K2 Skis 2024: The First Look
Going All-In.
It’s not to say K2 is the only brand currently gunning to be America’s top freeride ski company. Believe us, they aren’t. However, their push over the last few years may be the most apparent of any brand.
First, they rolled out a dozen Mindbender skis. Then they garnished the collection with the freestyle-driven Reckoners. Then they added Dispatch, the free-touring skis made for experts. And all along, their boots just kept getting better.
Now for 2023-2024, K2 latches onto the hottest topic in ski gear trends: BOA boots. Of the four companies rolling out BOA models in their new collections, K2 is going the deepest, with BOA models in Recon, Mindbender, Anthem, and Dispatch.
Oh, and of course—they also freshen up all the Mindbenders for 2023-2024 with new art and add new models: the Mindbender 96 C and 106 C. Plus, they’re another brand making significant strides in sustainability. That push includes aiming for 100% use of bio-resin in the next few years (they’re currently at 38%), 100% natural wax, and algae based sidewalls.
Lots to be excited for. Here’s the deal:
What’s New
New Mindbender 96 C and 106 C. All-new carbon construction with flax for vibration absorption without extra weight. These skis weight about 150g less than the Ti versions and offer a different feel with excellent suspension for skiers who don’t want metal. More dynamic, accessible, and precision-oriented than the Ti Mindbenders.
Updated construction for Mindbender 116 C. Matches the carbon construction in the narrower Mindbender Cs.
New Crescendo ski. Updated version of the classic Pontoon. Similar to the Mindbender 116 C but with more taper in the tail. Also, lighter than the previous Pontoon.
New construction in the Wayback touring series, plus a new sidecut for the Wayback 106. More rocker for better soft snow performance.
New lineup of BOA boots. With the brand new, ski-specific BOA mechanism, these boots boast better wrapping, a more locked-in heel, better adjustability, and better pressure distribution. With the BOA adjustment, lasts range from 97mm to 104mm. BOA comes to the Recon, Mindbender, Dispatch, and Anthem collections.
Other Highlights
The Reckoner skis also get fresh topsheets but no structural changes.
The titanal versions of Mindbender skis get new graphics but no structural changes.
