K2 Mindbender 96 Touring Ski Package 2027

The K2 Mindbender 96 Touring Ski Package 2027 is for riders who want a powerful, directional ski they can happily tour on, without giving up that chargey, no-compromise feel on the way back down. Built around the latest Mindbender 96 and the N S/Lab Shift2 13 MN, it suits skiers who split their time between the resort and backcountry and want one setup they can lean on for big days in mixed snow.

This package uses the new Mindbender 96 as a solid, all-conditions platform, with a 96 mm waist and All-Terrain Rocker that feels just as at home railing groomers as it does punching through chop or spring corn. The construction delivers a strong, confidence-boosting flex that rewards a committed stance and stays composed at speed, so it never feels like a watered-down touring ski. On the climb, the Shift2 13 switches into pin mode for efficient skinning and a natural stride; on the descent it locks into a full alpine toe and heel with a DIN range up to 13, giving heavier or more aggressive skiers proper retention and power for big lines, drops and fast runouts. For riders who want one ski to cover resort freeride laps and serious touring missions, this is a quiver-of-one option that does not compromise the downhill.

• 96 mm freeride shape: Versatile waist for firm days, soft snow and everything in between.
• All-Terrain Rocker: Rockered tip and tail for float and ease in variable snow, camber underfoot for edge hold and drive.
• Stout, chargey flex: Built to stay stable at speed and through chop rather than feeling overly light or nervous.
• Shift2 13 hybrid binding: Tech toes for the skin track, full alpine interface for the descent with DIN 6–13.
• Multi-norm compatibility: Works with touring, GripWalk and Alpine soles for flexible boot choices.
• Ski-team touring pick: Curated for strong skiers who want a serious downhill ski that can still earn its turns.