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Named for its intended use, the K2 Excavator specializes in digging deep trenches on groomers and displacing powder after a storm cycle.
Built around a wider perimeter, with a dual radius sidecut, the Excavator is unisex in approach. The Excavator’s wider profile allows riders to size down around 5cm from their usual length without sacrificing performance, and it’s extra width and 20mm taper benefits riders with larger feet, reducing toe drag on deep carves and long traverses.
A combination of a smooth-flexing S1 core and tail to tail ICG™ 10 Biax Glass keeps the Excavator responsive and damp underfoot. We’ve also added our pre-cambered Carbon Power Forks™ to allow for an energy boost in and out of turns and those spontaneous “Slow Sign” ollies. The Excavator is packed with tech to keep you playful and floaty when powder is on the forecast.
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| Snowboard size (cm) | 146 |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Waist width (mm) | 254 |
| Snowboard type | Powder |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber |
| Shape | Directional |
| Flex | Stiff |
| Width | Regular |
| Effective edge (mm) | 1080 |
| Tip width (mm) | 305 |
| Tail width (mm) | 285 |
| Core/Laminates | Carbon, Wood |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 5.7 / 6.7 |
| Stance setback (mm) | 19 |
| Stance range (mm) | 380 - 620 |
| Rider weight (lbs) | 90 - 160 |
| Base | Sintered 4001 Base |
| Binding mount pattern | 2X4 |
| Flex rating | 7 |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
4.6/5
Rick C owns this product
The K2 Excavator has quickly become one of my favorites in the quiver. This volume-shifted snowboard is surprisingly daily driver-friendly, as it has versatility pretty much everywhere except the park. This board is designed to be ridden 5-8cm shorter than your typical board. I personally did not size down when I purchased board, and what I have is an absolute... Read more
Ideal for
- Some seeking deep powder days and just as deep groomer trenches
- Advanced freeriders
- The aggressive rider who finds themselves on the groomers, between the trees, and floating on top of pow.
Not ideal for
- Not as playful in pow as other rocker dominant profiles.
- Difficult to size correctly
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Josh Gibson owns this product
I was looking for something fun to add to the quiver, and I didn’t realize how much fun I was adding. East Coast excavating some of the worst conditions, and it’s a blast no matter what. Plenty of float even when it looks like the baby board of the quiver. I went down 8cm from my daily ride to keep... Read more
Ideal for
- Downsizing
- Deep pow or soft slush
- Laying into toe and heel side carves
Not ideal for
- Can be a little jumpy in cruddy terrain
- Might turn too quick for some
- Finding the perfect size can be difficult
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Snowboarding ExpertFree shippingFree standard shipping for most items over $50 in the lower 48 states, $125 to ship orders to Alaska and Hawaii. Expedited delivery, if available, is an additional charge available at checkout. We do not ship internationally at this time.
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Originally posted at k2snow.com on Feb 1, 2024This board is unreal. Ive been riding a burton custom 162w for the last decade and finally found the board that matches my riding stlye. If you love ripping groomers, surfing powder stashes, and bobbing through the trees, this is your board. It carves better than I could ever dream of, so surfy, lets you do such nice drawn out carves, the tail is so maneuverable it is effortless. Don't ever stop making this board! Also I chose the 158 and felt it was the perfect size for me at 195 lb 6’3.
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Awesome Board, I gotta say
Originally posted at k2snow.com on Jan 16, 2024Awesome Board, I gotta say I love what you guys are doing with the Shapes and Graphics. This Board can Rock all conditions.
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