Tested product K2 Mindbender 96C + Fritschi Tecton 13 Skitouring Skis with Bindings 23/24
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The K2 Mindbender 96C all-mountain ski delivers playful and stable performance that works on hard piste as well as for occasional deep powder days.
The K2 96C Mindbender features K2's patented Spectral Braid technology, Bio Resin and Uni-Directional Flax.
Details:
• Spectral Braid
• Bio Resin
• Uni-Directional Flax
• Aspen Veneer
• All Terrain Rocker
Technology
Spectral Braid
K2’s Spectral Braid makes another appearance in select models in the Reckoner collection. In this iteration, the tighter fiber angles are found in the midbody of the ski, with more open angles in the tip and tail. This allows for more playfulness and forgiveness in the ski's extremities while maintaining a stable and powerful feel underfoot.
All Terrain Rocker
Gradual rise in the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a low, short rise in the tail for added control in variable snow.
+ Fritschi Tecton 13 bindings
Carbon reinforced front and rear jaws make the Fritschi Tecton even more stable and durable. The proven Tecton freeride binding achieves the performance and safety of alpine bindings.
The Fritschi Tecton 13 impresses the powder fan not only with the best downhill performance. On the steepest slopes, it gives a secure hold and only releases when it really has to. It is just as strong on the ascent. The light weight and easy operation make all powder slopes effortlessly accessible.
Free Touring beyond limits: The exceptional alpine heel with rail is responsible for the direct power transmission from boot to ski, similar to an Alpine binding. Any unwanted release is prevented by the long dynamic path. The binding reliably releases at the DIN setting.
In the back, where the forces are highest, the Tecton remains as stable and precise as an alpine bind-ing. The hold-down system with a non-turning alpine heel jaw and the rail transmits the power directly from the boot to the ski without any loss.
The easy step-in and the intuitive control provide security, especially in challenging terrain. The right mix of light high-tech synthetics and high-quality metal alloys provides superior stability at a low weight.
Features:
• Alpine heel clamp with rail
• Lateral release at the front with DIN value adjustment and 13 mm dynamic travel for the toe of the shoe
• Frontal release at the rear with 9 mm dynamic travel for the heel
• Reliable release with 10 mm length compensation for the bent ski
• Easy access
• Intuitive operation
• Incl. color clips
Details:
Weight: only 550 g / unit without stopper
DIN: 5-13
Ski width: > 70 mm
Waist
96 mmRadius
17.8 mSidecut
131-96-119 mmReference Length 184 cm
- Allround
- Uphill Performance
- Race
- Freeride / Tour
- Freetouring
Brand
Season
Ski Category
Freeride / Free Touring Skis
Tested Item
Sustainability
Binding System
Level
Expert
Gender
Men