… |
| Notes | Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates. | Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates. |
| Sources | K2 Mindbender 89Ti (2026) product page (read 9 Oct 2026); K2 Mindbender 89Ti Women's Skis 2026 | K2 Skis and K2 Snowboarding (read 9 Oct 2026) | Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 180 cm published dimensions) (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026); Blizzard Rustler 10 (2026/27) product page (read 9 Oct 2026) |
How they differ
Carve radius at 30° edge
- Blizzard Rustler 10 turns 0.8 m wider than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
Edge hold
- Blizzard Rustler 10 holds 2 points less than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
Float
The centre line is the K2 Mindbender 89Ti. Bars show the difference at 90 kg, from the model, not measurements.- Blizzard Rustler 10 floats 34 points more than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
Turn shape and pressure
Turn shape from above
Pressure along the ski
| Ski | Tail | Underfoot | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid line: K2 Mindbender 89Ti | 5% | 82% | 13% |
| Dashed line: Blizzard Rustler 10 | 4% | 84% | 12% |
Which one for which skier
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers
K2 Mindbender 89Ti fits better than Blizzard Rustler 10.
- K2 Mindbender 89Ti: Carve radius about 13.5 m at 30° edge and 11 m at 45° (176 cm)
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain
Blizzard Rustler 10 fits better than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Carve radius about 14.3 m at 30° edge and 11.7 m at 45° (174 cm)
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow
Blizzard Rustler 10 fits better than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Carve radius about 14.3 m at 30° edge and 11.7 m at 45° (174 cm)
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
What reviewers say
K2 Mindbender 89Ti
No published reviews of the K2 Mindbender 89Ti yet.
Blizzard Rustler 10
2025 Blizzard Rustler 10
The redesigned Blizzard Rustler 10 is highlighted for its exceptional balance and even flex. Featuring an updated Trueblend core and FluxForm metal construction, it navigates varying snow conditions seamlessly, transitioning smoothly between firm surfaces and chopped powder. While highly versatile with ample power and rebound for advanced skiers, less aggressive riders may find it best suited specifically for powder or crud.
“Balanced and very comfortable to ski in all conditions.”
Why this one: Tester weight not stated.
Read the full review (opens in a new tab)
Where to buy
K2 Mindbender 89Ti
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Blizzard Rustler 10
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Email me this comparison
The numbers for your weight and snow, and where to buy, in one email you can come back to.
Something wrong on this page?