As one of the most progressive, beginner-friendly skis in the Mindbender collection, it comes as no surprise that the K2 Mindbender 85 Women’s Skis are back by popular demand and, aside from a simple graphic refresh, will return unchanged for the new season. In boasting the same forgiving personality and confident attitude as seasons past, the Mindbender 85 resurfaces just as intuitive as ever before and enlists the expertise of simplicity to achieve this. Unlike its wider siblings, the Mindbender 85 features neither carbon nor titanal in its build but instead, utilizes a foundation of Aspen wood to ensure consistency throughout the length of the ski. As a result, the Mindbender 85 remains stable, flexible, and—when combined with camber underfoot—impeccably grippy, with a long effective edge aiding in predictable turn initiation and release. Thus, the Mindbender 85 becomes the quintessential beginner ripper that appeals to the less experienced female skier seeking exponential progression mountain wide.