The K2 Mindbender 95 W GW suits all mountain and freeride skiers looking for a versatile boot that has an easy to manage flex and a medium fit. The Powerlock Spyne walk mechanism creates a capable 50 degree range of motion for hiking and provides a powerful connection when skiing. The Powerlite shell is light and responsive and can be heat moulded to create a custom fit; the LuxFit Pro Tour liner is moulded in store too, further improving comfort and foot hold.
Ability Level
Tour5
Overview
Fit
Average fit around the rear foot and over the instep, medium to wide on the forefoot, round toe shape
Shell
TPU Powerlite Shell, mouldable. This totally new shell is purpose-built to result in the best skiing, lightest boots produced. Made with 4 different stiffnesses of TPU and optimised wall thickness profiling, the Powerlite Shell manages to achieve a tricky balance between lightweight agility and power. The end product, some of the lightest boots on the market that ski with all the power and drive of heavier models. Rounded out with FastFit ease of entry and full TPU boot fitter customisation capabilities.
Liner
Luxfit Pro Tour, mouldable. Pre-moulded and lasted with Ultralon heat-mouldable foam. Features pre-moulded ankle pockets and a medium density collar and foam package with a flex notch for increased range of motion when hiking.
Key Features
Powerlock Spyne
Rugged, precise and intuitive. The Powerlock Spyne walk mechanism allows for 50 degree range of motion when hiking and an unforgiving, powerful connection while skiing. The mechanism can also be adjusted to customize the forward lean of the boot between 10-17 degrees.
Fast Fit Entry
Softer TPU designed into the instep area of Powerlite shell for quick and easy entry and exit.
Friction Free Pivot
Low friction cuff pivot to ease range of motion.
GripWalk Outsoles
Removable and interchangeable ISO 9523 alpine rockered soles collaboratively designed to work with Marker's GripWalk binding system for better grip and added comfort when walking and standing in boots, but doesn't compromise the power transmission and release function between the boot and binding when skiing
GripWalk Outsoles
Removable and interchangeable ISO 9523 alpine rockered soles collaboratively designed to work with Marker's GripWalk binding system for better grip and added comfort when walking and standing in boots, but doesn't compromise the power transmission and release function between the boot and binding when skiing
General Information
- Category: Backcountry
- Flex: 95
- Last Width: 100
- Custom Shell: Yes
- Custom Liner: Yes
- Power Strap: Velcro 40mm
- Volume: Medium
- Clips: 4 x Microadjustable
- Sole Unit: Grip Walk (ISO 23223)
- Pin Inserts: Yes
- Sizing Hike Mode: Yes
- Range of Motion: 60
- Weight (g): 1600 (1/2 pair size 24.5)
- Binding Compatibility: Grip Walk, Multi Norm, PinCert, Pin