K2 · K2 Sky Pilot Unisex Snowboard
K2 Sky Pilot Unisex Snowboard
25/26 season
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Expert reviews 3
A new board that seems to be replacing one of the brand's freeride models, with many new design elements like lifted sides in the nose and tail. Other than a slower base and middle-ground pop, it is a pretty fun, versatile freeride board for those who love a damp, chatter-resistant ride.
Base shape (camber)
Directional camber
A tapered directional camber with many new design elements, including lifted sides in the nose and tail.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Medium-stiff, with middle-ground pop and moderate buttering.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Intermediate and up — for riders who love a damp, chatter-resistant ride.
Good
- ✓A damp, chatter-resistant ride
- ✓A pretty fun, versatile freeride board
- ✓Good edge hold on hard snow
Not so good
- —A slower base
- —Middle-ground pop
A big-mountain/freeride-style all-mountain board designed by Sage Kotsenburg, combining float, pop and aggressive carving responsiveness through a rocker-camber-rocker profile and carbon Y-beams. Playful riding such as buttering is possible despite the stiff flex, and it's particularly recommended to advanced riders who enjoy backcountry and carving. It isn't a dedicated park board, but its versatility across varied terrain is a strength.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid rocker
A rocker-camber-rocker profile that provides float and pop at once. 3D contouring lifts the contact points slightly, adding extra float and playfulness.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Stiff overall, with a carbon Y-beam raising torsional stiffness for strong response in high-speed carving. That said, playful flex such as buttering is permitted to a degree.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A stiff flex, aggressive torsion and responsiveness tuned for speed and deep carving suit confident, experienced riders. Beginners and intermediates may find it hard to handle.
Good
- ✓High torsional stiffness and aggressive carving performance from the carbon Y-beams
- ✓The rocker-camber-rocker profile and wide nose provide excellent float in powder and slush
- ✓Versatility usable across big-mountain and all-mountain settings
- ✓Playfulness that allows buttering despite the stiff flex
Not so good
- —Not suited as a dedicated park and trick board
- —The wide platform may be awkward for riders with smaller feet
A big-mountain/freeride-style all-mountain board designed by Sage Kotsenburg, combining float, pop and aggressive carving responsiveness through a rocker-camber-rocker profile and carbon Y-beams. Playful riding such as buttering is possible despite the stiff flex, and it's particularly recommended to advanced riders who enjoy backcountry and carving. It isn't a dedicated park board, but its versatility across varied terrain is a strength.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid rocker
A rocker-camber-rocker profile that provides float and pop at once. 3D contouring lifts the contact points slightly, adding extra float and playfulness.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Stiff overall, with a carbon Y-beam raising torsional stiffness for strong response in high-speed carving. That said, playful flex such as buttering is permitted to a degree.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A stiff flex, aggressive torsion and responsiveness tuned for speed and deep carving suit confident, experienced riders. Beginners and intermediates may find it hard to handle.
Good
- ✓High torsional stiffness and aggressive carving performance from the carbon Y-beams
- ✓The rocker-camber-rocker profile and wide nose provide excellent float in powder and slush
- ✓Versatility usable across big-mountain and all-mountain settings
- ✓Playfulness that allows buttering despite the stiff flex
Not so good
- —Not suited as a dedicated park and trick board
- —The wide platform may be awkward for riders with smaller feet
