We chortle when people comment that we "don't get powder" in the Pacific Northwest. We like to think that any time you can't feel the base, it's powder, even when it's 36 deger content fluff).rees out and drizzling. No matter, your chances of having a great time when the snow is deep are enhanced manyfold by getting the K2 Mindbender 116C W Skis. As with the rest of the Mindbender C lineup, the 116 C starts with an Aspen Microblock Core and wraps it in a mix of fiberglass and flax fiber, delivering a light but smooth ride and easy to maneuver platform that simply works on any deep day (even better if it's 10% water).