K2 Brain Dead Excavator vs K2 Mindbender 116 C W Womens

How they compare

Both target powder terrain, while the K2 Mindbender 116 C W Womens leans more freeride. The K2 Brain Dead Excavator uses a directional shape while the K2 Mindbender 116 C W Womens is twin. The K2 Brain Dead Excavator has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the K2 Mindbender 116 C W Womens uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile).