How do we really know that snowboarding wasn't really the first board sport? What if while the ancient Hawaiians were building wood planks and taking them to the surf, at the very same time there were ancient people in the Alps, or even somewhere in the Andes, building wood planks, strapping their feet to them and hitting the high country in search for epic powder. It's highly unlikely that happened, but lets be honest, the ancient people that lived in the mountains really missed out. Think of the things that their civilizations wouldn't have accomplished had they discovered just how fun snowboarding is. Maybe it's best surfing was first, otherwise we'd still be walking everywhere.
You know and we know that snowboarding is fun, but it takes the right gear. That's what we're here for, to help you find the right gear. Take a look at our buyers guide and our hints & tips section. If you still can't find what you're looking for send us an email and we'll get you the help you're looking for so you can go shred the gnar.
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Ride's exclusive Slimewalls® are forgiving and ductile, absorbing impacts rather than defending against them.
- The 85A durameter Urethane continues on all Mobility boards.
- The 90A durameter Urethane is found on all ATV boards, delivering increased response with the same smooth feel.
Just like your skate wheels, the urethane in Slimewalls® smoothes out the way your board interacts with the snow, wood or metal surface you slide on.
At K2, we’ve been playing with Rocker for years and have developed three unique applications of this technology specific to rider styles and needs.
Rocker is defined and measured starting at FCP (Forward Contact Point) and ACP (Aft Contact Point). The FCP/ACP are the furthest most points where the board would have its first contact with the snow before tip and tail kick on a traditionally cambered board.
The amount of rocker is measured two ways :
A = The height in mm FCP is off of a flat surface
B = The distance back in mm from the traditional FCP the rocker tapers down to.
Powder Rocker
Available on: Gyrator
Rocker Range: 13mm+/260mm+
Our Highest amount of Rocker enables to board to float effortlessly in anything over 4”, get in some deeper snow and you’ll have a huge smile. The full length hyper progressive edge combined with the shortened effective edge makes the board maneuverable and lively on groomed terrain while the stiffer nose and tail prevent the board from buckling whether you are dropping a pillow line or sticking a 60-foot cliff.
All Terrain Rocker
Available on: Turbo Dream
Rocker Range: 10-7mm/260-180mm
For those looking for a rockered board for everything. Our most versatile amount of Rocker makes turning feel effortless on hardpack, yet has a great degree of float in softer snow and crud. The pre-set Rocker is the greatest mix of ease and versatility in any condition with a great amount of pop giving this Rocker a fun, lively and energetic feel.
Jib Rocker
Available on: WWW/VVV Rocker
Rocker Range: 6-2mm/180-10mm
The Rocker for park! Allows for a loose buttery feel while jibbing around the park. Whether your pressing boxes or just dorkin around on the flats, the Rocker has a forgiving non-edge catching feel that allows you to pull off even the most difficult of combinations.