When choosing a ski, there are a few important factors to consider. Start by asking yourself:
- Am I a beginner, intermediate, advanced, or expert skier?
- Do I prefer to ski on groomed and prepared slopes, or do I generally seek out bumps, trees, and off-trail terrain?
- Do I prefer a ski that is sturdy and stable, or a ski that is nimble and lively?
- Do I live in a place where soft snow is in short supply, or is it easy to find softer, deeper snow at my home mountain?
Here’s a breakdown of each set of skis in the collection based on how you answered:
MINDBENDER 85/MINDBENDER 85 ALLIANCE
- Beginner/intermediate
- Nimble and forgiving
- Perfect if you are just beginning to dabble in going off-trail
MINDBENDER 90C/MINDBENDER 90C ALLIANCE
- Intermediate/advanced
- Lightweight and intuitive
- Will perform well on groomed slopes, bumps, and trees
- Feels less intuitive in deep snow
MINDBENDER 90TI/MINDBENDER 88TI ALLIANCE
- Intermediate/advanced
- Precise and stable
- Excellent at high speeds on groomed slopes
- Not the best option for soft and deep snow
MINDBENDER 99TI/MINDBENDER 98TI ALLIANCE
- Advanced/expert
- Precise and stable
- Great at high speeds on groomed slopes
- Wide enough to perform extremely well in softer, deeper snow
- Perfect if versatility is your priority
MINDBENDER 108TI/MINDBENDER 106C ALLIANCE
- Advanced/expert
- Precise and stable yet still lively
- Will perform well in virtually any condition
- Perfect if versatility is your priority, but you live in an area where the snow is generally softer and deeper
MINDBENDER 116C/MINDBENDER 115C ALLIANCE
- Advanced/expert, but is perfectly suitable for intermediate/advanced skiers looking for a powder-specific ski
- Extremely nimble and lively
- Great in trees, bumps, and soft snow
- Will feel amazing in both fresh tracks and end-of-day chop
- Not the best option for groomed slopes
Want to get even deeper into the design and technical features of each ski? Check out our new Mindbender product videos. Happy skiing!