K2 · K2 Excavator Snowboard
K2 Excavator Snowboard
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Solid
Design
Simple solid
Expert reviews 3
It is marketed as a powder and trench-laying board, but it gives you a very versatile, shorter and wider one-board quiver for most ability levels. Its character shifts with length, so it is worth comparing sizes against the brand's other short wides.
Base shape (camber)
Directional camber
A tapered directional camber in a shorter, wider, set-back shape.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Medium-stiff; buttering is moderate.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Intermediate and up — versatile enough for most ability levels.
Good
- ✓A very versatile shorter, wider one-board quiver
- ✓Works for most ability levels
- ✓Built for powder and trench-laying carves
- ✓Good edge hold on hard snow
Not so good
- —Skidded turns and buttering are only moderate
- —The short, wide shape makes sizing trickier
A tapered directional short-wide board suited to riders who want to enjoy groomer carving and powder float at once. Hard-snow specialisation and base glide disappoint somewhat, but it delivers a consistent, fun ride across varied conditions. It's a dependable option when intermediate and above riders want all-mountain riding.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A hybrid camber construction with mellow camber running nearly to the tail, considerable early rise at the nose and a touch of early rise at the tail as well. It catches an edge rarely and has good stability on the flats.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
The section between the feet is somewhat flexible, but overall it's medium to medium-stiff. Both tail and nose are comparatively stiff, providing a poppy, energetic flex.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Little edge catch, easy skidded turns and high all-round usability make it suitable from intermediates to experts. That said, sizing matters and it isn't suited to beginners.
Good
- ✓Tight, fun turn radii when carving groomers and drawing circle carves
- ✓Excellent powder float for a short-wide design
- ✓Consistent riding across varied snow conditions
- ✓Good pop on ollies and airs, providing satisfying rebound
- ✓All-round usefulness suiting a broad range of rider styles
Not so good
- —Somewhat insufficient edge grip on hard snow (ice), requiring care in carve turns
- —Base glide performance is mid-pack compared with competitors at the same price
- —The directional design makes it unsuitable for switch riding
- —Tracking on complex irregular terrain such as side hits disappoints somewhat
A tapered directional short-wide board suited to riders who want to enjoy groomer carving and powder float at once. Hard-snow specialisation and base glide disappoint somewhat, but it delivers a consistent, fun ride across varied conditions. It's a dependable option when intermediate and above riders want all-mountain riding.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A hybrid camber construction with mellow camber running nearly to the tail, considerable early rise at the nose and a touch of early rise at the tail as well. It catches an edge rarely and has good stability on the flats.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
The section between the feet is somewhat flexible, but overall it's medium to medium-stiff. Both tail and nose are comparatively stiff, providing a poppy, energetic flex.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Little edge catch, easy skidded turns and high all-round usability make it suitable from intermediates to experts. That said, sizing matters and it isn't suited to beginners.
Good
- ✓Tight, fun turn radii when carving groomers and drawing circle carves
- ✓Excellent powder float for a short-wide design
- ✓Consistent riding across varied snow conditions
- ✓Good pop on ollies and airs, providing satisfying rebound
- ✓All-round usefulness suiting a broad range of rider styles
Not so good
- —Somewhat insufficient edge grip on hard snow (ice), requiring care in carve turns
- —Base glide performance is mid-pack compared with competitors at the same price
- —The directional design makes it unsuitable for switch riding
- —Tracking on complex irregular terrain such as side hits disappoints somewhat
