K2 Mindbender 85 Skis - Women's + Atomic Strive 12 GW Ski Bindings
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K2 Mindbender 85 Skis - Women's 2023
If you're feeling like it's time to get some exploration incorporated into your resort days, look no further than the K2 Mindbender 85 Skis. Thay have the versatility to help you maneuver tougher terrain, but once you're confident in those new skills, the skis keep up as you progress. Like their bigger sisters in the Mindbender Collection, the K2 Mindbender 85 Skis include the lightweight Aspen Veneer core and All-Terrain Rocker profile packed into a more narrow width to keep you on edge for what's to come.
Product Details
Rocker Type
All-Terrain Rocker – Skis with All-Terrain rocker have a gradual rise to the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a short, low rise in the tail for added control variable snow.
Core
Aspen Veneer Core – Lightweight and resilient, the perfect all around core material.
Sidewalls
SlantWall – Adding a 30° angle to the sidewall in K2’s Hybritech construction, SlantWall increases a ski's agility and responsiveness while maintaining accuracy and power.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Beginner-Intermediate
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Ability Level
Beginner-Intermediate Whether you’re new to the sport or working on linking smooth turns, you fall into this ability level. Typical beginner skis and snowboards are usually built with softer materials, narrower widths, and feature cap construction for an easy to turn, forgiving ride. Beginner-intermediate boots and bindings are also built for ease of use and progression, featuring softer flexes and in the case of ski bindings, quick and safe release from the ski in case of a fall.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Short
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Turning Radius
Short < 16 m radius is best for carving.
- Core/Laminates: Wood
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Tail Type:
Flat
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Tail Type
Flat This is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 149 | 156 | 163 | 170 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 130 | |||
| Waist Width (mm) | 85 | |||
| Tail Width (mm) | 113 | |||
| Turning Radius (m) | 12.1 |
Atomic Strive 12 GW Ski Bindings
Emulating the distinct design of the hybrid Shift bindings but with a new, lower and lighter LDN alpine toe, the Atomic Strive 12 GW Ski Bindings drop weight and get you closer to the snow for better snow feel, power transmission, and response. Compatible with both Alpine ISO 5355 and GripWalk ISO 23223 soles, the new Strive 12 GW sets the standard for lightweight precision.
Product Details
Toe Piece
LDN Toe – (Low, Direct, Neutral) Low profile toe, very close to snow.
Automatic Wing Adjustment – Adapts automatically and easily to your boot width and height. It also keeps release values constant for worn out boots.
Automatic Toe Height Adjustment
Heel Piece
3 Part Heel Light – Low profile design with lighter construction
Additional Features
Low Profile Chassis – A low stand height improves your feel for the terrain and enhances power transmission to the ski.
Ski Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 4
- DIN / Release Value High: 12
- Boot Sole Type: Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), GripWalk (ISO 23223)
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (mm) | 90 | 100 | 115 |
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| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 985 | 985 | 985 |