K2 Snowboard Reviews

Snowboard reviewed by Mikee C - (0) comments.

New to the K2 brotherhood the Raygun is set to stun. Snowboarders looking for an affordable snowboard to ride every type of terrain have a lot of choice in 2011 but the Raygun looks like it might be a quality choice. The Raygun is a surprise budget performer for all mountain cruising. 

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Raygun Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Rich Ewbank - (3) comments.

Bamboo is the future! Once again K2 have taken a technology that’s been around for years, made it better and then put tons of money behind marketing. The Fastplant’s new Bambooyah core helps to create a snowboard that is easy to ride, full of energy and pop and most importantly, more fun than Disneyland to ride. The Bambooyah core is no gimmick it’s the future of freestyle snowboarding.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Fastplant Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Tom Ewbank - (0) comments.

The Slayblade is a classic all mountain freestyle snowboard designed for advanced riders who want to charge big jumps and pipe walls. Not a lot of change from the 2010 Slayblade, 2011’s model gets sneakily upgraded to a Zero sintered base, so you won’t have to worry about hitting any kicker knuckles. Will the Slayblade ever fill the void left by the Zepplin? Sure, it is already a classic.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Slayblade Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Mikee C - (3) comments.

The snowboard that has been haunting many a snowboarder’s dreams. With a more exaggerated rocker than most, how on earth does the Turbo Dream carve with the best of them and pop like a seagull with a penchant for Alka-Seltzer? The 2011 Turbo Dream is another K2 snowboard that meets the needs of snowboarders of any level, this board is best suited to riders who like to hit transitions all over the mountain, pisted or powder.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Turbo Dream Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Ben Molloy - (0) comments.

A fairly significant change to the Zero has been the swap from a cambered profile to zero camber aka K2’s Flatline technology. Lighter than most and a smoother ride than P. Diddy’s Cadillac, the Zero is minimalist snowboarding at its best. Designed to be ridden aggressively but accessible to snowboarders of all levels. 

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Zero Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Ben Molloy - (0) comments.

Back by popular demand, the K2 Parkstar hits 2011 for another year of Park riding domination. K2’s Jib Rocker profile combined with a progressive sidecut makes the Parkstar, loose and responsive, perfect for last minute adjustments on run-ins. The Parkstar is also ridiculously forgiving so don’t worry about getting those rotations perfect, concentrate on doing bigger spins instead!

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Parkstar Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Tom Ewbank - (0) comments.

With all of K2’s technological developments and the huge number of new boards joining its already bulging line-up, it’s easy to overlook the Believer. Don’t, the Believer is a quality freestyle snowboard that performs all over the mountain. Tom our head of testing has spent the last 12 months riding everything from the powder laden trees of Argentina to the icy mid winter groomers and moguls of Verbier in Switzerland, evidence that the Believer can do it all.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Believer Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Ben Molloy - (0) comments.

If you’re a dedicated Darkstar fan like our team tester Ben you might be a little disappointed by K2’s decision to use zero camber instead of camber in the 2011 incarnation of last year’s Good Wood winner. What the Darkstar loses in pop, grip and power it gains in forgiveness. More Parkstar than it has ever been.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2011 Darkstar Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Freestyle snowboarding doesn’t have to cost a months wage cheque, not when K2 are releasing budget freestyle rides like the Anagram. Twin shape, progressive sidecut and Catch Free Rocker; everything you need for boosting your freestyle skills without blasting your bank balance.

Read full review of the 2011 Anagram Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Like a nuclear submarine or a Stealth Bomber, the K2 World Wide Weapon is designed with total urban destruction in mind. Take this soft and forgiving rail slayer to the park or your favourite ledge and wall-ride setup; with Jib Rocker, plain biaxial glass and K2’s JibTip shape (maximum effective edge for minimum board length) you’ll be dropping steezed out style bombs all day long.

Read full review of the 2011 WWW Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

With All Terrain Rocker, a setback twin shape, Harshmellow dampening and Carbon torsion rods, you’d be excused for thinking that you’d picked up the K2 Turbo Dream, but you’d be wrong. This is the Eco Pop and it is K2’s all mountain shred machine designed exclusively for women snowboarders who like to ride everything that the mountain has to offer without limits.

Read full review of the 2011 Eco Pop Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Gretchen’s pro model is the only board in the K2 line-up that has camber. That’s because Gretchen spends most of her time firing herself out of icy pipe walls, where the grip that camber offers can make the difference between a podium finish or placing further down the pecking order. If you like pipe and riding hard and fast and the star spangled banner base floats your boat then the GB Pop is a winner.

Read full review of the 2011 GB Pop Gretchen Bleiler Pro Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

I guess you could call the Fling the woman’s version of the Believer. A medium flex, 4000 grade sintered base, Flatliner zero camber profile and carbon torsion forks should keep even the most capable riders satisfied. You’ll be sure to be wanting a long term relationship with the K2 Fling.

Read full review of the 2011 Fling Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Don’t let the Gyrators name give you the wrong impression, this board is all about smooth riding. K2’s exaggerated Powder Rocker provides tons of float, a directional shape gives all of the tools you need for laying down chin dragging pow carves and Harshmellow dampening to take the bumps out of riding on harder days. 

Read full review of the 2011 Gyrator Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Beginners have a new snowboard to turn to for an instant skills boost. If you’re getting to grips with snowboarding but bored of catching an edge on your cambered hire board, the soft flexing Brigade with Catch Free Rocker is everything you need to improve your riding minus the pain.

Read full review of the 2011 Brigade Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

With zee new Nikita artwork, zee jib rocker profile and zee JipTip construction, zis board is parfait for a little cheeky jibbing. K2’s latest female jib specific snowboard has zee, how do you say, Va-va-voom.

Read full review of the 2011 Va Va Voom Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

The next step up from the Moment. All terrain rocker, biaxial glass, the specially designed rythem core and Extruded 2000 base provide a board that’s as easy to learn new tricks and butters on as it is to maintain. Don’t be a Lunatique, buy one.

Read full review of the 2011 Lunatique Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Every design decision that was made when the engineers at K2 started sketching ideas for the Moment screams ‘learning’. The Catch Free Rocker and biaxial glass will help even the most cautious learner to master turning and start the journey towards signing that first pro deal.

Read full review of the 2011 Moment Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Rich Ewbank - (12) comments.

Combining the ultimate powder riding experience with freestyle perfection, the Turbo Dream with All Terrain Rocker is the latest and greatest all terrain machine. It’s no wonder that pro riders from other brands were asking us if they could get one.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2010 Turbo Dream Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Tom Ewbank - (9) comments.

The weapon of the future is here. If you crushed it on your WWW for the past few years, the Jibpan is the next step in park dominance. Super buttery and soft, the K2 Jib Pan is the ultimate high spec noodle for jib gurus.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2010 Jibpan Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Good Wood Overall winner!! Voted the overall winner for Men’s premium snowboards in Transworld Snowboarding’s Annual Good Wood test, The K2 team continues to be the sole driving force of the believer, the perfect snowboard for taking tricks from the park into the backcountry.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2010 Believer Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Rich Ewbank - (13) comments.

Everything you loved about the Darkstar get’s rockered for the ultimate versatile high performance freestyle board. An extremely easy to ride, but progressive snowboard that encourages buttery spins and offers forgiving landings… snowboarding made easy.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2010 Parkstar Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Tom Ewbank - (6) comments.

Stop playin’ start slayin’. Slay everything that gets in your path with wicked power. It’s like a switchblade on the snow. An impressive all-mountain snowboard suitable for anybody at an intermediate level and up. The K2 Zeppelin lives on!

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2010 Slayblade Snowboard.

Snowboard reviewed by Rich Ewbank - (13) comments.

Zero Doubts! K2 claims the Zero is the lightest most technologically advanced deck ever built. Featuring ‘Earth Conscious’ construction you can be sure you’re riding the best K2 has to offer and helping to minimise the effects of sport on the environment. On the riding front, the Zero is undoubtedly one of the most refined rides on the planet, a medium/firm flex, damp underfoot in all snow conditions, lively in and out of carves, stable off jumps and effortless in the air… there aren’t many boards that deliver such quality.

Read full Snowboard Review team review of the 2010 The Zero Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Rock out with your weapon out!!! Jib tested, rider approved, and validated by smiles around the globe in parks everywhere, the rocked out K2 WWW is the perfect jib board. The WWW Rocker’s shortened nose & tail mean that the effective edge has been increased. Essentially you can ride a 152 and have the same edge contact as a standard 157… very clever indeed.

Read full review of the 2010 WWW Rocker Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (3) comments.

The true twin-tip and medium flex of the Darkstar offers immense POP, torsional responsiveness, and freestyle mastery for the rider looking for the premium freestyle shred.

Read full review of the 2010 Darkstar Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

All time, all terrain performance. The best board for the buck anywhere, the K2 Podium is best in class combining superb technology and all terrain performance and versatility for any rider. A shinning light in the mid-priced board category featuring a great materials spec and a versatile shape that will take you all over the mountain.

Read full review of the 2010 Podium Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (1) comments.

Never a day too deep! The K2 Gyrator is for those days when nothing should get in your way. Wake up, forget work, forget breakfast, forget it all…hey might as well forget the leg burn or leaning back too. Leave it all behind and just enjoy.

Read full review of the 2010 Gyrator Snowboard.

Snowboard added by Rich Ewbank - (0) comments.

Snowboarding is all about progression and the Anagram is designed with nothingelse in mind. The board offers the pop and stability to get you locking new tricks, while respecting your wallet. A beginner freestyler’s dream snowboard offering forgiving landings and catch free take-offs.

Read full review of the 2010 Anagram Snowboard.