Freeride · Tip rocker
K2 Mindbender 101 Men's 2027
- Category
- Freeride
- Profile
- Tip rocker
- Lengths
- 164 · 171 · 178 · 185 · 192 cm
- Tip / waist / tail
- 130 / 101 / 122 mm
- Radius
- 19.0 mest. at 178 cm
- Weight
- not stated
- Core
- Aspen Paulownia
- Metal
- not stated
- Carbon
- not stated
- Sidewall
- not stated
- Base
- not stated
- Intended ability
- not stated
Lengths and published dimensions
164 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 130.0
- Waist (mm)
- 101.0
- Tail (mm)
- 122.0
- Radius (m)
- 16.1est.
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
171 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 130.0
- Waist (mm)
- 101.0
- Tail (mm)
- 122.0
- Radius (m)
- 17.5est.
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
178 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 130.0
- Waist (mm)
- 101.0
- Tail (mm)
- 122.0
- Radius (m)
- 19.0est.
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
185 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 130.0
- Waist (mm)
- 101.0
- Tail (mm)
- 122.0
- Radius (m)
- 20.5
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,945
192 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 130.0
- Waist (mm)
- 101.0
- Tail (mm)
- 122.0
- Radius (m)
- 22.1est.
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
| Length | Tip (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (g, per ski) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 cm | 130.0 | 101.0 | 122.0 | 16.1est. | not published |
| 171 cm | 130.0 | 101.0 | 122.0 | 17.5est. | not published |
| 178 cm | 130.0 | 101.0 | 122.0 | 19.0est. | not published |
| 185 cm | 130.0 | 101.0 | 122.0 | 20.5 | 1,945 |
| 192 cm | 130.0 | 101.0 | 122.0 | 22.1est. | not published |
“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.
What the model says
Carve radius, to scale
- Sidecut radius: 18.97799853907962 m (est.)
- Carve radius at 30° edge: 16.4 m
- Carve radius at 45° edge: 13.4 m
Edge hold and float
- Edge hold: 95%, Holds well
- Float: 73%, Floats well
The K2 Mindbender 101 Men's at 178 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
70 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 16.4 / 13.4 / 9.5 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (98%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (62%)
- Float, powder
- Floats well (85%)
90 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 16.4 / 13.4 / 9.5 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (95%)
- Edge hold, ice
- Slides (58%)
- Float, powder
- Floats well (73%)
110 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 16.4 / 13.4 / 9.5 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (93%)
- Edge hold, ice
- Slides (54%)
- Float, powder
- Some float (66%)
| Skier | Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edge | Edge hold, groomed | Edge hold, ice | Float, powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 16.4 / 13.4 / 9.5 m | Holds well (98%) | On the limit (62%) | Floats well (85%) |
| 90 kg | 16.4 / 13.4 / 9.5 m | Holds well (95%) | Slides (58%) | Floats well (73%) |
| 110 kg | 16.4 / 13.4 / 9.5 m | Holds well (93%) | Slides (54%) | Some float (66%) |
These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).
By ability
The K2 Mindbender 101 Men's at 178 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.
Edge hold
On firm snow, 178 cm- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (39%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (67%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (90%)
- Expert: holds well (95%)
Float
In soft snow- First-timer: some float (56%)
- Beginner: some float (60%)
- Intermediate: some float (63%), assumed level
- Advanced: some float (68%)
- Expert: floats well (73%)
Ease
How forgiving it is- First-timer: hard (30%)
- Beginner: easy (90%)
- Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
- Advanced: easy (90%)
- Expert: manageable (79%)
Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.
Who it suits
It suits
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain155 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 16.4 m at 30° edge and 13.4 m at 45° (178 cm)
- Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: turn shape. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow129 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
It doesn’t suit
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers443 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 16.4 m at 30° edge and 13.4 m at 45° (178 cm)
- Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, turn shape, is solid.
What the model uses
| Flex underfoot | 158 N·m²est. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Camber height | 3.3 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker | 24.8 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker | 13.4 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker height | 18.4 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker height | 8.6 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Mount point offset | -6.4 cmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
Made of
| Core | Aspen Paulownia |
|---|---|
| Maker's description | Titanal I-Beam, Aspen Paulownia core |
Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.
What reviewers say
2027 K2 Mindbender 101 Ski Review
Bob St.Pierre · 4 June 2026 · 185 cm tested
K2 redesigns the platform with the Mindbender 101, replacing the directional 99 Ti with a looser, more freeride-oriented profile. Combining dual metal laminates and vibration damping with rockered tips and tails, it provides strong edge hold on firm groomers while remaining surfy and easy to pivot in tight trees. It excels across rough terrain, absorbing chop effortlessly and demonstrating surprising buoyancy in deep powder for expert and advanced skiers.
“First and foremost, it cuts through crud and chop with ease.” (Bob St.Pierre)
Read the full review (opens in a new tab)
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Where to buy
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Where these numbers come fromk2snow.com, edgelab.ski, read 9 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours
- K2 Mindbender 101 Men's Skis 2027 | K2 Skis and K2 Snowboarding (read 9 Oct 2026)
- K2 Mindbender 101 Men's Skis 2027 | K2 Skis and K2 Snowboarding (derived from the 185 cm published radius) (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.