K2 Empress Womens vs K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens
Skis comparison — 2020-2021 season
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How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the K2 Empress Womens leans more freestyle / park. The K2 Empress Womens uses a twin tip shape while the K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens is flat. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The K2 Empress Womens targets advanced riders while the K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
K2 Empress Womens
7
K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens
7
Powder
K2 Empress Womens
5
K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens
5
Freestyle
K2 Empress Womens
6
K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens
5
Freeride
K2 Empress Womens
5
K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens
6
Stiffness
K2 Empress WomensN/A
K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance WomensN/A
Versatility
K2 Empress Womens
8
K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens
7
K2 Empress Womens
K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Womens
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceKids & Adults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
159 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
168 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile