{"product_id":"k2-mindbender-96-skis-2027","title":"K2 Mindbender 96 Skis 2027","description":"\u003ch2\u003eK2 Mindbender 96 Skis 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful and versatile all-mountain freeride ski for intermediate to expert skiers who want dependable performance across pistes, variable snow and off-piste terrain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe K2 Mindbender 96 sits in the sweet spot between firm-snow precision and soft-snow versatility. Its 96 mm waist remains manageable from edge to edge while providing enough support for chopped-up snow, fresh snow and off-piste conditions. 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