Faction Dancer 1 vs K2 Mindbender 116C
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
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How they compare
Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the K2 Mindbender 116C leans more powder. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile.
Ratings
Piste
Faction Dancer 1
7
K2 Mindbender 116C
7
Powder
Faction Dancer 1
5
K2 Mindbender 116C
5
Freestyle
Faction Dancer 1
6
K2 Mindbender 116C
6
Freeride
Faction Dancer 1
5
K2 Mindbender 116C
5
Stiffness
Faction Dancer 1N/A
K2 Mindbender 116CN/A
Versatility
Faction Dancer 1
8
K2 Mindbender 116C
8
Faction Dancer 1
K2 Mindbender 116C
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
170 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
187 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile