K2 Brain Dead Excavator vs K2 Mindbender 99 TI

How they compare

the K2 Brain Dead Excavator leans more powder, while the K2 Mindbender 99 TI leans more all mountain. The K2 Brain Dead Excavator uses a directional shape while the K2 Mindbender 99 TI 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 99 TI uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile).