Are K2 snowboards good?

Out of the 28 men’s all-mountain-freestyle snowboards that I rated: The average score was 81.8/100. The highest score was 92.5/100. The lowest score was 71.3/100.

How wide are wide snowboards?

What is a Wide Snowboard? Wide snowboards usually have a waist width of over 260mm. The waist of the snowboard, where the bindings are attached, is wider than that of a regular snowboard. This prevents the toes from dragging over the edge when a toe side turn is initiated.

What size snowboard should I ride?

Step #1: Use Your Height, Weight, Boot Size and Riding Style

Rider Height (in)	Rider Weight (lbs)	Snowboard Size (cm)
5ft 6in	140 – 155	149–157
5ft 8in	150 – 165	154–162
5ft 10in	160 – 175	159–167
6ft	170 – 185	160+

How do you determine what size snowboard you need?

Since most snowboarders ride a board that is 85% to 92% of their own body height, plugging a couple numbers into a simple formula can tell you the board length that might fit you best. The formula is as follows: Your Height (in inches) X 2.54 X 0.88 = Your Recommended Board Length.

Is K2 or Burton better?

k2 snowboards are a little more harder to control because they are made out bamboo which is a harder wood and snowboards are not made of bamboo. k2 boards run up to 200-600 so its alot cheaper than Burton but is it worth the ride.

Is K2 Raygun good for beginners?

BEGINNER BOARD #15 The Raygun is a very versatile board, which is great to have when you’re just starting out and aren’t sure of your style yet. But more importantly it’s a board that offers a great combination of stability and ease of turning, in a nice medium-soft flex.

Do I really need a wide snowboard?

Width is an important factor when choosing a snowboard. Too wide of a board will lack responsiveness. Too narrow and you run the risk of toe and heel drag, which can easily throw you on your face, especially if you enjoy steeper terrain or laying down a hard carve- looking at you dudes with boot sizes 11.5 and up!

Can I ride a wide snowboard?

The majority of snowboard companies offer wide models to accommodate avid riders who have a large stature. While the wide snowboard offers increased stability at breakneck speeds, it can hinder your maneuverability during certain riding techniques.

How long is a 155 snowboard?

This guide is meant to help ease the stress and teach you what you need to know in order to make your snowboard buying experience 100% epic….SNOWBOARD SIZE CHART.

Rider Weight	All Mountain Length (CM)	Freestyle Length (CM)
145-170 lbs (66-77 kg)	156	151
160-190 lbs (73-86 kg)	160	155
175-205 lbs (79-93 kg)	163	158

How tall is a 150 snowboard?

Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height

Rider Height (ft/in)	Rider Height (cm)	Snowboard Size (cm)
5’1″	155cm	130-140
5’3″	160cm	135-145
5’4″	163cm	140-150
5’5″	165cm	145-152

What size snowboard should I get if im 5 7?

Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height

Rider Height (ft/in)	Rider Height (cm)	Snowboard Size (cm)
5’6″	168cm	148-153
5’7″	170cm	150-155
5’8″	173cm	152-155
5’9″	175cm	153-157

Where are K2 Snowboards made?

Made right here in Washington State, the USA K2 Alchemist Snowboard is built for experienced snowboarders looking for a quick, fast, and hyper-precise snowboard that will confidently perform anywhere you take it.

What type of snowboard is the K2 Raygun?

All Mountain
K2 Raygun 2010-2019 Snowboard Review

Riding Style	All Mountain
Manufactured in	China
Shape	Directional Twin
Camber Profile	Flat to Rocker
Stance	Setback -20mm

Is a wide snowboard harder to ride?

Can anyone ride a wide snowboard?

Is a wide snowboard faster?

Registered. Technically speaking, the longer boards are BETTER for speed as they are more stable, not because they are faster. Gravity is exerting a force on your mass and pulling it downhill. The only thing stopping you is friction between the board base and the snow.

Is a 154 snowboard too small?

Choosing Your Length So for example if you’re a freestyle rider you might take 3-6cm off that and go with a 154-157cm board. If you are a beginner you might go with a 155-157 and if you are a dedicated free-rider then you might bump it up to 162, 163 or 164.

How tall is a 156 snowboard?

Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height

Rider Height (ft/in)	Rider Height (cm)	Snowboard Size (cm)
5’11”	180cm	155-160
6′	183cm	156-162
6’1″	185cm	157-163
6’2″	188cm	158-166