K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Ski Review
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Brand: K2
Model: Mindbender 98Ti Alliance
Overall Score: 3.87 / 5
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
134-98-120
Lengths (cm)
154, 161, 168, 175
Radius (m)
15.6
Gender
Female
Symmetrical
Yes
Rocker Technology
Yes
Quickness / Maneuverability
3.9 / 5
Playfulness
4 / 5
Forgiveness
4.05 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
3.85 / 5
Crud Performance
3.55 / 5
Balance of Skills
3.9 / 5
Binding Included
Yes
Flotation
3.6 / 5
New last year, the women’s Mindbender 98Ti has improved like a fine wine. The construction hasn’t changed—it still features K2’s Titanal Y-Beam which optimizes torsional and longitudinal flex, enhancing performance and stability underfoot. This year, ladies described the ski as spunky-yet-solid and awarded it top marks in Forgiveness. Seems like this year, our girls just wanted to have fun, and this ski delivered.
STRENGTHS: Playfulness, Forgiveness
WEAKNESSES: Crud Performance, Quickness
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