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K2 Brigade 2013

The Effortless Riding K2 Brigade Snowboard 2013

Improvement as a snowboarder comes easily with the K2 Brigade Snowboard 2013.  When you ride the mountain, there is nothing as important as the hardware you take along.  You build familiarity over time, depending on particular styles and strengths, and when you have a snowboard that plays to those strengths, you are primed to improve and enjoy every run along the way.  This article will go over the features of this effortless riding snowboard that add to your enjoyment and improvement as a boarder.

Built in what is clearly one of the most popular styles, the K2 Brigade Snowboard 2013 is an all mountain board of the best class.  Performance enhanced for halfpipe, park, and powder, this board will give you the right clearance on nearly all of the surfaces you’re going to encounter.  The directional shape of the board means the tail is narrower and flat when compared to the tip, which means the ride is generally in one direction, rather than alternating from one to the other, although its versatility still lends itself to alternating styles when called for.  In addition to these aforementioned strengths, the board enables you to bridge the gap between intermediate and more advanced styles that you desire to implement.

The K2 Brigade Snowboard 2013 is built soft and maneuverable on purpose.  Beginning riders will find this construction more conducive to the introductory period of accustoming oneself to the different environments and conditions encountered.  Despite this feature for beginners, it is also stiff enough for when the ride calls for faster turning in harder surface environments.    This board’s unique construction, with its distinct shape, size, and flex, is used in nearly any kind of riding you can do on a snowboard, which accounts for its increasing popularity and wide dispersion in the industry today.  Built to optimize performance with a smooth and easy ride, this board is one worthy of the confidence placed in it by riders from across the board.

2013 K2 Snowboards

  The 21013 K2 snowboard is all about its technology!

With a rich history in the snow sport business, K2 now offers some eco-conscious and innovative technologies to their lineup of 2013 K2 snowboards. K2’s hallmark technologies include their line of   snowboards that include bamboo cores, dubbed Bambooyah, and their unique snowboard construction that has moved away from the traditional construction method used in years past.

The bamboo plant is actually the largest member of the grass family.  It is a fast grower and very fibrous; as such, it is being used in more and more products due to its sustainability and durability.  K2 has taken the natural technology of the bamboo plant and infused it into the core of their Bambooyah boards, creating an extremely durable and flexible board that is nearly indestructible.  The Bambooyah core is the first ever snowboard to utilize bamboo.  K2 takes cross layers of the bamboo plant and infuses them with fiberglass ply construction, which is constructed similarly to the way a skateboard deck is manufactured.  The new design makes the snowboard more flexible and more durable than any other snowboard on the market today.  Because K2 believes in their product’s moxie so much, they provide their Bambooyah boards with five-year limited warranties.

K2 has striven to be a forerunner with respect to snowboard technology.  One of the ways they’ve been able to achieve an incredible presence in the snowboarding market is because of their constant ability to push the envelope improve snowboards.  One of the main innovations that K2 uses is what they call Hybritech construction.  The Hybritech construction method in the 2013 K2 snowboards solves the issue of heavy, cumbersome boards by eliminating the old school sandwich method of constructing a snowboard and replacing it with a cap-enclosed tip and tail.  They have been able to create lighter boards by making them thinner, leading to more maneuverability and control.

As a frontrunner in the skiing and snowboarding industry for hallmark technology, K2 provides some incredible products.  For top of the line quality, look into the 2013 K2 snowboards today.

2012 K2 Raygun

By John

Board Model and Year: 2012 K2 Raygun

Board Size: 156

Age: 30

Riding Style: all mountain

Awsome board! the20120 k2 raygun was my first snowboard and i progressed soo much on this board. I would recommend this board to any beginner to intermediate rider who is looking to have fun on the groomers and make the whole mountain your playground. I have the burton mission bindings and the k2 raider boots and it is and awesome combo.

K2 Brigade – 2010

Another great all mountain board from K2, the 2010 K2 Brigade features K2’s new catch free technology.  By adding a small amount of Rocker in the tip and tail, and reducing camber, the board is less likely to catch an edge, providing forgiving, easy to ride performance.

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A great board for intermediate riders, looking to improve, the K2 Brigade provides consistent all-mountain performance at a reasonable price point.  The Brigade comes equipped with K2’s latest board technologies including the W1 pure-wood core which adds flex, durability and a healthy snap.  Hybritech construction combines the tip and tail into the sidewall, allowing for silky smooth turns.

The graphics are simple; classic bad ass k2 styling.

Additional features of the K2 Brigade include the follow:

  • Set Back Twin Dual Progressive Shape
  • 1″ Back Stance
  • Biax Top and Base Glass
  • Extruded 2000 Base
  • Base Bevel: 3 Degree

Where to Buy:

ProBoardShop.com

TheHouse.com


K2 Parkstar 2010

The 2010 K2 Parkstar snowboard was created because they did not want to mess with the Darkstar, and they wanted to try something different.   Therefore K2 decided to take all that people love about tech K2 Darkstar and add some new tech to come up with the K2 Parkstar.

k2_parkstar_2010The 2010 K2 Parkstar is a twin tip, high performance, FreeStyle machine.  The difference between the Parkstar and the Darkstar is this board is built with the K2 Jib Rocker.  The Jib Rocker is described by K2 as  “loose, buttery feel while jibbing around the park or slaughtering the streets. Whether you’re pressing boxes or just playing around on the flats, JIB ROCKER has a forgiving no-catch feel that allows you to pull off even the most wild combinations. The flat mid-section allows you to lock into rails like you were on a skateboard.”

One thing to note on the K2 Parkstar is not to let the name fool you, even though this board has the name Park in it does not mean that is what it is all about.  When K2 designed this snowboard that wanted to create a board that rip up the mountain from the top all the way till you hit the park.  So for all the FreeStyle riders out there that like to treat the mountain like a playground, you may want to give this K2 a chance.

Check out this Board:

Proboardshop from $429.99

The-House from $429.99

K2 Jibpan – 2010

If you live in the park, than the 2010 K2 Jibpan is the board for you. The K2 Jibpan features the K2 JIB TIP which integrates a longer effective edge with a shorter nose and and tail to provide a more maneuverable board without losing stability. As great as this board is in the park, it can also hold its own carving through the powder.
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Hyper Progressive sidecuts and carbon inlays provides a quick response and a powerful pop. Like most of K2’s boards this year, the Jipan features the 4000 Sintered base, which K2 calls the “fastest natural material available”. Bottom line, this is a good all mountain board, and GREAT board for the park.

Additional features of the K2 Jibpan includes the following:

  • Integrated Harshmellow
  • Jib Tech Tip Tech
  • Twin Tip Hyper Progressive Shape
  • Centered Stance
  • Wh4 Core
  • Triax Top, ICG 20 Base Glass
  • Carbon Matrix ll Torsion Fork
  • Sintered 4000 Base
  • Base Bevel: 1 degree
  • New Jib Rocker Baseline

Where to Buy:
The-House.com

ProBoardShop.com

K2 Believer – 2010

Voted the best overall snowboard by Transworld, the 2010 K2 Believer is a top notch, high performance snowboard.  Designed by and for experienced riders, the K2 Believer features advanced technology, including Flatline Technology which helps make the believer incredibly smooth.

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The Believer is a true all mountain snowboard.  Sintered 4000 base maximizes speed, while the Hyper Progressive sidecuts allows for easy consistent turns. The K2 Believer is also lightweight enough to sail effortlessly through the air, while a wide base allows riders to stick landings with confidence.  Board graphics are classic K2 logo artwork; simple, clean and uniquely K2.

Key features of the K2 Believer include the following:

  • Hybritaper Tip
  • Twin Tip progressive board shape
  • WH3 Core
  • Carbon Matrix Torsion Fork
  • Sintered 4000 Base – 1 degree bevel
  • Flatline Technology

Where to Buy:

The-House.com

ProBoardShop.com


Ride DH 2010

The Ride DH has a become a snowboard ‘classic’, anchoring the Ride line up for several years.  The choice of several professional riders, the Ride DH is primarily a freestyle board, and incorporates ‘Pop Stixs’ technology, which gives the board great flex and super pop.  A great all mountain board, the DH can handle everything from biggest hits, to the most technical parks.

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In addition to ‘Pop Stixs’, the Ride DH also utilizes 85A Slimewalls and Carbori Array 3; Ride signature technologies which are common many their 2019 boards.  Normally we’d recommend a board with this much technology for more advanced riders, however the Ride DH is forgiving enough for just about anyone, yet powerful enough for the pros.

Additional Features of the Ride DH include the following:

  • Thin Con
  • Cleave Edge™
  • Hybrid Glass
  • Fusion 4000 Base™

Where to Buy:

ProBoardShop.com

The-House.com

K2 Anagram 2010

by Matt P.

The 2010 K2 Anagram is designed to take your boarding skills to the next level. Develop your skills and keep some cash in your wallet. This board is also a great value.

K2 Anagram 2010

The K2 Anagram is loaded with features, including a lightweight W1 core, a hybritech tip and a centered stance. The Anagram has a reduced swing weight, allowing for more swing and spin. This is the perfect board for trying out new tricks and perfecting old ones.

Key Features of The Anagram Snowboard 152cm:

  • Hybritech Shape
  • Twin Tip Dual Progressive Shape
  • Centered Stance
  • W1 Core
  • Biax Top/Bias Base Glass

Buy this board

From $239.95 at ProBoardShop

From $239.95 at The-House

2004 K2 Instinct 165

Reviewed By: Alex S
Age:     29
Riding Style:  FreeRide

My previous board was a k2 zeppelin from 1999 and i previously tested some other boards especially rossignols. usually riding slopes and powder i wanted to try an all mountain board. the instict is extremely stable at any speed and any surface. very good carving on ice etc. but it’s definitly not a cruiser, it shines when riding hard and wants more. in comparison with the rossignol pro line, i found it easier to get used to (well, had a k2 before) and more reliable. not recommended for beginners since it’s a bit demanding regarding technique. it forgives a lot of errors but it’s not much fun if ridden slacky and not a board for being too playful. otherwise it’s pretty stiff and therefore not that suitable for freestyle tricks. i can pretty much agree on other reviews on this board. i’d give it a 10/10 if i had more experience with other boards.