As the widest and surfiest performer in the men’s Mindbender lineup, it comes as no surprise that the K2 Mindbender 116C Skis are back by popular demand and, aside from an updated carbon construction, will return unchanged for the new season. At 116mm underfoot, the Mindbender 116C is an undeniable surfer that keeps its width in check to prevent reaching full fatty status. As a result, the Mindbender 116C becomes a bit more versatile than most powder surfers and boasts a surprisingly balanced ride for a ski of this size. K2’s Carbon Spectral Braid allows such versatility to be possible by endowing this deep snow demon with an incredibly fine-tuned flex that—when combined with a generous rocker profile—invites utmost maneuverability in softer snow conditions. In boasting the perfect profile and construction combination for tearing up chop or diving into the deep, the K2 Mindbender 116C Skis officially stake their claim as a status-quo defying freeride performer with a knack for all things surfy and steep.