K2 Mindbender 85 Skis 2024 + Salomon Stage 10 GW Ski Bindings 2024
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K2 Mindbender 85 Skis 2024
Had it with the hassle of the rental counter, and ready to step up to a real ski that'll keep pace with your expanding skills? Check out the K2 Mindbender 85 Skis and get ready for a treat. An Aspen Veneer core, Slantwall construction, and versatile All-Terrain Rocker make this a ski that's easy to love now, and will keep giving back for seasons 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.
Laminates
Bio Resin – Increases bonding with the core, adds cold temperature strength, and is more sustainable than traditional resins.
Sidewalls
Slantwall Sidewall – Combine the benefits of cap and sidewall construction
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:
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.
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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:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 156 | 163 | 170 | 177 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 128 | |||
| Waist Width (mm) | 85 | |||
| Tail Width (mm) | 116 | |||
| Turning Radius (m) | 13.1 | |||
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1650 |
Salomon Stage 10 GW Ski Bindings 2025
The Salomon Stage 10 GW Ski Bindings are a brand new offering aimed squarely at lighter and younger skiers who sometimes have difficulty putting their skis on, especially in fresh snow. Designed with an easier step in action, the Stage 10 GW is among the lightest adult bindings on the market and the easiest to put on. A new shorter footprint for both the toe and heel base plates lets the ski flex as naturally as possible, so you're free to enjoy every bit of performance your setup has to offer.
Product Details
Toe Piece
Automatic Wing and Toe Height Adjustment
Walk Pedal
Heel Piece
Back Rollers Technology – Two rollers in the heel aid stepping in by reducing friction between boot heel and heelpiece.
Polyamide Heel Housing – Polyamide with glass fiber is lightweight, durable and can be painted any color.
Micrometric Adjustment – 30 millimeters of fine adjustment for the optimal fit on any boot sole
Additional Features
Easy Step-In – A lower step-in threshold means lightweight skiers can get their skis on even on a pow day.
Shorter Mounting Footprint – Shorter base plates at both the toe and heel allow the ski to flex more naturally.
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:
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.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 3
- DIN / Release Value High: 10
- Boot Sole Type: Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), GripWalk (ISO 23223)
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (mm) | 80 | 90 | 100 |
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| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 80 | 90 | 100 |