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Your skis against the ones you’re eyeing, worked out for 92 kg on groomed.

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  • ExampleK2 Mindbender 89Ti
  • ExampleBlizzard Rustler 10

Side by side

K2 Mindbender 89Ti, top view, 176 cm: tip 130 mm, waist 89 mm, tail 114 mm. Overlaid, dashed, at the same scale: Blizzard Rustler 10, top view, 174 cm: tip 134 mm (est.), waist 102 mm (est.), tail 123 mm (est.)TAIL 114 mmWAIST 89 mmTIP 130 mmSolid line: K2 Mindbender 89Ti, 176 cmDashed line: Blizzard Rustler 10 (est.), 174 cm

Calculated for 92 kg on groomed snow. Shaded rows are the model; “est.” marks numbers the maker does not publish.

Length compared
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    176 cm
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    174 cm
Tip / waist / tail
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    130 / 89 / 114 mm
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    134est. / 102est. / 123est. mm
Sidecut radius
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    15.6 mest.
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    16.5 m
Carve radius at 30° edge
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    13.5 m
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    14.3 m
Carve radius at 45° edge
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    11 m
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    11.7 m
Edge hold on firm snow
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    Holds well (100%)tail holds, under holds, tip holds
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    Holds well (97%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds
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%)
    assumed intermediate: on the limit (70%)
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    • First-timer: slides (18%)
    • Beginner: slides (39%)
    • Intermediate: on the limit (68%), assumed level
    • Advanced: holds well (92%)
    • Expert: holds well (97%)
    assumed intermediate: on the limit (68%)
Float in soft snow
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    Sinks (43%)
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    Floats well (76%)
Construction
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    Aspen Veneer
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    beech and poplar – two wood…
Notes
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti
    Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
  • Blizzard Rustler 10
    Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
Sources
Calculated for 92 kg on groomed snow. Shaded rows are the model; “est.” marks numbers the maker does not publish.
MeasureK2 Mindbender 89Tiall-mountain
K2 Mindbender 89Ti 2026 top sheet, image © K2
image © K2
Blizzard Rustler 10freeride
Blizzard Rustler 10 2027 top sheet, image © Blizzard
image © Blizzard
Length compared176 cm174 cm
Tip / waist / tail130 / 89 / 114 mm134est. / 102est. / 123est. mm
Sidecut radius15.6 mest.16.5 m
Carve radius at 30° edge13.5 m14.3 m
Carve radius at 45° edge11 m11.7 m
Edge hold on firm snowHolds well (100%)tail holds, under holds, tip holdsHolds well (97%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds
Edge hold by ability
  • First-timer: slides (19%)
  • Beginner: slides (41%)
  • Intermediate: on the limit (70%), assumed level
  • Advanced: holds well (95%)
  • Expert: holds well (100%)
assumed intermediate: on the limit (70%)
  • First-timer: slides (18%)
  • Beginner: slides (39%)
  • Intermediate: on the limit (68%), assumed level
  • Advanced: holds well (92%)
  • Expert: holds well (97%)
assumed intermediate: on the limit (68%)
Float in soft snowSinks (43%)Floats well (76%)
ConstructionAspen Veneerbeech and poplar – two wood…
NotesBuilt from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
SourcesK2 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)
Carve radius at 30° edge
  • Blizzard Rustler 10 turns 0.8 m wider than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
Edge hold
  • Blizzard Rustler 10 holds 3 points less than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
Float
  • Blizzard Rustler 10 floats 33 points more than K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
The centre line is the K2 Mindbender 89Ti. Bars show the difference at 92 kg, from the model, not measurements.
  • Blizzard Rustler 10 floats better than K2 Mindbender 89Ti
  • K2 Mindbender 89Ti turns tighter than Blizzard Rustler 10 at 30° edge

Reviews from testers like you

  • 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)

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