{"product_id":"k2-mens-mindbender-88-ski","title":"K2 Men's Mindbender 88 Skis 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn and burn. The Mindbender 88 is the hardpack hero with a freeride soul — quick edge to edge, confidence-inspiring grip, and ready to wander off-piste when conditions allow. Dark Matter keeps the ride calm at speed, while a Titanal I-Beam adds the punch you need to drive carves and hold a line on firm snow. Built for skiers who love clean turns but never want to be locked to the groomer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 88mm waist isn't quite a frontside ski and isn't quite an all-mountain ski; it's the in-between width that lets you carve like you mean it but still drop into trees when the urge hits. The Mindbender 88 takes that sweet-spot waist and pairs it with K2's new Dark Matter construction, putting it at the carving end of the redesigned Mindbender freeride lineup for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor carvers in the advanced-to-expert range who want a ski with frontside credentials but enough waist to handle the occasional foray into softer snow or trees. Skiers stepping up from a pure carving ski to something more versatile will find this an easy transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 88's edge-amplifying personality comes from a few coordinated design choices. Dark Matter weights at the tip and tail edges are the headline; they make the ski engage early and track confidently. The Aspen Paulownia core keeps things light and energetic, and Titanal I-Beam down the center of the ski adds damping without the dead-weight feel of full sheets. Compared to the wider Mindbenders, the 88 has a more directional shape with a flatter, more traditional tail that locks into carved turns. A relatively short turn radius pairs with the All Terrain Rocker profile to make the ski feel agile and quick edge-to-edge. Like the rest of the new Mindbender line, the 88 runs a sintered base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"text-18\/26 mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eSidecut: 129\/88\/113 mm at 182 cm length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eRadius: 17 m at 182 cm length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eRocker\/Camber\/Rocker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eSintered Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eAspen\/Paulownia Wood Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eDark Matter Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eTitanal I-Beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"before:w-1 before:h-1 before:bg-black before:flex before:rounded-full before:mx-3 flex items-center mt-[5px]\"\u003eAbility Level: Advanced to Expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K2","offers":[{"title":"Mindbender 88 \/ 164cm","offer_id":44428907479139,"sku":"KS261792002|MINDBENDER 88|164CM","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mindbender 88 \/ 170cm","offer_id":44428907511907,"sku":"KS261792002|MINDBENDER 88|170CM","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mindbender 88 \/ 176cm","offer_id":44428907544675,"sku":"KS261792002|MINDBENDER 88|176CM","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mindbender 88 \/ 182cm","offer_id":44428907577443,"sku":"KS261792002|MINDBENDER 88|182CM","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/2370\/8259\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-22153138_e898bae3-4755-4377-934a-f9c1c514c7bd.png?v=1790140974","url":"https:\/\/www.skibarn.com\/products\/k2-mens-mindbender-88-ski","provider":"Ski Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}