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K2 Almanac Snowboard
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25/26 · 24/25 season review
It is not super poppy, but it is still a very fun short wide for riders who want a mountain freestyle aspect to their short, wide board while also wanting a damp all-day ride. A low-cost short wide favourite that will get recommended a lot.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
A tapered directional shape with a centred stance — a short, wide board that stays stable underfoot.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Medium; buttering is not hard.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate · Advanced
From beginners to advanced riders — skidded turns are not hard and the damp feel suits all-day riding.
What the review liked
- ✓A short wide with a mountain freestyle aspect
- ✓A damp all-day ride
- ✓A low-cost short wide favourite
- ✓Good edge hold on hard snow
What the review found lacking
- —Not super poppy
25/26 season review
A short-wide all-mountain freestyle board whose greatest strengths are excellent damping and stable ride characteristics. It's versatile while being damper and more all-day-friendly, with excellent switch riding and capability across varied snow.
Pop and ollie power are relatively lacking and grip has limits on icy snow, though, so it suits all-mountain and freestyle-centred riders more than performance park riders.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
A hybrid camber profile with mellow camber underfoot and an equal amount of early rise ahead of the nose and tail.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A medium flex with a slightly stiffer tail and slightly softer nose. Overall there's no high pop or spring; it has an all-day-ride character with damping emphasised.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
It can cover intermediates through experts, and its stable, forgiving ride means willing beginners can attempt a short-wide too. That said, grip has limits on icy snow, so it isn't suited to complete beginners.
What the review liked
- ✓Very high dampness provides a stable all-day ride across varied conditions including rough snow, spring snow and irregular surfaces
- ✓Suited to switch and centred riding, with polished all-round performance among twin-oriented short-wides
- ✓Fast turn initiation, excellent carve turn quality when you use the sidecut, and good response however you weight it
- ✓The 4000 base extends waxing intervals and holds consistent mid-level speed with no extreme drop-off
What the review found lacking
- —Relatively weak pop and ollie power leave jump and trick performance short of the Excavator and Dancehall
- —Grip limits on icy snow mean you need to tighten your turn radius on firm conditions
- —Heavier than competing models, so it isn't optimal for park and jib riding that needs light pop
- —Setback directional float in powder is inferior to the Excavator, and it isn't the first choice in low-angle powder
25/26 season review
A short-wide all-mountain freestyle board whose greatest strengths are excellent damping and stable ride characteristics. It's versatile while being damper and more all-day-friendly, with excellent switch riding and capability across varied snow.
Pop and ollie power are relatively lacking and grip has limits on icy snow, though, so it suits all-mountain and freestyle-centred riders more than performance park riders.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
A hybrid camber profile with mellow camber underfoot and an equal amount of early rise ahead of the nose and tail.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A medium flex with a slightly stiffer tail and slightly softer nose. Overall there's no high pop or spring; it has an all-day-ride character with damping emphasised.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
It can cover intermediates through experts, and its stable, forgiving ride means willing beginners can attempt a short-wide too. That said, grip has limits on icy snow, so it isn't suited to complete beginners.
What the review liked
- ✓Very high dampness provides a stable all-day ride across varied conditions including rough snow, spring snow and irregular surfaces
- ✓Suited to switch and centred riding, with polished all-round performance among twin-oriented short-wides
- ✓Fast turn initiation, excellent carve turn quality when you use the sidecut, and good response however you weight it
- ✓The 4000 base extends waxing intervals and holds consistent mid-level speed with no extreme drop-off
What the review found lacking
- —Relatively weak pop and ollie power leave jump and trick performance short of the Excavator and Dancehall
- —Grip limits on icy snow mean you need to tighten your turn radius on firm conditions
- —Heavier than competing models, so it isn't optimal for park and jib riding that needs light pop
- —Setback directional float in powder is inferior to the Excavator, and it isn't the first choice in low-angle powder
