Given this new design, the new Y-Beam 2.0 means there’s more mass towards the tips, leading to better tracking, stability and easier turn initiation. By tweaking the amount of metal covering in the tail means the skis release easily when you need to dump speed.

In line with making the ski less demanding, K2 has updated the core to a pure Aspen core, instead of the Mapel/Aspen of the previous Mindbender 99, giving you a lighter and more forgiving material. This single wood choice also gives a more consistent feeling to the skis, with the proven flex, durability and pop of Aspen being relied on.

The change in the metal layup and tweaked core construction has, quite obviously, changed the flex of these skis just a touch. They’re pretty soft in the tips compared to the stiffer main body of the ski. The stiff section runs from where the rocker starts and runs all the way down to the start of the tail rocker.

K2 Mindbender 89Ti W Shaping

K2’s All-Terrain Rocker, understandably, features on the Mindbender 89 Ti. This is the go-to for all of K2’s all-mountain skis, offering a great balance between subtly rockered tips and tails, for an easier turn initiation and pivotable ride. Camber works with the 89 mm waist, and Y-Beam technology, to provide a powerful edge grip and long effective edge.

Who Is The K2 Mindbender 89Ti W For?

The combination of a hard snow focused platform and powerful build combines to provide an extremely zippy ride across the entire mountain. If you’re someone who tends to prefer to rip on the groomers before nipping off the sides of the pistes now and then, then you’re going to really get on with this new and updated Mindbender 89Ti.

What Is The K2 Mindbender 89Ti W Good At?

Versatility: 7/10
Power: 9/10
Stability: 9/10