K2 Slayblade - 2010
Summary:
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!
Manufacturer's Description:
New for 2009/10, the Slayblade is the next step in all terrain freestyle high performance. 2 years in the making, the Slayblade is the ultimate tip of the hat to the legendary Zeppelin that defined All terrain versatility for the last 13 years. Fusing all of K2’s state of the art technology into a styley package was no small task, and the result is the most versatile high performance snowboard we’ve ever produced. Hybrilight construction for ultra light weight and integrated Harshmellow to dampen the vibrations and cushion your landings so you can constantly push your speed and open up the bag of tricks. Add Flatline Technology for the perfect balance of power and playfulness and you have the most technologically advance, highest performing ATLAS arsenal ever assembled to slay the mountain.
Year: 2010
Available Lengths (cm): 153, 156, 158, 161, 164, 159W, 163W, 166W
Riding Style: All Mountain
Specifications:
Integrated Harshmellow damping
Hybrilight (cap/sidewall hybrid) construction
Setback Twin Hyper Progressive shape
3/4” setback stance
WH4 wood/honeycomb core
Triax Glass with ICG20 carbon reinforcement
Carbon Matrix II torsion forks
4000 grade sintered base
1 degree edge bevel
Flatline zero camber
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Review of K2 Slayblade:
The K2 Slayblade is an all-mountain slayer built for an intermediate to advanced versatile rider looking for a decent board to progress on or take to the hills for a season. The base was fast and the sidecut and torsional flex meant that I could exaggerate lateral movements when carving because I knew the edge would hold…..in short, a nice bit of Euro carving! The slayblade is nicely dampened below the feet and is really stable at high speeds which is great, providing you’re not heavily into jibbing and trying technical tricks onto kinked rails. It had a nice level of pop and both take-offs and landings on kickers and natural features were really stable. All in all this is definitely a worthy successor to the Zeppelin.
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This board looks sweet, but I’ve only talked to one dude on a lift with it and only said he “liked it.” I need a new board and I’m stuck between getting this or the Turbo Dream. I mostly ride all mountain and I usually ride a old Rossi Premier (164) and love its speed. I’m worried I will lose that with the TD, but I feel like I should get a rocker. Help!
My mate used a slayblade for the first time in 3 valleys this year and he loved it, iv been riding a TD this season, iv found it to be really fast, agile and a top class all mountain board. We did see quite a few slays in france and if you were watching the olympics carefully there were 3 being used in the half pipe comp.
I’m coming from a Rome Anthem, which I loved but grew out of the 153. I want a playful board that can also rip on double diamonds. The stiffness of the anthem was perfect for me. Ease of turning is also a quality I would like in the board, but not extremely important.
I am 6’1”, 150 and am thinking about getting the 158 slayblade.
What do you guys think?
With the xero camber this board initiates turns quite easily. Your weight is ideal for the 158, just so you’re aware I’d usualy say you should go for the 161, as you’re quite tall. However, you’re light so the 158 should be fine. Just be aware that you won’t have the camber you’re used to on the Anthem, won’t take you long to adjust but it’s a different ride.
Rich
I’m hoping to get some advice on the Slayblade. Coming from riding the 162 K2 Recon (which was a great Freeriding board)...I was torn between purchasing the Slayblade or the Ride TMS Concept this past season. I ended up purchasing the Ride TMS Concept and wasn’t impressed with the board. It didn’t turn with much ease and most importantly…it lacked speed when compared to my brother’s Ride #4 or my old K2 Recon. My question is…how would the Slayblade perform vs the Ride TMS Concept? Should I have gone with the Slayblade…or do I keep looking for an eventual replacement to the TMS Concept.
Hi Frank,
Sorry for the late reply, been super tied up with uploading next season gear. Head to the forum I’ve started a thread called ‘Ride Concept TMS stick or twist’.
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